11:00am Kevin is off the ventilator after being put back on it last weekend. He is breathing on his own again, but is still getting help from the trach. His digestive system is doing much better. His brain has healed enough that he is now being given a blood thinner for the blood clots.
Tami was able to talk to the trauma doctor yesterday. This doctor has given the okay for Kevin to be moved closer to home. Hopefully, by the end of this weekend, Kevin will be at St. Jude’s in Cityplace Fullerton. Tami asks that you pray to this end.
Yesterday, Tami had the opportunity to talk to the neuro-surgeon as well. She was relieved to find out that even though it’s been a week since Kevin has responded to anyone, this is “typical” for his type of brain injury. Kevin is not in crisis any longer, but in recovery. The surgeon asked Tami, “Do you believe in God?” Tami responded, “Yes. He is my Lord and Savior!” Then the doctor said to Tami (more than once), “God does not disappoint.” Kevin’s neuro-surgeon is expecting God not to disappoint us in the outcome of Kevin’s recovery. The neuron-surgeon reiterated to Tami that Kevin has a long road of recovery ahead of him. Kevin will require extensive rehabilitation, but since we know the God who does not disappoint, Kevin could be driving in 6 months.
So, I challenge all of us to commit to rallying around the Hollar family with our prayers and support, in whatever fashion that may be, and remember, God does not disappoint! Karin
2:48pm I just spoke with Tami about 10 minutes ago. Kevin opened his eyes in response to something Tami said. Then Tami asked him to squeeze her hand if he wanted his headphones back on to listen to his music. He squeezed her hand! He was responding to Sarah in the same way! They feel like they are connecting with him again. Joyfully yours, Karin
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That is great answer to prayer. God is go good. The Dr. is right God will always answer prayer in His timing. Praise the Lord for the response today.
We will continue to pray that he can be transported soon and quick so that Sarah and the Hollars can be close to home.
It is with anticipation that I read Kevin's blog every day. I am always hopeful for improvement and some word from doctors that his progress is just that "progress". Sounds like you received some good news. His responses are normal for his injury. What joy when I visited his site and found that he was responding with hand squeezes, etc. When Kevin is moved to a closer rehab destination, it will be so much easier for your family to visit and then be closer to home for the rest you all desperately need.
My prayers are with all of you. So glad you have this blog. Harlan has been keeping my husband and I up to date with e-mails before this wonderful site. I will continue to read daily and thank you for such a wonderful site on Kevin.
Sue Panelli
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