Update for 8/5

First of all, Eddie is very thankful and appreciative for all the prayer support and for all the meals that have been brought to the hospital. Andy is doing better and better. The brain swelling continues to subside. Eddie said Andy responded to questions from the Occupational Therapist, including his birthdate ("August 6th"), his age ("almost 9") and that he knew he was in the hospital after falling from a tree. Best of all, Andy gave me a kiss on the cheek! The Physical Therapist got Andy up to walk yesterday, which made him very sleepy last evening. Eddie and I ran into the neurosurgeon who did Kimi's surgery in May (he is on the same team with Andy's neurosurgeon). He said Andy's prognosis is VERY good - and that his speech should not be permanently affected! Surgery to replace the bone is tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday.