Our days are getting somewhat better now that we are managing Kevin's pain a little better. I am trying to take him out at least once a day for short outings, but I also know that he needs rest more than anything.
Today we went over to the family center and spent over an hour there. It's a huge building here at Ft Sam for wounded soldiers and their families to go and hang out and do things - play games, watch tv, eat, rent videos, scrapbook, etc.
We went over today and Kevin just ate and a really nice volunteer sat with us and talked for quite a long time. What was really nice was that she spent time talking to Kevin and not me - something that is rarely done. Most people ignore him completely because he can't talk and although I always try to pull him into the conversations - it rarely works. He so enjoyed the attention!
Other than that, we didn't really do much. We got movies while at the WFSC so Kevin came home and watched a couple of them. Now he is in his room trying to go to sleep and I hope he falls soon. He gets so upset when he can't fall asleep...
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It sounds like you had a darn good day. What wonderful news. It's about time. Prayers abound. Amen.
Going to bed smiling.
Glad to hear about such a nice day...and glad to hear Kevin is getting some rest. I hope that you can get a wee bit too.
Leslie ~ Just another reminder of the roller coaster life you have to live. But, thank God there are these days to balance the harsher ones. If only we could be assured that the better days would balance out the tougher ones. Actually, anyone who has gone through any kind of recovery knows that, to be fair, it takes SEVERAL good days to balance the harder ones.
So here is to a string of better days. Long. Normal. Boring days. And may Kevin begin to heal faster and with less pain until there is no pain.
Love. Hugs. Prayers. Always
That family center for wounded soldiers sounds like a great place to visit. Hopefully he will want to go again and again. Would be very good for him, I think.
Hugs on this crisp fall day in Sacramento!
That's wonderful that Kevin enjoyed himself at the center. It's always heartwarming to hear of people taking time to be kind to him.
I'm glad to hear that his pain is being managed and I'm praying that the antibiotic is doing its job. I'll be thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. Take care.
Hi Leslie
Taking a break for a few minutes to catch up on what Kevin, You and Breezy are doing.
When people ignore Kevin he get frustrated because he knows people don't want to have anything to do with him.
When people pay attention to Kevin that lets him know that he is still a person with something to say/do which means he doesn't feel like he is nothing important.
We both know that Kevin is important. Guess you may have to start insisting that if the person wants to speak about Kevin he will have to speak to Kevin.
Your young man may be injured but he still is showing that he can function.
Frustration causes anger which causes out-burst which causes pain which causes frustration....and the vicious cycle continues.
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