My cell phone was ringing again this morning and, when I glanced at the number, it read "Dad cell".  Slightly disbelieving, I answered the phone and was rewarded with a very hoarse but familiar voice.   He is awake, he is alert and he is armed with his phone!  Beware o' best beloved.  He should probably not be making cell phone calls from CICU (they kicked me out for such behavior last week) but since they can't kick him out (yet) he may get a little leniency from the nurses.  Fingers crossed that in a day or two, he will be in a regular room and able to receive visitors. 

Thank you again for your wonderful prayers.  They are working.