February 28, 2012
2:30pm
Some good news for Andrew today...he is off of sedation for his checks every couple of hours and this a.m. with reduced sedation he followed commands briskly (thumbs up on right hand and switching to two fingers quickly) and opened his eyes briefly. He had a repeat CT scan and things are stable. He is being weaned off of his sedation slowly and is starting to breathe on his own. The concern is his lungs and the need to get him breathing because he had a pretty severe bronchitis in January/February so that he can get his lungs healthy and avoid pneumonia.
As for California, we have many Cal people continue to support us... visiting, driving us, getting the things that we need ... so very thankful. We taxi back to the hotel at night and back in the a.m. This hospital is much like where I trained...a inner city county hospital that sees a lot of high-level medical problems, and, especially trauma.
We have continued great care here starting with Dr. Moure, our neurosurgeon, his crack intern Dr. Chin who is keeping it straight and staying on top of things, our nursing staff Rodney, Patricia, Ellen and the other teams of respiratory, dietary and social workers. It takes a lot of caring people to make you better in this kind of a situation and we remain so thankful for all of this.
Andrew's brothers are holding their own and appreciate the help from their friends as they struggle with this. Spencer is holding his focus on his rowing and Fraser on his school as Andrew would want them to.
Also, thanks for the comments on the blog page. We are so grateful for all of the warm wishes and support.
Steve and Marcie
I am so pleased to hear this good news, andrews such a tough kid i knew he would keep fighting. Best of wishes to you guys as you continue to stay by his side. Andrews going to keep pushing through
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Ben
So happy to hear the encouraging news about Andrew. Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way. It is hard to imagine what you must be going through right now. Please give Marcie a big hug for me...one for you too Steve!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Diane
We are all thrilled to hear some positive news, what a strong young man Andrew is. We are all thinking of your family and praying for a speedy recovery. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything you need.
ReplyDeleteAll of our love,
Cliff, Barb, Jessi, Carly, and Meg
Great news!!!
ReplyDeleteAndrew is a strong one and will keep getting better. So glad things are starting to improve. As always we are sending our love and wishing for a speedy recovery.
- The Bester Fam
We are so happy to hear the positive news. We are all praying for Andrew and your family. We wish all the best, and pray for a quick recovery for Andrew
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Heather, Will and Rachel
Wonderful news and please know the entire Brentwood community is following this blog and praying for Andrew; you are all in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteClayton Johnston
So glad to hear that Andrew's making progress, he's such a determined and tough kid, and I know he'll battle through this obstacle. You're all in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you all the best over the next few days.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from the Carr's
So happy to hear the good news. Wishing you guys all the best, and hoping for a quick recovery. Our thoughts are all with you.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Iman
We are relieved and thrilled to hear the positive news about Andrew's recovery. He is a young, fit and strong individual and we know that he will continue to make good progress. Thinking of you all at this time and let us know if there is anything we can do at this end.
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Drew, Mel, Emma, Toby and Lucy
Thanks for the extremely encouraging news about Andrew! Marcie, I had the pleasure of meeting you and Andrew a week before school, when you both were shopping at IKEA and I was with my daughter Morgan. She considers Andrew one of her close friends and I have been very impressed each time I have met him.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about Highland Hospital. I can assure you as a former deputy district attorney in Oakland and the son of a trauma surgeon and local hospital chief of staff that one of the "silver linings" of living in an "active urban" area is the wonderful trauma center at Highland Hospital, literally one of the best in the entire nation.
I also wanted to offer your extended family to be our guests to use our vacant five bedroom home in the Oakland Hills, about ten minutes from the hospital. Except for a caretaker, the home is yours for as long as you need it, just let me know and I'll give you guys a key. Wyatt has my phone number.
Please do not hesitate to ask, if there is anything we can do to help. We will continue to keep Andrew in our prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. Todd & Linda Thyberg
We are so thankful to read the latest news, it's so encouraging. Andrew is a strong guy and we're sure, determined to get better as soon as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as he travels this difficult road.
ReplyDeletePlease let us know if we can do anything, anything at all.
Navin, Maqbool, Iman and Sameena
Hi Marcie and Stephen,
ReplyDeleteThank-you for allowing us to stay informed with respect to this unfortunate event. As you know, we are extremely attached to your entire family and we are thinking about all of you enormously. We are very happy to hear that there is some positive news, more to follow I am sure. Please know that you can count on us for anything that you may need. Love to all of you.
the Healy's
I am grateful for Andrew's positive progress through this battle. I know that he is a diligent fighter who will keep on fighting. My sympathy goes out towards Andrew and his family, and I hope that he is well on his way to recovery.
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Brentwood College '12
Great to hear the positive news! We're thinking of you guys. Thanks for keeping everyone informed. Give our best to Andrew!
ReplyDeleteLucien and Kimiko
such good news thumbs up, we are so happy,we think of you every minute and send positive vibes!!!
ReplyDeleteall our love and support,
Jennifer Blair, Tara, Amy
Our most heartfelt wish is a steady positive recovery for Andrew. We are are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Thomas and Deb Kirk
ReplyDeleteMarcie, Steve, Spencer and Fraser.... we are happy to hear the good news about Andrew and so sorry that we cannot be with you in California. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are sending all our love and support for a healthy, robust, speedy recovery for Andrew.
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Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are so happy to hear the positive news today! I am sure he is getting the best care. We are thinking about you and your family and we hope for a speedy recovery for Andrew.
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Ed, Leslie, Jacob and Erin.
Robert and my mom just told me the good news. I've been thinking positive thoughts for you everyday. Keep pushing Andrew. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jennifer Gilson
Hi Mr and Mrs.Crowley, its Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear the good news today and just wanted to tell you that i am thinking of you and Andrew.
Hope you can come home soon.
Love Sarah,
xoxo
I am very excited to hear Andrew is recovering. I have talked to many worried individuals from our grad class, even apart from the privett boys, and there thoughts and wishes are all with Andrew.
ReplyDeleteLots of love for Andrew, Fraser and the rest of the family.
Dylan Johnston.
Marcie and Steve,
ReplyDeleteAs a parent and one of Andrew's teachers for several years at Aspengrove I was devastated to hear the news. I am encouraged by yesterday's post. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Wishing Andrew a speedy recovery and strength for all.
Lee Kneisz
Hi Marcie, Thinking of you and your boys. The Crowley men are tough! Wishing Andrew a speedy and full recovery.
ReplyDeleteRobyn Willow
Dear Marcie and Steve:
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and constant prayers from the Kolbe family.
Lee Kolbe
Dear Crowley family:
ReplyDeleteMarcie: we met briefly at nationals last year in the grandstands. I was so very sorry to hear about Andrew's accident, and your family has been on my mind the last few days. Such fantastic news that he is following commands! That just made my day to read that.
My girls, Jill and Cathy went to school with Spencer and Fraser, and Ian of course knows Andrew. We will keep you in our thoughts and I am glad your family is receiving such great support during a difficult time. Tell Andrew to keep up the good fight.
Nancy, Gord and family.