A Medal for Andrew

Friday-Today was the day Andrew has been looking forward to for three days. Andrew came knocking at the trailer with Julie. We were so excited for him to see the new and improved Andrew. Alex found Andrew awake but in bed. He had been sitting up earlier. Alex pulled out his medal for service in Iraq. He told Andrew that he wanted him to have it! Andrew looked at it with surprise and then said, "Alex, you are the best brother ever!" It was an amazing moment. Andrew stood with Randall supporting him and Andrew moved each of his feet a little. They revoked his gatorade privileges. He can only have water right now. His pancreas is a little inflamed. Rick McGurk came to visit. Andrew was so excited to see him. Ariel and Aaron spent some time with him too. The brightest spot in my day is when Ashley brings baby Harper to see me. Babies are a joy. You have to smile when you see one. Ashley asked Andrew if he remembered the baby. "Yes" "What is his name" "Phillip". "No it is Harper!" Then Trevor came in with a leg cast. Andrew said "What happened to you?" "I was playing goalie for you!" Andrew was much calmer today, much more coherent too. Andrew painted a pumpkin and wrote "I love you all" on it. Andrew is beginning to realize how many people have cared for him. We want to recognize the Fullmer family. They are our son-in-law's family. They have helped in so many ways, i.e., prayer at Mass, tending and personal prayer. They are a great bunch of people!