Becoming More Active

Ryan is mostly weaned off the heavy sedatives and pain-killers, so he is more alert and responsive throughout the day. He's still not following commands, but he's starting to make eye contact, stretch, blink, yawn and make other small movements when we're visiting. The doctors and his parents have asked that we continue to visit and talk to Ryan. Unlike last week, we are now encouraged to stimulate Ryan in the hopes that that there will be a deliberate and purposeful reaction. Ryan continues to look better too. He is off the ventilator and breathing on his own. If you're in town or coming to town, definitely try to stop by the hospital to see Ryan and his parents.