Sep/096
Update From Kevin!!!
We’re two months out now and I’m still making a lot of progress with all of my therapy and adjusting to this new life of mine. I’m done with my driver’s training and should be ready for the DMV test whenever I am allowed to take it. Physical therapy continues to move forward at a rapid pace, focusing on a lot of trunk strength which will be key when sitting in my chair and getting around doing daily things. I had an outing to Claim Jumper on Tuesday. It was fun to get out of the hospital for a while and venture out into the “real” world. This coming Friday I have a special outing where I will learn how to ride the escalators at the mall – it should be exciting!
Today I had a “wound vac” placed on my left knee which will hopefully speed up the healing process and allow the wound to close so we no longer need to worry about infection or a gaping wound. This weekend, if I’m feeling up to it, we have gotten the “okay” to have an overnight pass so I will get to be out of the hospital on Saturday and Sunday to have a trial run to see how life will be once I’m discharged.
I’m excited that I will be getting out of here soon, however I realize with my departure from the hospital, I will face a vast array of new challenges. Simple everyday tasks that I didn’t even think about when my legs worked will become extremely time consuming and difficult. I am also reminded of the fact that finding bladder infections and pressure sores is going to be something that is just a part of everyday life for me now.
Once again we continue to be blown away by the generosity and support that has surrounded us during this time and will never be able to thank everyone enough for all that they have done to help us out.
Kevin
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On the morning of Friday, July 3, while cycling in the SCV with friends, Kevin was struck by a fast-moving vehicle. He was airlifted by helicopter for attention to his multiple injuries, including damage to his spine. This blog is for Kevin's family, friends, and colleagues, who are all praying for him and rallying to his side during this time of trial. Please watch this site for upcoming information on how you can help Kevin recover.
11:46 AM on September 3rd, 2009
Kevin, I happy to hear about your progress, and I’m excited for your over night pass. I’m please to see your approach to the new challanges you will face with the same determination that you took with your physical traning. I hope you will be encouraged and enjoy your time with family and friends.
1:26 PM on September 3rd, 2009
Hey Sis and Kev,
I was just telling a friend today, how I really can’t imagine anyone handling the ramifications of this type accident with greater maturity and grace than you two are. I have always loved how “real” you both are, “real” about your humanness, “real” about the ways you view life, “real” in your relationships and “real” about your faith and walks with Jesus. You both are AMAZING, but to me you’re not “amazing” in an idolized, superhero type way, but in a way that you can honestly look at your selves and circumstance, throw away the fascades, the external and internal desires/expectations, and wait, looking to Jesus. And to me, the beauty lies in the deep humility of recognizing that sometimes all we can do “for” Him is look “at” Him. And just that looking, places us exactly where He wants us to be. And praying, watching, and trusting Him to work on your behalf, shows His power through your weakness all the more AMAZING.
So much love and so many prayers!
5:48 PM on September 3rd, 2009
Hello,
Congratulations on the progress you are making. The Lord’s handy work is over healming at times to watch, but boy it sure is fantastic!!! You and your wife and family are a true testimony of the love for Jesus and how the might physician heals those in need. May the Lord continue His healing and your strength as husband and wife continue to grow through Christ!
God bless and continued prayers, Davida Murphy
(Wende & Kevin Killian’s sister)
10:16 PM on September 3rd, 2009
My dear Kevin,
We give thanks to the Lord who is doing great things in your life, we thank him for your life and your love. You and Tiffany are truly children of God in excellence, your patience, endurance and submission to His will tell us one thing, you are complete in the Lord… What a blessing you both to all around you and I am one of them… You have proved the Lord who said and I am with you to the end. Continue my dear trusting in HIM and HIS power and you will see more miracles and healings coming your way, he will open the doors which looks closed and he will bestow on you a bountiful life filled with joy and peace.
Lord we ask you to touch Kevin’s knee and heal it and remove every infection and please Lord do not allow any bladder infections or pressure sores to occur. Lord be with him as he step out from the hospital into a change and make all his ways smooth and easy. Please Lord fill his heart with peace and strength and Joy and turn everything difficult to an easy and feasable performance . Lord be with them and guide their life with your kind great magisty. Lord we pray in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. – Amen
11:14 PM on September 5th, 2009
Kevin, You and Tiff are an amazing insperation to me. We are praying for your knee and for a strong body to help get you around. We can’t wait to visit you when you are setteled in at home. Looking back two months ago. What a scary day. But, God is so good in everything. You are so strong and couragouis.
God Bless you
Isa 40:29 He gives strength to the weary, and to Him who lacks might He increases power.
1:29 PM on September 8th, 2009
Kevin,
As Aubree’s wedding is three weeks away, Steve hasn’t been able to visit. But, soon all the preparations and craziness will be over and we will get a chance to see you and Tiff, more regularly. We continue to pray and I’m glad to hear about the wound vac. Those things are amazing!!!! Steve had his for two months (MUCH larger wound) but it really speed up the healing time, you could literally see a difference in days. Love you both and believing for Gods miraculous power, healing and strength.