More positive news about Brett
Rick Jakel reports:
Hung up a few minutes ago with Don Grant, Brett’s father, who was calling from Brett’s bedside.

Again, the news continues to be positive. Brett’s BIG continuous dialysis machine will be replaced with a smaller, portable one, which will not operate full time.

His kidneys are beginning to work. Tomorrow they will begin tube feeding him.

Don said he could be off the ventilator by early next week, which should allow him to talk.

There is some liquid in his lungs. They did X-rays and an ultrasound yesterday and will tap the location to remove the fluid early this afternoon. It appears that Brett's infection is completely under control.

Don, and Brett’s mother, Marlene, are so confident in his condition that they intend to return to their home in St. Louis for a few days commencing tomorrow.

More as I hear the news.