Today was amazing!! I got to go partake in Kevin's therapy sessions and he really showed off. He stood up in the harness for 30 mins. He played a bean bag toss game. He threw 30 bean bags and made 11 baskets..with his left hand. She asked him to count to 5 outloud and he counted to 10 all by himself. They played another catch game and Kevin was able to catch the ball and throw it back at different angles as the therapist moved around the room. After that they played some word games where she would start a sentence and ask Kevin to fill in the last word.
If I we're to put something in, you would take it.... and kevin said..OUT
If its not night time, its.. he said DAY TIME
If its not full it's.. kevin said EMPTY
If its not on the top, its on the ..he said BOTTOM
If its not big, its.. he said LITTLE
If you can't go over it, you go.. he said UNDER
If your not right handed, your.. he said LEFT HANDED
She took out a dollar and asked him what it was. He said "a one dollar bill" she asked what would you do with this.. he said "spend it". She held up a cup and asked what it was. He said " Coffee cup". She asked, what do you put in your coffee? He said " Milk and sugar".
After that he did some stretches. He's moving his right hand more and applying a little pressure when you tell him to push against you.
He amazes me more and more everyday with how much he can do. They said since he is now showing them that he can talk, they will start to plug his trach and eventually remove it. Once that is done he won't have to be restrained anymore and will be a much happier camper. After all that hard work...we went back to his room and watched a movie with his new portable dvd player ( thanks dad) and he was ready for bed. He worked hard today and I was impressed!!! I saw Gods work at its finest!!
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This just amazes me. I am so very proud of Kevin! But, I am also so very thankful to the people at Bayfront who have made this their life's work. They have no idea how they have all touch our lives and I am so very thankful to them.
I am coming to see Kev today...with surprises!
I read this blog almost daily to see how Kevin and you are all doing. I am deeply inspired and moved by the strength you have all shown. Please know that I think about you often.
Yea! Kevin!
Kevin,
You go Buddy. Nect thing you know they will have you playing basket ball up there :) You are doing absolutely fantastic Kevin and we are all very impressed with your responses to this therapy. Keep up the good work because Mike and Pam will be here soon and we will have a huge family outing doing some things that I know you will love to do. I have some ideas that Pam & I have talked about even Kathy isn't aware of yet. We may even invite snack cake if she is good!
God is blessing you Kevin and you have shown such a remarkable spirit through this experience. You are loved Kevin by so many of us. Keep up the good work. We will see you this weekend I hope.
Keep up the good work Kevin. God is working wonders thru you. And I am sure you already knew this but you have an amazing wife and family. They are right there by your side supporting you 100+%.
Great progress Kevin!
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