Many I’m sure are wondering how Kevin can PACK AWAY the juice. Well, it never reaches his belly! The juice wets his very dry mouth, travels through his esophagus, out his neck and into an oscomy bag. The bag is connected to a tube that drains into another bag.
It gives him the pleasure of “drinking” even if it doesn’t go anywhere but to a bag. For someone who was told they can no longer eat and drink, possibily indefinitely, this was a huge hurdle to overcome. The nurses and doctors encourage Kevin to drink as much as he wants, as it’s one of the FEW pleasures he gets during this time.
So, I ask you to stock up on the Juicy Juice Berry and send it down with my parents. In fact, if you’re coming to the BBQ, bring a bottle or so with you for me to take down! Who knows, I may have a whole car load of juicy juice berry to bring him! Haha. Weis and Darrenkamps aren’t gonna know what hit them!
Ok..now on to some updates!! Kevin is currently in the room with his mom, brother and the physical therapist!! This is a monumental time for Kev, as he is getting moved into a chair, and I would love to see it, but I also want Linda and Ken to have some alone time with Kev before they leave. We don’t know when they’ll be able to visit again, so this could be a hard goodbye for them.
Today, Linda and Ken will travel to Lancaster to spend the night before hitting the road early tomorrow back to Winnipeg with our friends Marty & Kristi. Pray for safe travels.
This afternoon, my good friend Kristen is coming down to take me “out on the town”. I expect to get some sunshine at the harbor and I’m excited. Kev knows I’ve been itching to be out for a few hours for some fun time, so I’m gonna get that in today while he’s enjoying his new chairside view of the city.
Tomorrow my mom and sister, and maybe Curtiss and his wife Robyn will also come to visit-should be a great time seeing everyone and for them to see Kevin’s progress just in the past couple days. Come Friday, our awesome cousin Doug flies in from Toronto to visit Kev for the weekend. The timing couldn’t be better, as I’ll be in Lancaster from Late Friday night to early Sunday morning.
A HUGE HUGE thank you again to everyone who bought tickets, and everyone volunteering their help this Saturday. It is gonna be such a fun day!