Day 137 - Oct 15, 2008

Ok - so I was seriously wrong. It apparently was the gauge because his head had major CSF reduction over the night last night. I was actually quite shocked when I went in this morning - and happy too - as he is always at his best when the pressure is released.

And yes! He was in fine form all day today, lol.

I am also pleased to announce that Kevin weighed in at a whopping 123 lbs today! Yahoo! He has gained 7 pounds in the last week or so. Which shouldn't come as a surprise with all the cheesecake he is eating, lol. Not to mention McDonalds and Pizza Hut and Cinnabon...

The doctor did also prescribe a new spasticity medication. I met with him first thing this morning and it was obvious to him today that it was necessary. Hopefully this takes the rest of the pain away. We didn't need to give him any pain meds at all today because he turns them away if he can handle the pain, which makes us both happy. We sure don't want to take home any addictions.

And my mom and Dawn left today to go home. It was a very nice visit. And tomorrow my sister, Kim, and her husband, Joe, are coming down. They will be here for 4 days. This will cover the time that Breezy was away. She is coming home (to Tampa) on Sunday.

I am going to hit some of the emails and then pop off to bed...

Pam - you mentioned seeing Moe talking to another couple about Kevin while at work. I just have to say - MOE - I LOVE YA!!! (and you too, Pam!) I honestly just couldn't handle all of this without you! You have helped me so much - first by raising money so that we can afford to stay here with Kev - and second, by just dealing with all of the caring people out there that have no way to find out information other than through you. I truly thank you so very much! And thanks for mentioning it, Pam. I sometimes forget all that goes on up there as I am just so focused down here.

And speaking of money - I want to mention a cookbook that the committee is putting together. I am going to just forget that it benefits us while I mention it (because that is still a bitter pill for me to swallow), but I just love cookbooks and always buy one when I see them for sale. I like it that it's ending up being about all of our servicemen and women. From what I was told, people are putting "In Memory Of" and "In Honor Of" and their loved ones' names with their submitted recipes. I think that is a great testament to our military personnel. Anyway, for more information on submitting recipes, please visit http://www.KevKammbenefit.blogspot.com

Ronnie - please see someone that would have Breezy's phone number. Or drop yours in a post here. I am thinking I can get your airfare down here paid as it would benefit Kevin to see you. There are organizations that will help the wounded soldiers recuperate in any way they can and this would be good for him. We showed him your picture today and he was shaking his head and laughing because he remembered you.

Mel - we did receive the CDs. We listen to at least one every day (which kills me, lol)

Cathy M - I can't say there's anything that I need right now, but those that know me know that I would never ask anyway, lol. I am very curious as to what Holee knows though...lol...

Holee...did you honestly think I wouldn't hear that whisper? Hehe...