I apologize for the delay with this update, between Kevin’s room change and Mom and Dad flying home things have been busy. Mom will be back on Sunday evening and Dad will be in Florida for a bit longer. I will be with Kevin everyday while they are away.
Today’s greatest surprise? A visit from a therapy dog! He was a beautiful Husky that did a round of tricks and hopped up on Kevin’s bed. We were both over the moon and I’m so grateful for the people who volunteer their time to train and transport these animals.
Kevin has settled in nicely to the new room and the change of scenery has helped in getting rid of the ICU delirium. It has been indescribably nice to get to talk with him again. Even though we miss Mom and Dad, we are also enjoying getting to live in that brother/sister world for a bit.
He continues to get the nebulizer treatments a few times a day to help clear out his lungs. He says these have gotten more manageable as he gets used to them.
Kev was also moved up to the next level of food intake which is great news. He has been amazing with his food. He wants to eat everything he can so that he can keep getting stronger and get his nose tube out. Tonight’s dinner? Lemon Tilapia, mashed potatoes and chocolate moose!
Yesterday, he got an MRI as his ability to move/feel left arm suddenly went away. We are still waiting on the specifics but the doctors told us what they saw on the MRI was a bit of an inflamed area and, “nothing to worry about.” Most likely he is just dealing with the results of his muscles atrophying. He really pushed through in physical therapy today. He told the physical therapist he was ready to, “get to work.”
Today I confessed to Kev that when I find myself having moment of happiness or even normalcy it’s hard not to feel guilty. He told me he wants me to, “find joy wherever and whenever I can.”
I want to pass that message on to all of you that care about him and have been following along. This situation has been truly unimaginable and carried so much grief, but if Kevin can tell us he wants us to look for joy then we will learn how to find it even in the most uncertain times. We will fight hard to be more creative and persistent in seeking it out so that we can help him do the same on the long road ahead.
Love and hugs,
Katie and the Cavanaughs
Kevin's Care 
Thank you for the update Katie. Kevin has wonderful attitude! Praying your weekend together goes wonderfully and your mom and dad get some rest.
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Kevin, we continue to storm heaven with our prayers!!! Katie, your posts are AMAZING!!! Gifted writer. Can not thank you enough for keeping us up to date! Kevin, you are a Rockstar. Keeping digging deep and giving it all you got!!!! So blessed to hug your Mom and Dad tomorrow.
Love to this AMAZING family!!
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