Why does mom stare at me all the time? I feel like I wake up to either mom or dad right in my grill! Ok, maybe it’s because when I start to come out of my drug-enduced slumber, they rush to my bedside so I don’t freak out with a bronchospasm. Despite all the drugs i’ve got on board, i’ve gotten pretty good at making mom/dad/nurses and doctors rushing to my bedside when i wake. As Quinn said in his post yesterday, I go from 0-60 in about 2-3 seconds. What can i say, I’m extreme and know how to draw a crowd.

Overall, the medical peeps here say i’m progressing nicely, but not quite ready to come off the respirator. I know, it’s a bummer, but i really need to ride this one out and make sure i’m 100% ready when they remove it. While I am having bronchospasms more than we’d like, they aren’t getting as much gunk out of my lungs when they suction, which means I’m not carrying so much stuff in my airway. All good stuff. (mom and dad would beg to differ that the bronchospasms are “good stuff,” but it’s natural at this phase to have them.)

My parents have told me of all the wonderful people who are pulling for me and I wanted to send each and every one of you a shout out – thanks so much for everything… and keep the good vibes coming full force.

Peace out,
Coop

P.S. I’ve been “sleeping” (almost entirely) for seven days now… does this count as hibernation?