Week two at Craig is nearing to a close!
Kevin is helping me write this blog post, so you’ll notice some “Kevin-isms” sprinkled in. I hope that everyone who is missing him gets a smile out of them.
This week was another of learning about his injury, which our family will discuss at an important meeting next week with everyone on his team. We’re all a bit nervous for this as it will set our expectations for what the future will look like. However, we’re also excited as it will give us goals that we can all work towards and try to topple.
During this week, Kevin worked with the doctors to understand his injury and began practicing various exercises. He has learned how to operate his power chair with a breathing apparatus. He’s also been spending more time out of bed and in the chair, each session being a bit longer. The goal with these sessions is to get his blood pressure to be steady throughout.
He wants people to understand just what a feat getting into the chair is. Each time, he needs people to “haul” him out of bed and into the chair. After that, he must move the chair at timed intervals through a straw-like device to insure he doesn’t get any pressure injuries or have his blood pressure drop too low.
Kev also has begun to get normal showers, something he was missing. Rest assured, his hair is (his words) “luscious” again.
Mom, Kevin and I have been working on educational courses we need to complete to get a full “campus pass”. Mom completed a suction course for his trach and performed the procedure several times now which means she’s certified in this area! Once we get this campus pass we can take Kevin unattended around the grounds for some fresh air.
In true proof that Kevin can do anything he sets his mind to – he has gotten me invested in the NBA playoffs. He is rooting for the Suns so we are all big Suns fans now. He asks you all root for them!
Speaking of the Suns, Jack Lerner and his family sent an AMAZING surprise today – a signed basketball by the 2007-2008 Suns team (which includes Shaq, Grant Hill, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire)! There aren’t sufficient words to describe the lightness that fills the room in a moment like that. We are so thankful.
Thank you all for caring about and loving Kevin as you do.
Go Suns!
Katie and the Cavanaughs
Kevin's Care 
Waiting for a reason to pick a team. For us beach lovers Suns just sounds right. Kevin, thanks for helping us understand the task that you are completing. The love of your family is obvious and an encouragement and inspiration. We love you.
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I love to see that smile! Thanks for the Kevin-isms😊
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Katie, Kevin, Kelly, and Kasey- I look forward to reading about Kevin’s progress daily. I was so happy today to see his smile and to learn about all that is going on with all of you. Brad and I are flying out to Denver next Thursday. If there is anything that you need, please let us know and we will bring it. Thinking of you all always! Give Kevin a big hug and kiss from the West family! xoxo
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Hi! I am wondering if you could email or private message me an address to send cards to Kevin? I send all my love from our family.
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