I wrote this earlier today:

Rebecca's mother has improved tremendously since my last post.  She had a bacterial infection which has now cleared.  She is conscious and at least minimally communicative. 

Her kidney function remains a source of concern.  The dialysis that was planned has been on hold and they continue to hope she can do without, but we need to pray for this.  

She had a second chest tube inserted to reinflate the other lung. Initial x-rays are encouraging that it has been successful. They did a trial off the ventilator but it didn't go well.  There was an unplanned second trial just a bit ago when she extubated herself (woman after my own heart…) but her lungs just aren't ready yet.  The tube is extremely upsetting to her however, so earnest prayers are requested that she can be rid of it soon.

We continue to hold up Rebecca and her family through this exhausting and worrisome time.  

And just got this at 8:30pm my time (2:30 pm Eastern time):

Mom is declining today. She has stopped producing urine and is back on the heart medication. They are not certain whether she is declining in general or just having a bad day. We should know that later today or tomorrow. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. – Rebecca