I am not going to post much tonight. It's already 1:00 in the morning and I just got home from the hospital. Kevin has been exceedingly restless. It is most painful to watch and I actually had them medicate him so that he could rest. It's something they do often with brain injured patients, but I (and my kids) have always been against unnecessary medications so I don't typically allow it. I watched him constantly move around for close to 5 hours though. Mind you, he is not in pain - just restless. I hate it when he is like this.
So I will write more tomorrow night. I am just too tired tonight...
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I hope you have a good nights rest... and that Kevin does too!
I dreamed last night that I got to come visit you and Kevin in Florida. I so wish that were true!! *HUGS*
Leslie- Why is this happening? He was making such progress and now the last 48 hours seem to be different. Are they sure his shunt is working and / or these aren't mental staus changes from something going on in his brain? This is very concerning and hopefully someone will look at this and do some imaging to investigate. Keeping my fingers crossed it is nothing.
I get restless after sitting still for an hour so I am not surprised to hear this is happening to Kevin. And for him it's been months. I'm sure he's longing to just get up and go. Someday he will.
I too am against unnecessary medications but he needs to rest so his body and mind can heal.
Leslie, I feel for you. When I was in labor with my first and being wheeled away for a c-section, my mom was standing in the hallway. She came over to kiss me and said "I wish I could do this for you". And she meant it. That's the moment I first realized what it is to be a mom. I don't doubt you'd change places with Kevin in a second. But since you can't, just keep going, being there and making those hard decisions.
Restless is a part of a brain injury. Lets hope it happens when the brain is working to re route it's self. Also drugs can cause this.
We know he's fighting to come back just by the things he is doing, like wiping his mouth with a napkin. Maybe all that he is starting to remember has no place to go yet. Let's hope it's just overload and more healing is all that is needed.
More prayers and good thoughts!
Leslie
I haven't written in a while. I did appreciate your call back in August regarding Todd. Thank you for that. I haven't read this blog in about a week so it was wonderful to see the photo of Kev and to hear about all of his great accomplishments! What a bright smile I got on my face and tears in my eyes. He looks great! Tell him please that everyone here at school is cheering for him and praying for continued speedy recovery. We have some fundraisers coming up. He's always on the kids minds and they want to help him as much as they can.
God bless you girl. You guys stay strong! Even better days are ahead, I know it. Take care. Lori
Leslie,
I gave Matt my number and he said he gave it to Moe, but I haven't heard anything. So I was wandering if maybe you could call me tonight, tomorrow or the next day. any time past 9. I stay up till about midnight normally. With volleyball it does tie up my schedule, but I need your imput on this article by friday if you could.
Thanks :D
Hope Kevin's doing well. Hang in thre.
Haleigh
Big, giant hugs to you Leslie & Breezy. Hope you both and Kevin were able to get some semblance of a good nights sleep.
Thoughts, prayers and load upon load of Angel Hugs are being sent to you guys, all day every day. Hope it is a better day today.
- Kris, a Soldiers' Angel from RI
Leslie, Breezy and Kevin, I just wanted to tell you, Kevin, how absolutely wonderful it was to hear your voice. Moe brought her phone to work and we were all in the breakroom, as usual!! and she let us hear you say HI!! Well the whole breakroom was crying with joy at the end of that! I knew you had the strength to come back and I believe you will come the entire way back. You keep fighting and do everything they tell you to do. Leslie and Breezy, I can not imagine the joy you must be feeling to see him make progress like this. And I also want to thank you for posting the picture. He looks wonderful.It was so good to be able to see him again. I'm sure that was a hard decision for you but it was a wonderful thing. Keep pushing him and keep fighting for him and stay strong. As always we will continue to pray for all of you every day. Even my little grandchildren ask about him every time they see me and they pray for all of you every day also. God bless. Melissa Ion
Hi Les, I haen't been able to see the blog for awhile and when I got to work and saw the picture today all I can tell you is that I smiled and I cried but I bet you knew that honey didn't ya???God loves you all and that so do I. All of our phones up here are kinda nuts my cell phone works some and then it doesn't. Thanks for the picture honey when you feel it is the right time do it again I loved it. Take care and remember that I love ya, Pam
Leslie, I hope you and Kevin were able to get some rest last night. I'm not surprised Kevin was tired out as he's been pushing really hard. I hope today was a better day for all of you.
Hi Leslie,
I am sorry you three had a rough day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Please get some rest and stay strong! You are 3 absolutely amazing and strong people. And you will make it thru this TOGETHER with your love and support of and for one another.
And remember, there are so many people out here pulling and praying and hoping for all of you!
We love you!!!!!!!!
Healing and positive thoughts for Kevin.
Safe thougths for all military personnel.
Big hugs, lots of kisses, and lots of love for all of you!
Love you!
Andrew's Aunt Jodi
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