Well, poor little Michael had a rough night and morning.  There was a clog in his chest tube causing nearly a gallon of fluid to back up into his lungs.  Thankfully, his mom and dad were persistent with the hospital staff, insisting that something was wrong.  They finally did a chest x-ray this morning and discovered the problem - which had it not been discovered would have led to either an emergency chest tube or the risk of another collapsed lung.  Thanks goodness for his fiercest advocates.

Meg and Tom have been extraordinary in providing laughter, calm, and protection to Michael throughout this stay.  They continue to amaze us all with their indefatigable spirit and ability to do all they can do for him.  They are the yin and yang who make Michael the remarkable boy he is and who provide him with the balance he needs.  They are undoubtedly his superheroes.

After the surgeon rushed in to drain Michael's chest, Michael looked at him and said, "Thank you, sir."  Still so sweet.   Michael was instructed to rest a couple hours and was then back to his old self.  He received a visit from Father Don, and then from the hospital visiting dogs (see the video of Michael feeding one of them).  He also sported his conductor hat while watching his new train movie he got from Auntie Sarah.

Well, here's hoping everyone gets a good night's sleep and there are no more complications.  Thanks for the continued prayers and good wishes.  There can never be too many.