Great day for Ginger. The tube was removed, and she is breathing on her own. Her first words in two weeks were, "Get me the f*** out of here" with a flip of the bird for all her caring doctors and nurses. She is quite restless and intolerant of the restraints on her arms and legs but her spirit is classic. She speaks with a low voice-sometimes coherent and other times not. As soon as she can swallow and her liver function improves, she will leave ICU for the next phase of treatment. The doctors and nurses are impressed with today's progress. No doubt your prayers have been instrumental.