It has been a week now (as of Friday, 2/29) since Drew's accident. He continues to lie in a deep coma, and while he can breathe on his own, he is on a respirator to allow his body to rest. His brain swelling has come down some, and his blood pressure is better. He does, however, have some problems including coughing spells which he cannot control, and he has to be aspirated. Last night they took the tube out of his head that was helping to drain any extra fluid from the swelling because it is down now. He is still in the "rocking" bed that helps to clear his lungs.
All the Rose-Hulman students return to class tomorrow, so we will meet as a chapter to bring everyone up to speed on what is going on. We have tough days ahead as a chapter because we will miss his chapter leadership, sense or humor, and brotherhood. But--if it is God's will--he will slowly come back to us.
For those of you who have posted, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I had a couple PMs to see a picture of Drew. Let me give you two sites. His hospital has a site just for him where his parents post his current update and letters are written--there have been THOUSANDS OF RESPONSES! If you have time, go there and post and let the family know where you heard about Drew and let them know that our Greek community is all behind him. The site is:
www.caringbridge.org, click on it and then put drewchristy (one word) in the blank and it will take you to his site.
If you would like to see pictures of him on our Rose-Hulman Fiji website, go to wwwl.rosefiji.com and click on pictures. Then click on the SUPPORTING DREW album. While it does not show up, we have had over 5,000 folks visit our site to get their "Drew fix" as I call it! That is the beauty of photographs; they allow us to reconnect with those we cannot be with at that time.
Just because a week has passed, please don't forget about him. Our brotherhood needs all the prayers and support we can get, as do his family and loved ones. Again, fellow Greeks, thanks for all your support!
