CaringBridge journal entry by Stephanie Fay — 8/8/2016
They removed her respirator. She’s doing SO well!!! Whispering to us. Her voice is hoarse from the tubes. She is an amazing patient. Her nurse will get her up and moving about in a few hours. We can hear you all cheering from here!!!

Best. Birthday. Present. EVER!!
Comments:
Terry A. | Aug 9, 2016 8:05am
Love and prayers !!!!!
Penny F. | Aug 8, 2016 11:37pm
We are so relieved to hear this news. Lots of hugs from Norway!
Chelsey J. | Aug 8, 2016 11:33pm
God bedring, Nancy! Tenker på deg!
Mark & Barb E. | Aug 8, 2016 9:27pm
Great news. Happy and relieved to hear of Nancy’s progress.
Katia M. | Aug 8, 2016 6:50pm
Thanks be to God!!!! We have been praying and hoping. This is making our day.
Kari E. | Aug 8, 2016 6:44pm
Sending prayers your way.
Helene M. | Aug 8, 2016 6:06pm
I’m so happy to hear Nancy is better!
Linda S. | Aug 8, 2016 6:03pm
Yay!! A birthday to remember.
Spence had cardiac arrests in 1982 and 1991 – and last Friday he biked 10 miles!! So stay hopeful. The technology is wonderful and Nancy is in the best place for it.Call me if you fancy an early morning swim!
Linda
Ragnhild J. | Aug 8, 2016 5:51pm
Wonderful news on your birthday!
Susan D. | Aug 8, 2016 4:38pm
Yippee, yippee, yipee!!!!!
Mary Ellen E. | Aug 8, 2016 3:53pm
Great news. I was praying for her this morning. A good birthday present. Prayers for continued healing.
José M. | Aug 8, 2016 3:15pm
Fantastic news. Good thoughts are being sent your way!
Amanda E. | Aug 8, 2016 3:12pm
What a fantastic birthday gift for you. We are cheering for the whole family.
Mary C. | Aug 8, 2016 3:05pm
That is great news! I hope it is just the beginning of good things for your birthday, Stephanie. Happy birthday! You and Nancy will deserve one heck of a celebration once she is feeling well again.
Felicity E. | Aug 8, 2016 2:29pm
Really good news!
Dorothy B. | Aug 8, 2016 2:04pm
Nancy, god speed with you recovery! You are in my thoughts! (Dorothy Brown)
Shirley F. | Aug 8, 2016 1:52pm
Thanks so much for sharing this great news; your bride certainly is a trooper. Wishing the best possible outcomes for the MRI. Happy Birthday Steph — there is much to celebrate today! Love to you both.
Hanna E. | Aug 8, 2016 1:32pm
Great news !
Jan E. | Aug 8, 2016 1:10pm
We are all jumping for joy! Go Nancy
Roberta L. | Aug 8, 2016 1:03pm
Hugs and love!!!! Great news!!!!
Kari L. | Aug 8, 2016 12:56pm
Yay, Nancy! Way to go!! I’m delighted to hear of your strength and of the love that surrounds you. Joanne and I are holding you in our hearts.
Ann D. | Aug 8, 2016 12:53pm
Such great news! Prayers for continued progress and that they can do the MRI soon and know more.
Lauren B. | Aug 8, 2016 12:45pm
I came to see how Nancy’s doing and to wish Stephanie a Happy Birthday, what a wonderful gift! I’m so glad to hear Nancy’s improving. I still owe you ladies some Thai food, so let me know when I can feed you. <3
Laura S. | Aug 8, 2016 12:33pm
What wonderful news!!!! Happy dance!
Kirsten A. | Aug 8, 2016 12:27pm
Glad to hear this great news! Thinking of all of you with lots of love.
Solveig Z. | Aug 8, 2016 12:14pm
Thanks for this great news! We are all cheering you and Nancy on here at our house!
Laree W. | Aug 8, 2016 12:09pm
So happy to receive this news Stephanie. Your friends in Washington have been praying fervently since Jess alerted us. We have been with you all in spirit and are believing for a FULL recovery. Best birthday present indeed. Please hug Nancy for us.
Lynn M. | Aug 8, 2016 12:08pm
Sending you lots of good energy and wishes Stephanie and Nancy! Keep going with the best birthday presents!
Mary Beth L. | Aug 8, 2016 12:02pm
I am so glad Nancy is improving every hour and day!! We have been thinking about you since last Friday. Steph, take care of yourself. Love, the Lakes
Karen F. | Aug 8, 2016 11:57am
So very glad.
Andrea G. | Aug 8, 2016 11:53am
Happy happy happy!
Claudia G. | Aug 8, 2016 11:52am
What a beautiful, beautiful message!! Keep going, Nancy! Hear me cheering you on…..although I am probably being drowned out by Stephanie! Love, love, love the great news!
Deborah P. | Aug 8, 2016 11:49am
Oh my gracious! Wonderful news! What a birthday gift, Stephanie.
Tim B. | Aug 8, 2016 11:27am
Good to hear, prayers from us.
Happy Birthday too !
Barbara M. | Aug 8, 2016 11:22am
What joy-filled news!! Love!
Thomas P. | Aug 8, 2016 11:06am
Awesome news!!!
Nancy M. | Aug 8, 2016 10:56am
What wonderful news!!! Best birthday present you could have been given, Stephanie! Our love to both of you!
Rhonnie M. | Aug 8, 2016 10:45am
Good morning. I just saw your post about Nancy. I logged into caring bridge to see your status. I have no idea what has been going on but I’m thinking about you both. Hang in there Nancy.
Donna D. | Aug 8, 2016 10:43am
That is so incredible!! So happy to hear that. Go Nancy! Love from the Swingles!!
Michele W. | Aug 8, 2016 10:43am
Lots & lots of love! Happy Happy Day
Debbie L. | Aug 8, 2016 10:35am
Nancy love you and continued prayers.
Su S. | Aug 8, 2016 10:32am
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS ALL AROUND!
Hanne M. S. | Aug 8, 2016 10:31am
Happy, happy news and happy, happy birthday!
Elizabeth A. | Aug 8, 2016 10:18am
You better believe you can hear us cheering loudly!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful news and happy birthday Stephanie!
Dolores P. | Aug 8, 2016 10:18am
Yes!
Sandi P. | Aug 8, 2016 10:18am
Thinking of you both. Prayers from Mom and me.
Lisa F. | Aug 8, 2016 10:16am
Love Love LOVE!!
Happy Birthday Aunt Fluffy!
Kristina M.-V. | Aug 8, 2016 10:15am
That’s great news! Much strength and continued healing energy to Nancy!
Kris G. | Aug 8, 2016 10:14am
Wow!
You’re in our hearts and on our minds.
Tonya K. | Aug 8, 2016 10:13am
So much love, Nancy!!! You’re doing great!!
Elaine K. | Aug 8, 2016 10:10am
Cheers and blessings!
Jonathan O. | Aug 8, 2016 10:01am
What fantastic news! Sending love to you all.
Mary C. | Aug 8, 2016 10:01am
Hooray!
Norma A. | Aug 8, 2016 9:58am
Praise the Lord, Our many prayers have been answered. God`s blessings to you Nancy, as you continue to recover.
Mary M. | Aug 8, 2016 9:50am
Yay!!! Well done Nancy! Thinking about you all! Still sending prayers!
Jane A. | Aug 8, 2016 9:47am
What a birthday present!!! Happy Birthday, Steph!
Abby B. | Aug 8, 2016 9:39am
flooded with relief and happiness. oh joy!
Kathy T. P. | Aug 8, 2016 9:37am
So so so glad to read this!
Mona O. | Aug 8, 2016 9:33am
OMG! God is good! Great news.
Connie F. | Aug 8, 2016 9:32am
Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful.
Jason M. | Aug 8, 2016 9:31am
That’s amazing. Happy birthday to you, Steph, and so glad for Nancy!
Amy B. | Aug 8, 2016 9:29am
Excellent news!
Patty S. | Aug 8, 2016 9:28am
Yea Aunt Nancy!
Pat S. | Aug 8, 2016 9:27am
That is good to hear !!! A person couldn’t as for a better birthday present. Happy happy day to you Stephanie!
Mary B.-J. | Aug 8, 2016 9:27am
Oh, great news!! Continuing to send healing vibes!!
Marcia S.-S. | Aug 8, 2016 9:17am
Yay!!! That’s fantastic!
Deb G. | Aug 8, 2016 9:16am
Wonderful wonderful news to read this morning!!! I was up in the night sending much strength and love your way. Step by step……
Samantha B. | Aug 8, 2016 9:16am
Yay!!
Patricia S. | Aug 8, 2016 9:15am
YAY!! WOO HOO!!!
Karla Jean M. | Aug 8, 2016 9:13am
WOW!!!!!!! UP AND MOVING!! TALKING!!! Hurray!! Hurray!!! Thanks be to God and all of the beautiful energy and prayers and love and light!
Lori E. | Aug 8, 2016 9:12am
Love!
Sveinung M. S. | Aug 8, 2016 9:10am
In a minute I will be. Right now I am crying. Thanks!
Aimee B. | Aug 8, 2016 9:09am
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Susan H. | Aug 8, 2016 9:06am
BRAVA!!!!
Karil K. | Aug 8, 2016 9:05am
Hooray!! That’s fabulous news – tell her we’re all sending good vibes her way. What a great way to start the day!!