Now my brother's heart rate is down to 117, which is GREAT, seeing as how it was 156 when he entered the hospital on Tuesday. His fever is down to 98.9 BUT his nurse says it fluctuates so it's not necessarily a GOOD sign.

I've had "Tattoo" on repeat in his room for like 3 hours. I wonder if he's sick of this song yet...? I'm also wearing the Jordan shorts i bought for him over break. Hope he's not mad about that.

Seeing my other family (Shirley, Brian, Jason, Mikey, Rex, Lily, and Andy) made me really happy today. It was a good escape from the situation and kind of just took my mind off things. I'm so grateful for all of them :) love you guys. My dad, of course, talked to them about Chinese food - his favorite topic.

Anyway, i'm sitting with my brother now .. he looks so peaceful, but at the same time, it's really painful for me (and everyone else) to see him like this..all we can do is pray and have faith. i wonder if he can hear me - i have so much to tell him...about how embarrassing Mom and Dad are, about everyone who has been visiting him and rooting for him, about school, my friends, how much i love Seattle, how i couldn't ask for a better brother, .. EVERYTHING. i miss my brother a lot.

keep praying. WE TRUST IN HIM.