Kevin was very busy today and we all felt hopeful inbetween the bustle.
Occupational Therapy got him into a chair for an hour and helped him wash his hair (all the nurses tell him he has the best hair even after 15 days in the ICU).
Physical Therapy introduced some more stretches and movements to do with him.
Respiratory Therapy did another nebulizer breathing treatment to tackle his pneumonia. He has been incredibly strong throughout these as they are very uncomfortable and unnerving.
Kev is breathing through the trach on his own now which is such a relief and means we can speak to him more. His delirium was minimal today and it was a joy to be able to speak with him.
The Craig Hospital liaison met with us and they have a spot for him on Monday! We are so excited to get him there to be treated by specialists and begin the process of rehab. It sounds like Craig also gives classes on how to help care for a loved one in this position. I am looking forward to taking some so I can best help Kevin.
Now that Kevin is eating pureed food he gets to choose his meals off a menu! Dinner tonight? Pureed lasagna! He eats a little bit more with each meal.
Kevin and Dad have been watching the NBA playoffs together. ESPN is on all day in the room, to no one’s surprise. I am so glad that he can watch sports to feel a little normalcy and enjoyment.
I brought some of the amazing gifts sent from friends to my parents at the hospital today and they can’t express enough how grateful they are! Thank you all for being amazing friends and providing a community of support.
Love,
Katie and the Cavanaughs
Kevin's Care 
So amazing and such great news!! So thrilled to hear of the progress and continued prayers are coming your way!
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Thank you, Katie, for keeping us updated. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Please remember to take care of yourselves too!
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Yes! Thank you Katie for the details. Thank you Lord! Thank you for Kevin’s speaking and breathing and eating and the timing of the playoffs for dad and son. Thank you for the medical team and the availability at the Craig Hospital Thank you for all the details of healing and love including the friends family and this connection. Please continue to overwhelm the Cavanaugh’s with your love for them. Does Kevin have a favorite team or player?
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Continued prayers and healing thoughts to all of you with much love, from your friends at Errol by the Sea. ❤️🙏🏽
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Thank you so much, Katie, for these updates. I read them daily. Your family are constantly in my thoughts. Stay strong. We are all beyond you and providing strength with our army.
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It’s so good to read your updates! My family and I send our very most encouraging thoughts and healing prayers to you, Kevin and family, as you persevere with so much strength and courage!
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