Kelly is on a steady course of getting better. One step at a time. She’s looking stronger. The sedatives are still quite high as they still have her on the ECMO. They tested her tolerances yesterday to see how she would do when the decrease her level of heart support. She tolerated it pretty well this time. Hopefully it won’t be long before they feel Kelly is strong enough to transfer her to a lower level of ECMO support (from heart-lung support to just lung support). I haven’t seen the X-rays for the last 2 days, but the doctors have said that they are seeing slight improvements. They switched the vent out for a trach yesterday. The reason for this was to give Kelly’s throat a rest and to make her more comfortable. They didn’t want her on the vent for too long. The trach will also allow for her to talk when she is ready. I think Kelly does look a little more comfortable and she has made some effort to communicate. But all in good time. They really don’t want her to put effort into communicating yet. Hand squeezing and facial expressions are good enough for now. She is in recovery mode and we don’t want to take any energy away from that right now. Of course I am looking forward to hearing from Kelly what all she has been thinking about, but that can wait. They have slowly increased the amount of nutrition Kelly is getting over the last couple of days and she has met her goal for her body size (50cc). Keep it up Kel! You’re doing well! 
Dec21
Kelly's Transplant Adventure 
Great Kel,
Keep it up.
Still thinking of you all the time!
My thoughts are with you all and I’m glad things are looking better. each day is a time for healing and improvement. She is a fighter and this hard time will pay off I’m sure when things stabilize and she can slowly but surely feel the gift of new breath soon. Hang in there and know youare in the Christmas prayers of many!! xoxo
Ana Stenzel
Good news to wake up to. Oh, I work 3rds, why I am just not getting up, lol. I look forward to these updates, thanks so very much for them.
Good news. Looking forward to more good news. Then more. Hang in there, Kelly.
Yes! This is great news; God is good and is answering prayer. Keep it up, Kelly! You are one amazing person.
Great to hear! Keep on healing and stay strong Kelly!
So happy to hear this. 🙂 Praying for you Kelly. ❤
So happy to hear Kelly is improving. Prayers continue.
Thank you so very much for the update. Keep it up Kelly you are doing a great job. We are continuing our prayers and have your candle burning. Thinking of you all the time.
All our love
Sandy,Jim and Jason Neer
Godspeed
Yay Kelly! We’re with you every step of the way! Sending healing vibes… Love you lots. Mammoth Pet is going great! No worries! Big hug! xoXO
Lots of prayers coming your way!!!
Great, positive news. Give Kelly a hand squeeze for me!
Yes, hand squeezed from across the miles! Colleen
I am so glad to hear that Kelly is improving.
Thank you for the update, which continues to be great news! Way to go Kelly Love Betty and Peter
Your daily updates really help me feel included in Kelly’s journey. Thank you so much for the time and effort you are expending to notify all of us on her progress.
Aunt Rosie
DEAR LISA, SUSIE AND PRESTON, WOW WE CAN REST A LITTLE EASIER NOW KNOWING THAT KELLY IS SERIOUSLY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. IT WILL TAKE TIME BUT NOW SHE HAS SO MUCH MORE OF THAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO. YOU HAVE ALL DONE SUCH AND AMAZING JOB OF KEEPING THE WATCH AND KEEPING US ALL INFORMED. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL AND WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP KEEPING US UP TO DATE WITH THE INFORMATION. A BIG HUG TO YOU ALL AND WHEN KELLY IS READY SHE WILL GET ONE BIG HUG FROM UNCLE STEVE AND AUNT KATHY. TAKE CARE AND WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED US. LOVE, KATHY
so glad to hear this…keep fighting Kelly..stay strong and sending positive energy to you
Keep it up Kelly, we are all cheering you on….
So glad to hear of the improvements. Keep it up and get all of this behind you. We have been praying for you and your family and God is looking over you. Be sure Preston and Mom and family gets their rest too.
I love hearing good news!! I hope you send us even better news each day until Kelly is home.. God Bless
Kelly, I am sending my good wishes.and good healing vibes your way tonight. I pray each morning wakes to improvements.
I had bumps in the road too. Keep the faith and the fight. Soon enough you’ll be smooth sailing!
Love and Hugs,
Sally 2.0
Xoxo Kelly great news – We are stuck in Bishop and I was telling the story tonight about the time I left your house in Mammouth headed for Tahoe arrived in Bridgeport only to realize I had forgotten my purse at your house and had to return and bunk with you guys at like 2am. Ahn youth
Kelly, you ARE a real fighter!! Am washing my “cota for Kelly L” t-shirt quickly today, so I can put it right back on and continue fighting long-distance too. Great news of your progress! Hope you are more comfortable and resting and healing and resting and squeezing – it means SO much to us all.
Great job!
A special, loving hand squeeze to you today,
Pam & Lindley
There you go! One step at a time Kelly. We are all walking along beside you and if we could we would all breathe for you and lift you right off the bed! Slow and easy does it -one day at a time, one breath at a time. Margie
Yay! Praise God!!
Kelly, my dear. We are offering our masses for you daily, you are in a vigil of prayers for your well being. We pray that the angels of healing will help your breath fill your lungs. Our best Christmas present would be to hear that you are firm on the path to health. Keep on, keep on. Keep the faith- all of you! love, the Scullys