Mom and Kevin asked that I provide a look into a typical weekday at Craig Hospital. Below, I have given a rough idea of what each day entails.
7:30am – Mom arrives at Craig, checks in and goes to the cafe to get Kevin’s breakfast
8am-8:30am – Mom feeds Kevin his breakfast, meals can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Kev also gets his first round of medications around this time.
8:30am – Kevin is transitioned from his bed to his chair. This involves putting on a neck brace and using an electric lift system. This same lift system will have to be installed at home when he leaves Craig.
9am – 12pm In this time period, Kevin has various therapies and classes.
The therapies include physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and manual therapy.
The classes cover power chair operation, tech labs, transportation, air travel and other life skills.
12pm -1pm Mom gets lunch and feeds Kevin.
1pm-4pm More therapies and classes.
4pm – This is when I arrive after work to help (with the exception of Thursdays when I work from the Hospital). This is also when Kevin has his shower program which can be a challenge as we have to carefully manage his blood pressure and help regulate his temperature.
6pm-7pm – We pick up dinner and feed Kevin.
7pm-10pm – Kevin receives more breathing treatments, medications, oral care etc. and we get him ready for bed.
10pm – visiting hours end.
Between these things are breathing and stretching exercises, constant adjustments to help prevent autonomic dysreflexia, measurements, care/cleaning of his medical equipment and more.
I am endlessly impressed at the patience and strength of Kevin, Mom and the staff at Craig. We all know this time is precious to prepare Kevin for the best possible life when he returns home and they are keeping that in mind at every moment.
Thank you all for the continued support, friendship, cards, prayers and donations.
Love,
Katie and the Cavanaughs
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Thank you for sharing – sounds tiring for Kevin and the Family – these are all written SO WELL – we appreciate you sharing and are continuing to pray for you ALL.
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Thanks for sharing Kevin’s routine. Sounds exhausting. So thankful he’s getting such good care from Craig, you and your mom. ❤️
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Katie, thank you for making the time to keep all of those who care in touch with Kevin’s progress. It is heart-warming to hear how you and Mom do so much to help your dear brother. He must feel very loved every second of every day, which gives him the strength that he needs. Sending loving prayers to each of you!
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This was a wonderful synopsis and all of us appreciate this so much. I know we all have questioned how days go. This gives us glimpse into “a day in the life!” Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share….so incredibly thoughtful. All of your plates are so full. I am so grateful Kevin has such a loving, committed family!! Such a treat to witness this example of family. Our prayers are nonstop!!!!
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Again, thank you for sharing your journey so that we can try to understand, support you and pray for you. We hope that the love of your family, friends and community will lift you up and encourage you each day.
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Amazing schedule, so much dedicated work on everyone’s part. You’re all so very strong, especially Kevin. Always sending love💕
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Thank you Katie for sharing this. The words that come to mind are so minimal when it comes to the love and emotions I hold in my heart for you all. I’m Constantly praying and here in any way possible.
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Katie I know Michael and Kevin text regularly. My daughter Maddie loves Kevin and loved going to the swamp with Kevin Nico and Michael. She cheers at Indiana University. She would like to send him something. Could u please give me his address?
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