A brief update: Kevin was moved out of the ICU last night. The doctors and nurses realized that Kevin was improving enough to no longer need intensive care, so he went to a floor at Stanford where the nursing level is one step down from intensive. We are still smoothing out a lot of kinks from the transition, but overall, Kevin managed the move quite well.
Also, if you have a Facebook account, feel free to join Romain’s Facebook group, Kicking Kevin’s Tumor (see Romain’s comment on the “BIG Steps!” post below). It’s great to spread the word in several different ways—the more people we have thinking about Kevin, the better!
Kevin in the tube
Santa Cruz Chocolate Milkshake Rankings
- 1. Marianne's Ice Cream (Mexican Chocolate shake)
- 2. Marianne's Ice Cream (Chocolate Brownie shake)
- 3. Cold Stone (Dark chocolate ice cream, normal chocolate ice cream, and brownies)
- Marianne's Ice Cream (Chocolate Chocolate-chip Swirl)
- 4. Saturn Cafe (Chocolate ice cream and peanut butter)
- 5. Jack's Burgers
- 6. Betty's Burgers
- 7. Carpo's
- 8. Burger King
- 8. Sno-White Drive In
- 10. Chill Out Cafe (Chocolate, banana and peanut butter—I guess too many flavors for Kevin's taste!)
Shake Stars
- ★★★★1/2 Butterscotch Swirl from Marianne's
- ★★★★1/2 Butter Pecan from Marianne's
- ★★★★☆ Bananas Foster Shake (homemade)
- ★★★★☆ Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Shake from Marianne's
- ★★★★☆ 3AM Truffle from Marrianne's
Palo Alto Chocolate Milkshake Rankings
- 1. "Old Fashioned" Chocolate Shake from Peninsula Creamery
- 2. Chocolate Shake from Häagen-Dazs
- 3. Chocolate Shake from In-N-Out
- 3. Chocolate Shake from Jeffrey's Hamburgers
- 3. Chocolate Shake from Rick's Rather Rich
- 4. Chocolate Shake from Palo Alto Creamery
19 comments:
What a fantastic step to be out of the ICU. Congratulations Kevin!
All the hope and strength sent from so many people together on Saturday appears to have already helped result in very positive progress (and what a brave thing to do to read all the names to Kevin!. Hopefully it also helped give you Carolyn, Rich and Stacy even more strength - particularly to get the doctors all on "one page" to help Kevin fight. We'll certainly make Saturday a commitment, but know we're thinking of you all the time.
And I don't know a thing about Facebook (too old), so Stacy, keep up the fantastic job you are doing with th blog!
Love to all,
Cindy
What great news!
Thinking of all of you now and always...
Rachel B.
I'm thinking of you, Kevin. I'm remembering the water polo float in the Homecoming parade, and you and your team mates wearing your Speedos and pool deck parkas. What a positive, lively event!
Sending positive thoughts to you and your family,
Diane Burbank
Keep it up Kevin,
Wish i could come out to see you in person man. I know you can pull through, steve and bob got nothing on you.
Sam
Kevin...Great to read the positive news...Keep up the fight, you can do it! Stacy and the rest of Kevin's family, thanks so much for doing such a great job of keeping us posted on things. And Kathlin, you hang in there, too.
Love and positive thoughts
Uncle Jim, Donna, and Grandma
What wonderful news to have Kevin out of the ICU!
You are amazing Kevin! The power of prayer, hope, love and faith are on your side. Your personal posse is unstoppable. Rich, Carolyn, Stacy and Kathlin, we send you continued strength and love as you help Kevin in his fight.
Love from the Runyons
Hi Kevin, Nice to hear the positive update, esp. about the tumor shrinking! Keep up the good work! LOve, Christine
We are so glad to hear about Kevin's progress. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hemrick Family
Hey Kevin
Just got news about all this! My thought are with ya bud know its been a long time not talking but been thinking about ya. My prayers and thought are with you.
Jeffrey Avila
Wow, what amazing news to hear that Kevin is out of ICU and things are improving. You guys have so much love and support; not only from our family, but from my bible study and people who don't even know Kevin. We are all pulling for him, keep up the great work Stacy!
Love, Katie Reece (Griffin)
Kevin-what great news to hear that you are out of ICU. You have so many people praying for you and wishing only the best for you.
Thank-you for fighting Kevin, you are amazing.
Ruth
Kevin,
It's great to hear that you are making progress with your recovery! You're in my thoughts and prayers, my man.
Matt Muskin
Kevin,
That is so awesome, getting out of the ICU... I'm so happy that you are able to handle it, and that you are improving buddy! Keep it up!
Max
Oh and check out my facebook picture when you get a chance!
yay kevin! we're all pulling for you!
Kevin,
Great big steps getting out of ICU. So happy to hear you are able to communicate to get this family back in control!!! WE are praying every day for every step of the way! huggers the Friels
Such good news! Way to go Kevin :-)
Love and prayers,
Amy
Kevin,
You probably don't remember me, but I work with your Dad at Watsonville Hospital. I remember you as a little boy coming in to spend time with your Dad while he was working on the weekends. I know that you are a strong young man and you have the strength within you. On Saturdays at noon, I want you to know that I will be sending positive and healing thoughts your way.
Carolyn, Dr.Williams and Stacy, you are all in my thoughts and prayers...
Liz Donatini
Kevin,
Word has reached us all the way down in San Luis Obispo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Burke
Kevin,
Everyone at CACDA and the Cazenovia College Business office is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We know that the always positive, determined, and upbeat Kevin that we got to know this past summer will be able to overcome this struggle!
Fondly,
Lauren Lines
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