tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post4466356679606587243..comments2023-11-02T11:00:31.919-05:00Comments on Mended Wings: Day 158 - Nov 5, 2008Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099407836145699943noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-2435957970594429022008-11-06T23:09:00.000-06:002008-11-06T23:09:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry to hear Kevin is still suffering like...I'm so sorry to hear Kevin is still suffering like this. He's in my thoughts and prayers and I hope today went a lot better. You're doing the best that you can for him and I know it's making a big difference. I'm praying for God to give you the strength to handle all these things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-68757492822074779722008-11-06T21:59:00.000-06:002008-11-06T21:59:00.000-06:00Hi Les,Again, I am so so sorry Kevin is having suc...Hi Les,<BR/>Again, I am so so sorry Kevin is having such a rough time. And you and Breezy too. But I know better days are ahead! Please stay strong, please stay positive, and please remember that we are all out here praying, wishing, hoping, and pulling for you 3. We all wish there were more we could do, but know that we are out here and love and support you all.<BR/><BR/>I am going to be gone a couple of days with no access to a computer (or electricity or cell service for that matter :-) but I will be thinking about you all the entire time! And I hope when I get back and catch up on your posts, that things will be getting better!<BR/><BR/>Kevin, I know you are hurting and I wish to God I could take your pain away kiddo, I wish I could take all the bad away, but please, hang in there! You are a fighter! You will work and fight your way thru these difficult days. Keep fighting!!!<BR/><BR/>EXTRA healing and positive thoughts for Kevin.<BR/>EXTRA strength, comfort, and peace for Leslie and Breezy.<BR/>Safe thoughts for all military personnel and strength for their families.<BR/>EXTRA BIG HUGS AND ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD FOR ALL 3 OF YOU!!<BR/>I love you guys!<BR/>Andrew's Aunt JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936936249718242606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-56098686101398133132008-11-06T18:16:00.000-06:002008-11-06T18:16:00.000-06:00Leslie I know you have your Hands full, with tryin...Leslie I know you have your Hands full, with trying to remember what the doctors say and what you feel comfortable with and how Kevin feels. It isn't always easy but you are doing well. Don't ever think that you are doing the wrong thing. You are a Mother and Kevin is your Baby. You would do anything for him and that is why I say a Mother isn't wrong when she worries about her son and addiction. But I think you shouldn't worry about that ! <BR/>Praying for you and Kevin and also Breezy<BR/>Love<BR/>Petra<BR/>SAThe Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645915876775607204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-75649293371986587132008-11-06T12:46:00.000-06:002008-11-06T12:46:00.000-06:00How about setting the thermostat at the temp you w...How about setting the thermostat at the temp you want it to be and then put a strip of tape over it and a little note stating that because of patient's medical situation, under no circumstances should it be changed!!!<BR/><BR/>I have followed your story from the very beginning and can't believe the improvements that Kevin has made - I'm so happy for you and hope these little bumps in the road don't get you down too much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-84471557020443902222008-11-06T10:30:00.000-06:002008-11-06T10:30:00.000-06:00I can completely understand how worried you are ab...I can completely understand how worried you are about Kevin getting addicted to narcotics.It is scary to think about him being dependent the rest of his life. Hopefully this will ease some of your concerns. When someone has pain, the pain receptors take in the medicine and use it to ease the pain. Dosages differ for individuals depending on the amount of pain they are having. Sometimes the body demands a great deal more for some people than for otheres. When there is a demand for the medicine, usually people do not get addicted. Hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-22579023532407683552008-11-06T10:03:00.000-06:002008-11-06T10:03:00.000-06:00Leslie,I'm a former Pittsburger now living in AZ -...Leslie,<BR/>I'm a former Pittsburger now living in AZ -- have been following your story for months now after reading the Post Gazette online. I have four children, ages 7-18.<BR/><BR/>MY Kevin (7) has extreme chemical sensitivities -- artificial colors, flavors, preservatives can cause him to totally wigg-out...kicking, yelling etc. That stuff is totally nasty and can cause behavior and learning problems, headaches etc (see www.feingold.org). Now that(my)Kevin's system is "cleaned up" -- he is the sweetest little guy in the world...total night/day difference!<BR/><BR/>As I've been following your post, I've actually thought about suggesting that you watch what Kevin eats. His body needs all of the help it can get to heal, why give him anything with potentially harmful ingredients...? Matter of fact, I would LOVE to send you all a care package of homemade goodies -- made with only the best ingredients. (I have always loved to bake,now I bake so that Kevin has "safe" foods to eat.)If this is alright -- and perhaps if you have any preferances (chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal..???), please let me know.<BR/><BR/>You are such a great mom -- with a couple of great kids, and we are cheering you all on from AZ!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-70016827479572712922008-11-06T09:35:00.000-06:002008-11-06T09:35:00.000-06:00Leslie,My name is Dawn Cox-Henry and I am Vice-Pre...Leslie,<BR/>My name is Dawn Cox-Henry and I am Vice-President and Treasurer for the American Legion Auxiliary Post 117, Main Street,Butler. We need to get in contact with you!!!! Please give me a call on my cell # 724-822-8047 after 4:30 pm. God Bless you and your family and Kev sounds like he's got alot of support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-69571553033079288802008-11-06T08:33:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:33:00.000-06:00Hi Leslie,Me again..Two things..lol..1..about the ...Hi Leslie,<BR/><BR/>Me again..Two things..lol..<BR/><BR/>1..about the thermostat ...set the tempo you want and then cover it with a big wide strip of duck tape.<BR/><BR/>2..On a more serious note..When my mom was so sick and could not keep food down her gastroenterologist would give her low doses of erythromyein. He said sometimes her stomach could not empty fast enough causing to much food to remain in it.. It was during these spells that he gave her this. I would never have thought it would work but it did..<BR/><BR/>Give Kevin my love..<BR/><BR/>BrendaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383767048428340432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-63541447014254509722008-11-06T08:08:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:08:00.000-06:00I have NO idea HOW you keep this all in your head ...I have NO idea HOW you keep this all in your head girl!!Vicki Chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642904617200048236noreply@blogger.com