Good Easter Weekend

Ryan is still progressing well and showing many encouraging signs. He opened his eyes for the first time yesterday. He was able to track with his eyes, which is a very positive sign. We think he's trying to respond in very subtle ways to simple commands. He also blinks or makes small movements when his parents and friends speak to him or something catches his attention.

Doctors performed the tracheotomy and inserted the feeding tube into his stomach this morning, so he was pretty sedated for this evening's visit. Both procedures went well. The two procedures not only help to reduce the risk of complications, they also make Ryan look like himself. He no longer has any tubes going in or out of his head or mouth. We are hopeful that tomorrow he will be a little more alert than today.

We still don't have a timeline as to when he's going to be fully awake. The doctors and nurses are taking things very slowly. Everyone is really pleased with the improvements he's showing, and we're confident that he'll be more responsive soon.