So here are a few pics of our outing:
I have to admit that I was worried that he wouldn't get in the car. It seems like sometimes he doesn't like to do things the first time around and he starts shaking really bad when we get near a parking lot (I am thinking that is PTSD). But he acted like this was something he did every single day. He just kept making the therapists turn the radio station and he was acting like a rapper and singing "yo, yo, yo" - it was hilarious! That kid will do anything to keep us laughing!
And I was told that there might be an organization that will loan a wheelchair accessible van to us and once we have that - we are cruisin'! There are so many things we can do here in Tampa and we will do them all.
Knowing that we need to really build up to all day adventures, we were in the chair 10 hours today. Actually, we went out and about in the van for about an hour and a half and then went to my room and spent the rest of the day and evening (til 10pm). We watched two of the videos we rented and visited with Chrissy and Drew too. We did have to make a quick run to the hospital for his meds at about 5pm, but we didn't even get out of the chair for it. It was like a drive-thru pharmacy, lol.
And that about sums up our day. Pretty cool, huh?
13 comments:
Yay! What a good day and I'm glad that his first trip in a vehicle went without incident, and Kevin, you are looking GREAT!
Glad to hear you got good time in the chair today and I'm praying and hoping for the van to come through! What a great thing that would be for all of you to be able to get out and around town for trips!
Keep it up, Kevin! 151 days. Wow. INCREDIBLE!
Alison
Leslie,
WOW...I'm tired just thinking about your busy busy day.
Kevin looks so happy. Tracy looks so happy. ; )
I wish you the world...I hope you see every single sight that Tampa has to offer, taking pictures on the entire journey.
God Bless you all. : )
Way cool...way way cool!!!
This is all so wonderful !!! I can only imagine how great it will be for all of you to be able to get out more and to do different
things and just think of all the
eating places for Kevin to sample!
Get out and enjoy the Florida weather for us northerners...
it's alittle chilly here in EB !
It was great to see more pictures;
I can't wait to show them to Kiara
when she wakes up.Even though she is only five,she waits to hear everyday how Kevin is doing and
she can't wait to tell everyone about him.He's a hero to everyone both young and old.
Kim S
There's a great zoo in Tampa too. Lowry Park. Might make for a fun day trip!
Hi Les, Breezy, Kevin and Tracy!
WOW WOW WOW!!!! An awesome day and awesome pictures to go with it!
I am so happy for you guys! Glad you could get out and have a "normal" day! THANK YOU for posting the pictures. They make my day.
Kevin, you look great and I absolutely love your smile!!! You are doing great kiddo! Keep it up!
Yes, Leslie, VERY cool, VERY cool!
Here is to another fantastic day for you all today!!!!!!
Healing and positive thoughts for Kevin.
Strength for Leslie and Breezy.
Safe thoughts for all military personnel and strength for their families.
Big hugs and all my love to all 3 of you!!!!!
Andrew's Aunt Jodi
Great! If anyone ever wants to see the best example of mothers love, they need to read your posting and blog. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie, Breezy and Kevin,
I am so glad you are all doing so well.
The pictures are great. I am glad too Kevin is eating so well.
Keep up the progress Kev and you will be back in PA soon! By the way, enjoy the Tampa weather, it snowed here yesterday! LOL
Love
Susan
Yep, and Kevin even makes us laugh all the way out here!! What a great post - how wonderful that you all had such a great day. And Kev is looking fantastic by the way!
Thoughts, prayers, support and load upon load of Angel Hugs are always on their way to you all. Hope you are all having a great day today as well!
HUGS!!!
- Kris, a Soldiers' Angel from RI
Awesome! I hope every day continues to build on how great this one was!
Megan
Very cool! It's wonderful that Kevin is slowly building up his stamina (and his appetite, haha!) I love all the pictures! That would be great if you could borrow that van and have so much more freedom. Has Kevin been to the beach yet? I remember reading somewhere that the ocean's waves actually have a healing effect, something to do with negative ions. I have no clue if that's true, but it would be fun to take him there, regardless! It must be such a nice change for him to be out of the hospital. Hopefully, his vomiting spells will become less and less frequent. Still praying for you all!
I was so excited to see the pictures of your outing!! They are great!! Glad you guys are able to get out and about! I hope the borrowed van turns out for you...that would be wonderful. Take care!!!
Jen
Hi Leslie and Kevin - it really makes me smile when I read that you both had a good day, and what could be better than doing 'normal stuff'like going to the shops and watching a movie. Love the comment about drive in meds.
Love and best wishes from jenny in Australia.
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