God is Mighty!!

Rick had his surgery on Sunday and everything went just as expected. They do not forsee having to do anymore surgeries at this time, which is wonderful!!! He has plates in both eye sockets, his cheekbones, in his jaw--he is now a true metal head!! They were able to sustain his breathing through a tube in his nose, so there was no need for a trachea!! He has been doing well in the progression of his healing. We spent quite a bit of time at the hospital last night and we were blessed with getting tight squeezes from Rick. He was communicating with his hands. I talked to Kendra this morning and she said they were learning to communicate with his hands, which is very hard communication when it is not actual sign language. He told Kendra he loved her this morning by spelling the word LOVE with his fingers. I believe she was on cloud 9 and is still there!!!!
I just got off the phone with her and he is being extubated right now!! Praise God!! This is such a huge blessing. This is just one more step closer to being home. How far he has come in the past 6 days. Last Thursday we were not sure we would ever get to see Rick alive again. Thank you all for the prayers. The power of prayer is something awesome, and to get to watch, has been a true blessing.