8/7/21 Update

Thank you all for your patience with this update! The last week has been incredibly busy, especially with Dad back in Florida.

Kevin had his second test does of Baclofen (the medication for spasms) in his spine on Tuesday. The results were positive, which confirms that getting the Baclofen pump surgery will be beneficial. However, he can’t have the surgery until the first week of September. This possess a significant challenge for Kevin as he will continue having the severe spasms that cause him discomfort and bar him from being able to much of the physical therapy he needs.

One of the physical therapy exercises Kev can do is the FES bike. The FES bike uses computer generated, low-level electrical pulses to transmit through surface electrodes to the leg muscles. This causes coordinated contractions and the pedaling motion. When he gets on the FES bike he rides about four miles a day!

This Friday, Kevin will get a surgery to get a suprapubic catheter inserted. This is a more permanent solution that is simpler to manage and reduces the risk of frequent infections that are common in other catheters.

Last weekend, our Uncle Mike (MJ) and his fiancé Pam came to visit us at Craig. They are newly engaged and it was our first time getting to meet her! Both had prayers and encouragement for Kevin.

Our dear friend Alina came back to visit with some more of Kevin’s favorite restaurant all the way from Minturn (outside of Vail). Seeing Alina always promises laughs, hugs and great story telling.  

Teresa Colling visited Mom at Craig and brought hugs, emotional support and a signed photo of Kevin, Christian, Jackson and Burns. It now sits where he can always see it!

Today, Erickson and I brought Butter to Craig for the first time! She gave Kevin a face-full of kisses and didn’t seem to notice his power chair at all. Dogs are good like that. At the same time, Kevin’s friend Robert brought us pizza and stayed with us for a few hours! To top off a great afternoon outside, we had dessert sent from the Lerner family!

The support of our friends and family has been such a lifeline in the last week or two. It has been difficult for Kevin to have the fight but not the opportunity to do more therapy while he navigates the spasms and waits for surgery. Thank you to everyone who has visited, sent packages or kind words our way – you are so important to us all!

Much thanks and love,

Katie and the Cavanaughs

Kevin’s Donation Fund:

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