Journal entry by Kristine O'Keefe —
I apologize for not posting yesterday. I was recovering from the best wedding ever! My sweet godson, Zach married his beautiful high school sweetheart, Maddy. It was the perfect wedding for a perfect couple! We were missing Andy but sent so many pictures I’m sure he felt as if he were there! 😝
He is up and walking with the help of OT. The doctors have decided to wait on the prosthetic surgery until he is completely clear of any infection so history doesn’t repeat itself. In the meantime, he has to wear a sweet helmet when he is up and moving. He is not excited about it but the kids are preparing their stickers and sharpies to decorate it when he gets home. He will have to continue antibiotics at home with his own IV care. It should be interesting. His biggest pain is still recovering from the head surgery. They are working to find the right medication and dose. They removed the tube that served as a drain from the back of his head and his gauze is gone. His same incision was used so his sideways horseshoe tattoo is back. His hair is also amazing! It’s shaved on one side and fully grown on the other. I’m sure he will be a trendsetter as always! Hopefully tomorrow we will get a clearer picture of when he can come home. Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. It gives us the motivation to tackle round 2!