Andy is off the vent!!!

Last night, they weaned Andy off the ventilator!!! According to my son, Eddie (who hasn't slept in two days), they got Andy off the vent around 11:00 last night. He now has a nasal cannula to provide the extra oxygen help he still needs. Eddie said the brain swelling is definitely beginning to subside also! This morning, one of the neuro doctors came in and began "yelling" at Andy to see what kind of response he could get. Andy responded, yelling right back, "SHUT UP!!!" That's my Andy!! And those are the first words he has spoken since arriving at the hospital. And then he put a light in Andy's eyes and he yelled, "STOP!" The doctor told Andy to move his feet and he kicked both legs in response. The doctor told Eddie that he will order a Pediatric Rehab evaluation today to determine the next steps. Praise God!!!