Kevin received a few types of chemotherapy on Tuesday. The administration of the chemo drugs took a few hours, but he managed to get through it all. Slices of cheese pizza from Pleasure Pizza (dollar Tuesday!) helped get him through the day. The chemo’s nastier side effects—nausea, etc—aren’t supposed to kick in for a few days.
I drove home over the weekend to visit and help Mom and Dad reorganize and clean some of the rooms in the house. The tentative plan is to move Kevin home around the end of this week. However, plans can change from hour to hour, so nothing is ever concrete. Dad has been working very hard to figure out what equipment we’ll need and who we’ll need to bring into the home to help out, such as extra nursing help and therapists. Dad has also ordered satellite TV for the house. Up until now, we haven’t had cable or satellite TV at our house! We figured that we should cave in and get the satellite, since Kevin and Kathlin need some more entertainment besides a couple network channels that don’t come in all too well. Besides, Kevin loves the Food Network, so this will allow him to continue watching it.
Over the weekend, a family friend with a wheelchair-accessible van picked up Kevin and the family and took us down to the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Kevin hadn’t yet properly seen the ocean since he’s been sick, so it was a major achievement. The ocean has been important throughout Kevin’s life. He has always enjoyed spending time around the ocean, whether he’s boogie boarding, kneeboarding, attending beach parties or studying Marine Biology. Seeing the ocean again was probably difficult emotionally, but I hope it felt good for him to watch the waves come in and feel the ocean spray on his face.
We are trying our hardest to keep Kevin’s spirits from getting too low. He’s scared about starting new aggressive chemotherapy, but he still wants to fight and give it a chance. Even though Kevin does have many depressed moments, he is able to laugh once in a while. If you have anything to tell him that might make him smile or laugh, please send along an email or post on the blog! Thank you to everyone for your love and support.
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
4 comments:
http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/videos/GOLDEN_RETRIEVER_EATS_WITH_HANDS_-videos_en-877.html this is really cute (especially for us golden retriever fans) takes about 3-4 minutes. You may have to copy and paste. I hope it puts a smile on your face.
Kevin and Kathlin, you are what true love is all about. We are thinking of you and sending our love and prayers to keep you strong.
God bless you and your families.
Love Toni and Steve
I very much enjoyed the video. Perhaps Kevin will too:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/31/boy-devastated-to-find-ou_n_520589.html
-Jill
YAY for Kev coming back to Aptos!! I also like the story about corallitos sausages Things that make you feel like home right? Lots of hugs and positive energy from DC. I hope the entire Williams clan has a fantastic memorial day weekend.
Suzy
Just wanted to let you know in case you had not seen it, there is a wheelchair adapted for the beach parked under the stairs to the left of the crow's nest restaurant. Maybe you could get Kevin an even closer look at the ocean, actually feel the spray...Getting close to nature can lift the mood, can't it?...Thinking of you with love and strong wishes for better days...
Jeannie
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