Saturday,

3/10/2012

Jai here again. Yesterday Kevin was doing great although by the end of the day with having just family visiting he was exhausted. So I'm hoping he got a good nights sleep last night. We may have to do something to co-ordinate visits when he's ready for others to start seeing him so we don't wear him out. So if I seem to be protecting him by not letting everyone in right away, well.... I am. But I hope everyone will understand. He will be a hard one to keep down because he loves everyone and does like to visit.

He did get moved out of ICU just after lunch yesterday so he has a nice room up in the neuro trauma care center. It has a south facing window overlooking Bush park, so he got to see the sun shining.

What else can I tell you at this point. Just time to let him rest and recover and heal and - Oh yeah, took his computer in for him. So he can listen to music. I was reading the other day that music actually helps heal brain injuries and surgeries. Something about the music helps the brain to rebuild the neuro pathways. This isn't the same article I read but it's from the same foundation if I remember correctly (and my memory is quite questionable these days):
http://www.dana.org/news/cerebrum/detail.aspx?id=26122

Ok, so I woke up with the beginnings of a migraine this morning but the medicine is startinig to work now so I'm going to get ready to go see him. Maybe I'll have some new news for you in awhile.

2 Comments

3/10/2012 12:38:16 am

If music helps, I think you should get the Big Band in there. ;-)

NEWS: Talked to K's nurse this morning. Kevin had a good night, considering that patients don't typically get much sleep. He was out of bed for a bit this morning, sitting in a bed-side chair, listening to some of his favorite music on his computer.

Kevin just called and it was a very brief call. He sounds weary. Says that he overdid it yesterday with visitors. He says that it takes a lot of energy even to think.

So, a short email (or Facebook?) or comments here would be a good way to communicate with him. He didn't say this, but don't expect an answer—maybe even tell him he doesn't have to respond. It's more important for him to have energy to heal. I know he appreciates us thinking of him and sending good wishes and prayers.

Later this weekend, I'll start coordinating ways people can help, so start thinking whether you can provide meals or grocery shopping or other support. Let's pull together for Kevin and Jai.

Kevin: keep healing. Jai: take good care of yourself.

Jenn

3/10/2012 02:37:36 am

Jai & co., thanks so much for keeping us all updated. Hope you guys can get some rest.

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