The West Virginia National Guard recently gave an update on SSgt. Andrew Wolfe’s condition.

Wolfe was one of two West Virginia National Guard members ambushed and shot in Washington, D.C., on November 26.

In a statement the WVNG said, “Yesterday his rehab team had him sitting up on his bed with his feet off the side. On command he straightened his back and sat up straight and raised his head.

Last night mom was near the head of the bed and Andy put his arm around her neck and patted her on the back of the head. He was comforting his mom and I think telling her that he was coming back to them.

This morning his nurse was talking to him and he smiled back at the nurse.

A Christmas miracle is happening. Thank you to all for your continued prayers.”

Wolfe’s mother, Melody Wolfe, also said in a Facebook post, “This morning Andy stood up 2 times with assistance. He grabbed a plastic cup and went a step further and brought it to mouth to drink! He’s also been breathing without the ventilator all morning! If he does well, the ventilator can come off completely!”