Today was just a day. No real highs and thankfully no real lows. I'll take it. I really will.
Kev is still moving that arm around. Matter of fact, we had to create a sort of tie barrier because he whacked himself in the head with it this morning. Now he won't be able to lift his arm above his head, but he can still move it quite a bit.
His cultures are all still clear, which is fantastic. And although he does still have meningitis - it's not due to the bacteria. It is now due to the injuries and in time the swelling should just go down.
Nothing really else happened with Kev today. It really was just a quiet day.
We had a surprise birthday party for Breezy today in the ICU waiting room though. Strange place, I know...but what can you do. All of the other families there have become our family and since we are all there roughly 8-10 hours a day - it seemed fitting. We had pizza and cake. It turned out very nice and I was glad to do something for Breezy. I know it's hard for her not having her friends around her, especially as she was such a social butterfly. But we all had a good time. I think it helped all of us have a few 'normal' moments anyway.
Gonna sign off for the night. Breezy is here and we just want to lay around and BS for a bit.
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Another day of life and breath. Another day to heal. God is very good.
Father please continue to work in Kevin's body. Please deal with the meningitis. Please touch Kevin's brain. Please protect his kidneys. Thank you for another day.
Please continue to strengthen Breezy and Leslie. I pray they would be so aware of Your love and grace for them today.
Leslie, you continue to have my admiration, as your thoughts serve to remind all of us how to treasure simplicity and normal.
In our lives, we run and complain and stress over so many little things. We forget how beautiful and precious 'normal' can be.
I pray God continues His healing, love and protection upon you, Brianna and Kevin.
I think a nice quiet day is a good day. I am glad that Brianna enjoyed a birthday party and that all is still well.
I agree with Pat, everyone needs to treasure the simple, the normal, and the good things in our lives.
Thank you for the lessons you remind us of each day.
Megan
I'm glad that Breezy had her birthday party and it was a quiet day for Kev.
Yes just the basics of life are what we should all treasure. In the end what is important is our love of family and friends and everything else is just fluff. I'm glad the silver linings are with you.
I agree with Megan, "Thank you for the lessons you remind us of each day".
Jeff
It's nice to have a quite day. The healing is happening.
Happy Birthday Breezy!!
Theresa
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BREEZY!!! Hope you had a wonderful day!!!
Hope you had lots of pizza and cake and peace of mind today. Quiet is good and it is healing not just to Kevin. Happy Birthday Breezy. Yes itsn't it something how we take for granted all the great things that God has given us and Les you guys have sure open all of eyes back here honey. Take care and know we ALL LOVE YOU.Pam
Leslie and Breezy,
Happy Birthday Breezy and trust me you were surrounded by your friends during your celebration...all of us out here were there in spirit and celebrating with you!
I agree with everyone else here....your posts remind us of how to treasure the little things in life. Because of you and your posts I have taken the time to stop, look around and smell the roses and to count my blessings. My thoughts and prayers are with you always throughout my day and axiously awaiting Kevin's full recovery! I believe in the power of prayer and the miracles that prayer brings and I believe Kevin's recovery will be one of those miracles!
Love to all of you!
Shari Allison Goodyear
Clear cultures sound good to me! I'm glad you had some "normal" time with Breezy and the other families. Happy Birthday, Breezy!
Happy Birthday Breezy
Happy birthday, Breezy! So happy you were able to celebrate.
Breezy,your mom, (Leslie) your brother (Kevin): another good day, and many more to come. Kevin hears ya, so keep talking to him. I am glad you took some time to celebrate your birthday. You need that time also. Kevin would want that, and he knew it was your birthday. my love and prayers are with ya all, take care and God
Bless. Donna Scherer
Leslie, I've been reading your entries regularly since Soldiers Angels included your site in an email a few weeks ago. Thank you for sharing this ordeal with us and helping us to understand what you are going through. I think of you and pray for you every day. I'm so happy that there is real progress now and am excited on the days Kevin responds to you. Your story has touched my heart and I just thank you sharing it and your personal insights. Love to each of you.
I read about your blog in our paper today (Pittsburgh). You are a blessing for Kev and I'll include you in my prayers.
A peaceful day is good. Happy Birthday, Breezy! Try to get good rest at night! I will pray every day for your strength for that day. Karen Soldiers Angels Carlsbad New Mexico
Thinking of you and Breezy and Kevin.
Love you Leslie!
Passed through E B today and stopped and got me a wrist band.
I believe a quiet day is also a good day. Keep the faith and Optimism. God is with you all.
God Bless you, Suzanne
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