I was visiting with my mom today and I was telling her a story about how Sam is mad at Karl and I for making him do something he didn't want to do. I was laughing because it's funny to see how teenagers react to things. Karl said "you would of thought I was making him wear a dress" and my mom smiled and laughed (as much as you can laugh with your jaw wired shut and a trach in). It was so wonderful to see a smile on her face. Now we know that she is listening to us. She is still not following commands but her nurse said maybe she just doesn't want to. That would be my mom for you. I asked her to squeeze my hand while I was with her and after a few requests she did it. I told her she needs to start listening to the doctors so she can get moved out of the ICU and get on with rehab.