My Mom needs your prayers....

[DrMomof3]

Kevin (and John),
I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a rough time right now. Sending prayers for Kevin's mom and both of you. I hope things start to look up!

Amanda

 

[Bewitch324]

I am sending lots of positive thoughts and wishes your way. I hope your mom feels better very soon!!!

Brooke

 

[sayhello]

Kevin, I'm so sorry you all are going through all this. I hope it's all better soon. Good thoughts & prayers still heading in all of your direction.

Sayhello

 

[vermontgirl]

Kevin and family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery! If you need a nurse, I'll come take care of her!
Keep your selves rested and healthy so she won't worry about you!

All the best,
The Leavitt's

 

[pal-mickey]

Sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers

 

[simonkodousek]

Any news Kevin? As always, John, your mom, and yourself are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[JWren1234]

Hope your mom gets well soon. My thoughts are with you, John and your mom.

Jason

 

[Joshua_me]

I'm a little concerned that there's been no update from you, Kevin.

Please let us know how things are going when you get the chance.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi Folks,

John and I are both feeling better. There are remnants of the crud, but nothing that wont go away eventually.

My Mom's condition is more difficult to explain.

Due to some health issues, my Mom is severely underweight. This is something we have been struggling with for couple years now.

She is / was also severely dehydrated. Again, because of a health issue, this is something else that we strugg;e with quite often.

Because of the two things, her kidneys are not functioning as well as the DRs would like. They are hoping that with re-hydration and a balanced diet, that some of her kidney function will return.

Because she entered this hospital late Thursday night, Friday seemed to be about getting her comfortable and stabilized. Once the weekend came, getting records from one place to another didnt happen.

I'm hoping that all of that will take place tomorrow and the DRs will have a better picture.

We have a good day and then a not so good day.

Yesterday, my Mom saw a physical therapist who got her out of bed and on her feet. She actually took steps with the walker.

Today, we seemed to slide back a bit.

This is what we currently know.

I am optimistic as her DRs keep asking where she will be going when she leaves the hospital. They want to know what her living situation will be and when I explain that we have just finished working on our new house they seem pleased with that.

I apologize for not being more forthcoming, but it seems that life has gotten even crazier than it was.

It seems I'm spending many, many, many hours a day in a place that nobody likes to be.....the hospital and when I come home, I'm pretty much wiped out.

I have asked for your good thoughts on more than one occasion and I have always been overwhelmed by the kindness and grace of the folks that visit this board.

I am forever grateful for the love, support and kindness you all have shown.

Thank you for keeping my Mom in your thoughts and prayers as she needs your help right now.

 

[simonkodousek]

Hi Folks,

John and I are both feeling better. There are remnants of the crud, but nothing that wont go away eventually.

My Mom's condition is more difficult to explain.

Due to some health issues, my Mom is severely underweight. This is something we have been struggling with for couple years now.

She is / was also severely dehydrated. Again, because of a health issue, this is something else that we strugg;e with quite often.

Because of the two things, her kidneys are not functioning as well as the DRs would like. They are hoping that with re-hydration and a balanced diet, that some of her kidney function will return.

Because she entered this hospital late Thursday night, Friday seemed to be about getting her comfortable and stabilized. Once the weekend came, getting records from one place to another didnt happen.

I'm hoping that all of that will take place tomorrow and the DRs will have a better picture.

We have a good day and then a not so good day.

Yesterday, my Mom saw a physical therapist who got her out of bed and on her feet. She actually took steps with the walker.

Today, we seemed to slide back a bit.

This is what we currently know.

I am optimistic as her DRs keep asking where she will be going when she leaves the hospital. They want to know what her living situation will be and when I explain that we have just finished working on our new house they seem pleased with that.

I apologize for not being more forthcoming, but it seems that life has gotten even crazier than it was.

It seems I'm spending many, many, many hours a day in a place that nobody likes to be.....the hospital and when I come home, I'm pretty much wiped out.

I have asked for your good thoughts on more than one occasion and I have always been overwhelmed by the kindness and grace of the folks that visit this board.

I am forever grateful for the love, support and kindness you all have shown.

Thank you for keeping my Mom in your thoughts and prayers as she needs your help right now.

Thank you so much for the update, Kevin! Hopefully with the new diet and hydration, she'll have many more good days than bad ones.

Keep us posted!

Much love,
Simon

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Kevin, we continue to think of you and John and your mom. I hope that her doctors are able to coordinate better, and that she can go home with you soon.

 

[WaltD4Me]

So glad to see your post Kevin, I thought of your mom often today for some reason, wondering how she was doing. It sounds like it's going to be a slow go, but hopefully the pneumonia is cleared up? That is a good thing. I know how scary it is when a parent is sick, but have faith, her doctors sound like they have her best interests in mind and goodness knows she couldn't have better support than she does in you and John. I'm sorry today was a slip back, hopefully tomorrow will be another step forward. Please keep us posted when you can and know there are lots and lots of people thinking of you and your mom and sending lots of prayers your way.

 

[bcvdreamer]

Kevin, I've been where you are, but with my dad. He is 80 and my dh and I have been his caregivers for 15 years. I've been through pneumonia, emergency surgeries, a stroke and then several months at rehabilitation facilities.

I tell you this, because I want you to take care of yourself, let John take care of you too. Your mom needs you to be well and rested when she comes home. I'll say it again, she is blessed to have you and John.

If you need to vent, then vent, cry, scream, etc. I'm sure all the medical personnel are wonderful, and they are there to offer advice. Lean on those who offer!

I wish I was closer, I'd drop off cake, pie and brownies! We will continue to keep you and your mom in our prayers.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hugs and support, Kevin and family. We love you!

 

[mytripsandraces]

Hi Folks,

John and I are both feeling better. There are remnants of the crud, but nothing that wont go away eventually.

My Mom's condition is more difficult to explain.

Due to some health issues, my Mom is severely underweight. This is something we have been struggling with for couple years now.

She is / was also severely dehydrated. Again, because of a health issue, this is something else that we strugg;e with quite often.

Because of the two things, her kidneys are not functioning as well as the DRs would like. They are hoping that with re-hydration and a balanced diet, that some of her kidney function will return.

Because she entered this hospital late Thursday night, Friday seemed to be about getting her comfortable and stabilized. Once the weekend came, getting records from one place to another didnt happen.

I'm hoping that all of that will take place tomorrow and the DRs will have a better picture.

We have a good day and then a not so good day.

Yesterday, my Mom saw a physical therapist who got her out of bed and on her feet. She actually took steps with the walker.

Today, we seemed to slide back a bit.

This is what we currently know.

I am optimistic as her DRs keep asking where she will be going when she leaves the hospital. They want to know what her living situation will be and when I explain that we have just finished working on our new house they seem pleased with that.

I apologize for not being more forthcoming, but it seems that life has gotten even crazier than it was.

It seems I'm spending many, many, many hours a day in a place that nobody likes to be.....the hospital and when I come home, I'm pretty much wiped out.

I have asked for your good thoughts on more than one occasion and I have always been overwhelmed by the kindness and grace of the folks that visit this board.

I am forever grateful for the love, support and kindness you all have shown.

Thank you for keeping my Mom in your thoughts and prayers as she needs your help right now.

Hi Kevin,

How is your mom feeling? Are her spirits up? Is she anxious to get home? Those are all good signs. I've been in her position and a good day followed by a bad day was my experience, too. Recovery takes a lot of energy and when you add in PT, that can wipe you out. She has you and John to come home to and I hope she gets to move into your new house soon. You and John take care of yourselves, too! I hope the nutritionist can help your mom find ways to increase her caloric intake and hydration (protein shakes?). Send me a private message if you want some ideas. I'm not a nutritionist, but my jaw was broken a couple of years ago and I was able to maintain my weight (mostly) even though I couldn't even use a straw.

You're all in my thoughts and prayers!
G

 

[mdvlprof]

Kevin, thanks for the update on your mom. I hope she keeps getting better.

Remember to take care of yourself, too.

 

[Yvet]

Hugs

I know you take it day by day and step by step.
Please keep an eye on yourself (and if you don't i know john will).

We are thinking of your mom all the time.
Give her a hug from us and tell her again that we are seeing her in April!!!

 

[sshaw10060]

Kevin,

Two steps forward one step back is pretty typical for these kind of things. She's lucky to have the two of you in her life.

Hang in there.

 

[figment3258]

Thanks for the update I will continue to pray for her and for you all

 

[jacstangler]

Kevin: Christy and I will keep your mom in our prayers. She is a very sweet lady. Take good care or her and yourself.

John