Tracheotomy is gone!

Just like that, the doctor pulled it out and bandaged the area. It should close in a few days. Everyone is pleased with M's progress and thinks he'll go far. Because he is young(ish), fit, and is "oriented" mentally, they think he can improve with a lot of therapy, thus they plan (at this point and pending weekly insurance approvals) to keep M for 8 weeks. He's smiling lots and even laughing at jokes.