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there si no need to ask for prayers, we have been following this heartbreaking story for many days now and we are praying everyday for the health and recovery of ken.
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Missed this thread till now. While I don't know Ken personally, my prayers go out to him, his family and friends...and wish him a full and speedy recovery...
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#143 (permalink) |
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wait... what?
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Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:08 AM, PDT
Saturday we were in our "steady" mode. We did see Ken start moving his left leg - Kaitlyn and I must have picked the right music ![]() I was able to spend some time with him awake to talk to him. He recognizes me and that is a feeling that no words can begin to describe. When I was talking to him, you could see that he is working hard to connect and follow along. He is working to track me with his eyes, but cannot make his head move to fully follow along as I move in the room. The nurse told me that she was talking to him while in the room and mispronounced our last name. She then made a comment about how bad she messed it up and she saw Ken smile at her. The dots are out there and he is trying to connect - it is just a very slow progression. He still rests/sleeps most of the time since he is off the ventilator during long periods of the day and his body is working hard just breathing. In reading, Windows of the Soul this morning, it talks about if we are willing to look closely, we can see something beyond the two dimensions within the frame of the window, something beyond the ordinary colors brushed across our everyday lives. We start seeing with respect - respect to give a second look with our heart, not just our eyes. I had to ask myself these questions...do I only look at the surface of the person or circumstance? Is there something more that lies below the surface? If I take a second look, will God reveal to me something that has the power to change the way I think or feel. Could it be a profound revelation that could change how I live for Christ? The "windows" that I look at are mostly at the hospital. But, today I will begin to be thoughtful about taking a second look to see what God has below the surface. |
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This is awesome news scott! Are you going to see him again soon? Send hugs from me if you do!!
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Big time stimulation starts next week for him. I'll probably be visiting him most every afternoon trying to get him in more of an awake state. He IS getting better but it is a very very slow process. |
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Be sure and let us know what else we can do: e.g. ...one of the things that our family group does is cook meals for the family of those that are sick. This is not charity we are talking here, but only others that are reaching out in times of need.
PM me if there is a need.
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#147 (permalink) |
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Monday, October 19, 2009 6:20 AM, PDT
Sunday was another quiet day for us - it was similar to Saturday as in holding steady. I was able to spend some time talking to Ken and have him recognize me and try and smile at me. I think it was while I was telling him how the girls and I missed him doing the laundry - we had to figure out how to use the washing machine and sort clothes. He continues to take slow steps forward - I have no complaints. Today is the start of the week where life gets hectic and busy, even at a hospital. There are places to be and item on the list that need to get checked off. God caught my eye this morning as I read in my devotional... "...You have no idea of where or how God is going to engineer your future circumstances, and no knowledge of what stress and strain is going to be placed on you...if you waste your time in overactivity instead of being immersed in the great fundamental truths, then you will snap when the stress and strain do come." "But if this time of soaking before God is being spent in getting rooted and grounded in Him, which may appear to be impractical, then you will remain true to Him whatever happens." God allowed us this circumstance of stress and strain to walk through. We all have a situation or circumstance - it just looks different for each of us. These words spoke to my heart in how easy it is or how impractical it may be or feel to spend time on our relationship with God. I have fought the "I don't have time" and "I don't feel l ike it" and "What does it look like to spend time with God". But, He wants us to start where we are at. When we are consistently available and willing, He shows up every time in the quietness to speak to our hearts. For me these last few weeks it has been a reminder of his character; of who he is, or peace and rest that make no sense to the world given the situation. We are weathering a storm in life right now. Those minutes, hours, and days spent soaking up Biblical truth I am relying and standing on now. The circumstances are not easy emotionally or physically, but I will remain true to God whatever may happen. Thank you for standing firm on Biblical truth with us; thank you for your encouraging words on how God is working in lives through these circumstances; thank you for petitioning the Lord on our behalf. These are each a testimony to a relational God who loves us more than we can imagine. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:11 AM, PDT
These last two day have been busy both physically and emotionally for all of us. Ken was weaned off the ventilator and is now just using oxygen through his trach. This is good progress physically, but makes me nervous. I asked if they could leave the machine in his room as my security blanket. His lungs are still being suctioned, not as often as before - he is a good cougher. They are continuing to give him meds for the blood clots - they do not dissolve them, instead the goal is to not have them get bigger or break up. He is not able to take meds to specifically dissolve the clots due to his brain injury and the high risk of causing more bleeding. They have also started him on a med that helps to "wake up" the brain and get the connectors fired up. Monday he was awake more during the day than I have seen him since the accident. He is responding well to me with his eyes blinking, small smile, and even a pucker kiss back to me. His right side is moving much more and I have seen him bend his knees. He is getting better at following 1 item commands, although still inconsistent. Yesterday the physical therapist and occupational therapist helped him sit at the side of the bed with his feet on the ground - not for long and with support. But, he seemed to tolerate it. The down side was that it was enough for the day - he slept solid for about 10 hours to recoup. Late last night Ken moved out of the ICU into the PCSC (Progressive Care and Stroke Unit). It is good progress, but a little scary for me. The nursing ratio gets a little higher and it is another transition to make emotionally. The nurses are used to getting patients out of the ICU, and I am sure that God will give the right ones for Ken and the family. (My request regarding visitors has not changed; we are not that well, yet.) On another front, I am working on moving Ken to a different facility that, during this time of getting strong enough to participate in a rehab program, is more of a home-type setting. It is a home that has been converted as a facility to take patients that are still on a trach, need to continue therapy, and will work with them to gain strength for full rehab program. It is nestled in Silverado Canyon and the atmosphere and grounds are just what Ken loves - outside, fresh air, and gazing upon God's handiwork in creation. Yesterday, the facility sent out someone to evaluate Ken and his condition. He looks to be a good candidate, but it appears that there is no room at the inn. They have another facility with a bed...in Oxnard or possibly in Encinitas. Please join me in petitioning the Lord for a bed at Silverado. I am willing to go where God sends us, but my first choice is Silverado. I believe that it would be a better healing environment for Ken and for our family knowing that he could be there for awhile. The goal is to get him ready to withstand 3 hours of therapy a day - not all at once, but throughout the day. Once we get to that point, I will be requesting a transfer, again, to Casa Colinas in Pomona for rehab that will get Ken back home. There has been a lot of anxiety for me these past couple of days. My head reeling with information about decisions that needed to be made quickly, the unrest of changing to PCSU, and no room at where I believe would be most beneficial. So, I had to make myself stop and take a moment to remind myself that God has it under control. I looked back over the past several weeks as saw a pattern of Him meeting me at every turn, every hill and every valley. He is faithful to us in all circumstances and His timing and ways are best. I do not know where we will land, but I do know without a doubt, God does and it will be just the right decision for us...because He made the decision, not my emotion or me trying to control the steering wheel.
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Denmo beat me to it!
Many of you might be wondering why I seem to have such a vested interest in his recovery. Just a little background info for everyone - I met Ken about 4.5 years ago all due to STR. I saw a post (I think it was from Mtbski) who posted a STT/Luge ride so I joined up and Ken did too... and Tinkbell also. I think the only one who backed out that night was Mtbski . Since that day, I think I've ridden with Ken 2-3 times a week, been on numerous MTB trips with him (Whistler twice), a 24HR race as well, DH races in Fontana earlier this year. We've just about done all our riding together. Basically, if you've run into Ken on the trail, you've probably run into me as well (and vise versa).He's always been there to motivate me to improve my riding. Heck, he was the first one who took me down Stairsteps (although I did walk quite a bit of it that first time). Sometimes when he knew I was not motivated to ride in the least, he’d be asking where we are riding that day. It was good to know that I had someone I could always depend on to ride with as I don’t really like riding alone. I owe quite a bit to him for what he's brought to me and it really sucks to see him in the condition he's in... Anyway, thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. I am anxiously looking forward to going to the hospital and talking to him soon. Peace - |
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Am I the only one that sees an update to this thread and rushes to it hoping to read that he just sprang up out of bed onto a bike and rode out into the sunset? I know this is a long road from here... but man i just keep hoping for it.
man... we're pulling for you ken. get better.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:36 AM, PDT
Yesterday was the first full day in the PCSU. The therapists had Ken working hard in the morning. They put him into a sitting position on the edge of his bed and then tried to stand him up. He is definitely not weight bearing. In the afternoon, the speech therapist came and they tried to use a "plug" on his trach that would allow air to pass differently so he could possibly talk. He was pretty sleepy and it was hard to keep him awake enough to try. Ken is progressing slowly and introducing these new items are a way to assess him. We are not expecting him to do them, just get a feel for where his brain connectors are at right now. Because his brain was asleep for so long, we are trying to remind it. It was a very hard day for me. The fear and the "what if's" start to come out. And, it is one of the most challenging visuals to see your husband not be able to communicate, not able to do the things that we just do every day (sit up, stand, scratch an itch), and not be able to fix it. My job is to be the cheerleader and encourage him through it all. I had to stop and pray a lot yesterday for strength just to be the cheerleader. Progress is good, but I am just looking at the tip of the iceberg when they tell you it is a lot of energy and hard. It has become increasingly harder at night for us to leave the hospital and go home. Each night there are tears of sadness and difficult times getting to bed, especially at a decent hour. We appreciate your petitions on our behalf and will update you regarding any facility changes when I know something for sure. For now, it is strength for today...one day at a time walking hand in hand with the Lord. |
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I just got home from seeing Ken at the hospital. He now is in his own room, completely off the ventilator and the majority of the tubes and wires are gone. He immediately knew who I was, was responding to my 'yes/no' questions (he can't talk quite yet, still has the trach in) and I was even getting a few smiles from him. I told him that his bike was perfectly fine (except for the bent brake lever) and he gave me a huge grin. Showed him of a couple MTB pics of him and some new full face helmets in a magazine (for when he gets better) and got more smiles.
It is good to see him progressing so well. His brain swelling looks like it is almost completely gone. He has lost a crap-load of weight so I told him I'd sneak him in a Carl's chicken club sandwich as soon as I can (more smiles). Keep praying that he'll be able to get into the Silverado Canyon rehabilitation center. The folks from Silverado were out to access him earlier today and God willing he'll get a bed there as soon as he is ready. Peace - |
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" I told him that his bike was perfectly fine (except for the bent brake lever) and he gave me a huge grin. Showed him of a couple MTB pics of him and some new full face helmets in a magazine (for when he gets better) and got more smiles."
So awesome ! "Jesus Take the Wheel ....................."
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Great News!!! Continued positve thoughts and prayers for healing and rehab center of your choice.
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So Happy to hear... thinking and praying for Ken often!!
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.... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe
. Since that day, I think I've ridden with Ken 2-3 times a week, been on numerous MTB trips with him (Whistler twice), a 24HR race as well, DH races in Fontana earlier this year. We've just about done all our riding together. Basically, if you've run into Ken on the trail, you've probably run into me as well (and vise versa).
........and we will ride in the house of the LORD FOREVER

