Kevin has remained relatively stable over the weekend. His symptoms have gotten worse since a week ago, but they have remained about the same since Friday. There haven’t been any more seizure-type episodes, but his speech, swallowing, chewing and eyesight is much more affected than a week ago. We’re still not 100% sure what is going on (nor will we ever be), but the general consensus seems to be that the tumor has grown within the last month. If the problem was just additional swelling, the increased dosage of steroids would have caused a significant improvement over the weekend. We won’t know what the next possible steps are until we talk to more neuro oncologists, but that will happen this week.
Everyone is pretty upset about this setback, but we’re moving forward and trying to see what we can do next. Thank you to everyone for your support, thoughts and prayers.
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
14 comments:
We pray for his recovery.
Continued love, support, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Trish Cronin
Sending my thoughts, prayers, and love to you all.
Kevin,
You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
-The Prince Family
Lots of love and thoughts for your all... good luck with the doctor today.
<3,
Amy Anichini
Williams Family
I'm thinking of you constantly and you are in my prayers. The best thing is all the positive energy everyone can send you, and I hope it carries all of you through this.
To Kevin, hang in there. It'll be alright, buddy. Robert and I spend time together talking about how much we miss and love our friend, and how we know he'll be alright. Keep pushing! Be the Kevin Williams we know and love!
Max
Sweet friends--I was out of town much of last week with my work computer that doesn't have this blog marked. Didn't know how to be praying. Know that Kevin remains in my prayers, and will especially so this week. Sorry it was a crummy birthday/Mother's Day weekend, but I'm glad you had extra friends/family there at your side! At some point, both of you deserve incredible celebration!!!
Thinking of all of you and sending my prayers to Kevin.
Rachel B.
Kevin,
You're going to pull through this, man. I just know it. Everyone in Townhouse 9B is cheering for you, and a couple of roadtrips have been planned to visit you. Keep it up, bud!
Kathlin,
You are, quite simply, the best. We miss you guys and look forward to seeing you both soon!
-Jake Perlman
Kevin, we are thinking of you with all our hearts and have you and all your family and friends in our prayers. We are glad to know you will be meeting with your Stanford doctors and are waiting to hear of their plan to knock these tumors down. We carry in our hearts hope and faith and love to get you through this.
Love from Toni and Steve
The Vineyard Family ~
We have seen many more positive posts from your site on Kevin; than negative, we are sticking with the POSITIVE!! :) Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this recent struggle!! Much love! Robert, Cindy & Ashly
Stay strong Kevin. You have made it this far with such strength and I know you can make it that much further. You clearly have an incredible support system around you, and so many people following this blog who care about you. Hang in there.
Marina Salazar
Dearest Family,
Along with other family and friends, we send our love and support to Kevin and the entire family. We will be checking for updates on your Stanford visit today and will be praying for a positive report. Hugs and loves to all... Kathy & Robert
Kevin,
Keep fighting! You have the perseverance and strength to beat this. Sam will be home in a few weeks and is so anxious to see you. We love you!
The Merritts
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