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That is wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What a great start for 2009!!!!

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That is such amazing news. Best of luck to Kenneth for a FULL RECOVERY!!!!!! I have no doubt it will happen - I am just sure the waiting is hard. With what he's done so far though, I am sure it will not be too much longer.

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OMG DANI THATS AMAZING!!!! I know its been a tough road for you guys but it really is inspiring for us to hear how well he's doing. As always, I keep your family in my prayers. I know how tough it is to see a loved one struggle like this but he WILL GET BETTER!!!!

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Oh such wonderful news to start the year.
I bet that Christopher must be over the moon about having his Dad finally come home again.

All the best wishes for a continuing good recovery !

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This was in Newsday today

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-libari1412357755jan14,0,7534202.story

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I saw the article in Newsday today. That's great news!

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Kenneth is home and at outpatient therapy in St. Charles RIGHT NOW!

Here's everything from yesterday...

****** Tuesday January 13th ******

The day after Kenneth's 'pseudo' birthday (lol) he came home. From the very beginning, since NUMC, they made an error on Kenneth's birthday. They inverted the numbers (his real birthday is January 21st) and they made it the 12th by mistake. I went down to the office, when we were at NUMC, several times to correct and it was never done! It was a mistake that followed him to Kessler... and on his wrist band, since day one, is: January 12, 1978 So, yesterday, when I saw Kenneth I said 'happy kind of 31st birthday!!' LOL! It is funny because one of his therapists noticed the date on his band and said 'omg today's his birthday!' and we were like 'oh no it's not' and she just looked at us like 'huh??' haha!

I went to Kessler yesterday to help my parents out with packing up some of his stuff and loading up the last of allllll we have accumulated over the six or so months we have been at Kessler. It will be 8 months since the crash on the 18th and I just can't even believe that to be true. Everyone has been talking to Kenneth all week about his big going home day - he kept mouthing the word HOME whenever we'd talk about it.

Then, this morning came and it felt so strange to be saying goodbye to these people we have become so close to. His occupational and physical therapists cried, his speech person was choked up, the head doctor (his doc) was emotional, the case worker, the speech supervisor - EVERYONE was just a mess! We had a line of people waiting to say goodbye to him and telling us how much the place won't be the same without him. We still have to take Kenneth back there once a month for a visit with Dr. Fellus which is good because it allows us an opportunity to visit. To think that someone, who can't really talk - I mean, I know we have had our breakthrough with a few words but they are still working on making that consistent SO for the most part he has been silent -- to think someone who cannot verbally communicate with people can leave such a lasting impression is remarkable and you don't realize how special he really is -- I mean, he is my brother - to me, he is wonderful but when people are touched by him like that it makes you realize that he's extraordinary.

A great person named Maria, who helped us so much throughout our months at Kessler, is going to Las Vegas on a conference where she wants to discuss Kenneth and his case -- she wants to 'show him off' lol to other doctors and medical professionals because of his improvement and recovery. So, she asked me if I could give her some information -- copies of pictures, articles, information on the crash, etc. so that she can share his story -- I said, anything to help other people... that is most important to us. Luckily, through the computer and this journal - I have so much saved and documented... everything, really.

We left Kessler VERY emotional and the Police Department was kind enough to give us an escort so that we could get home as easily as possible. We breezed right through and by the time we got to about a block away from our house we had about 7 cars with us -- the police all had their lights on and we drove up the block my parents block is off of and EVERYONE was out -- neighbors, people passing or driving by, and about 130+ police officers (a mixture of street cops from his precinct, other precincts, the academy, the bureau of special operations, higher up guys, etc.) along with about a 25 person pipe/drum band. It was really unbelievable and VERY overwhelming for us emotionally. It was so touching to see Kenneth grinning from EAR to EAR when we pulled up -- my mom rolled down the window and let him look out and she said, they are all here for you Kenneth - they came for you. Even new recruits that are due to graduate the police academy soon came out and said, all together, 'welcome home sir' . Everything they police did was SO beyond touching and special -- and Kenneth appreciated it SO much which means the world to us. That kind of support is so uplifting.

We got him out of the car and into his wheel chair and we wheeled him so he could face everyone... they all were standing at attention, in a line, and they saluted him and, with tears in his eyes, he saluted them back. I was trying to hold it together but that was pretty much the moment my mom, sister and I lost it... I just can't describe the overwhelming feeling that consumes you when you see something like that. He is SO VERY aware of every single thing that takes place, what people say, what they do, etc.

The County Executive, Tom Suozzi and the Police Commissioner, Larry Mulvey were there and Mr. Suozzi walked right up to Kenneth, shook his hand and got face to face with him and said how much he appreciates all of his hard work and dedication over the years... He said, 'you have no idea how many lives you have saved and we are forever grateful to your brave service. You are getting better, you have made a miraculous recovery and it will continue until you are back to 100%. I'm so proud of you, you have come so far, you are an inspiration'. It was VERY nice, VERY heartfelt and Kenneth was hanging on EVERY word! Many of the men have not seen Kenneth since NUMC so it was emotional for them too. After Mr. Suozzi said what he said to Kenneth everyone lined up to say hello to him and us. I got a chance to thank everyone for coming - they have NO IDEA how much it means to us. One by one, they came up and shook Kenneth's hand - many with tears in their eyes of astonishment to see how far he has come. They waited for Kenneth, while we drove there, in the freezing cold for almost 2 hours - it is something I'll never forget.

A few close people stayed and came inside -- they didn't want to overwhelm us and there's no way, physically, alllllll those people could come inside but the closer people came in, had a bagel and some coffee, hung out for a little bit and then left -- they didn't want to put us out knowing that we had to get Kenneth settled. It was an exhausting day for everyone but especially Kenneth. They were great about that - showing their support but not being in our way AT ALL - the police have been so great about that from the beginning and without their help, we would have NEVER made it through this.

Then, we just spent some time at the house getting Kenneth settled - ordered in good NEW YORK pizza and relaxed like old times. It felt so surreal. Kenneth seemed very content to be home.

And, eight months later- after all that he has been through, we were sitting at the kitchen table and he looked at me and I said 'what hun?' and he pointed RIGHT at the bathroom -- our hall bathroom. I said, 'you need to go to the bathroom?' and he nodded yes. I said to my mom 'it is like he never skipped a beat - he points right over toward the hallway where the bathroom has always been' ---it is just unreal. We have a 24 hour aide for him that helps a lot -- he got him changed for the night and Kenneth was able to lay down and watch TV before going to bed - he was EXHAUSTED!

What a wonderful and touching day! I have to say that Newsday, and all the other news outlets, really respected our wishes and didn't show up - they just wrote an article about him and that was that which we appreciate. There will be time for all of that - when he is back to 100%. For now, this is a big step for us - he turned a page today and we are in the home stretch. I feel as though we are 50% there - and now, everything else we get is just one step closer to Kenneth reclaiming his life.

My heart aches for those still at Kessler, for those who didn't get the second chance to survive and come back like Kenneth did, and for those who have yet to have this happen to them - but will in the future. There is not a day, not a minute that goes by where I don't think of him and thank God for keeping him here with us.

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God Bless

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I was go happy to read in Newsday today that he was coming home and I'm so glad that you posted about his homecoming.

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***** JANUARY 21st *****

Happy Birthday Kenneth!!!!

My brother is 31 years old today. I remember this day, last year, very well. We went out to eat for Kenneth's 30th -- and he wouldn't even eat the cake for dessert because he is so strict about his diet!!!! Not even on his birthday! He has some great discipline!

Today is a little bittersweet -- he is doing so much better and he can still improve so much but you just worry, in the back of your mind, that it won't be as much as it should be. It's hard to explain. I just think about where he was last year and it makes me so sad -- but, what I really need to do is think about where he will be next year instead. I know, in my heart, that he will make this recovery - I know it BUT, the worrier in you sometimes takes over.

We had a few bumpy days - he was in the hospital with an infection but he was released late Sunday and came home. He is doing much better now - and he just needs to finish his round of antibiotics and he'll be all set. It was quite a scare for us though - really worried us but luckily, it was no big deal.

He has outpatient therapy at St. Charles three days a week until he gets into the swing of things and then it will be bumped up to five days a week -- they didn't want to overwhelm him initially.

When he was home for the first few days, before he got sick, he really enjoyed being there. You could tell that he was just happy -- There were quite a few times where it looked like he was going to say something. He would look at me or Jenn and just have this face on like something was about to come out... and then it wouldn't. It is SO weird! Then, he would laugh.

The docs say that coming home can stimulate a lot of activity -- that a lot of people start moving better or talking more once they are home and they don't know why. Well, we have noticed this when it seems like something is on the tip of his tongue and he is so close to getting it out and we have noticed this with his right arm. The right arm was still sluggish upon leaving Kessler along with his right leg - we realize it is going to take a lot of time and therapy. Well, for some reason, once he was home the right arm starting moving more than ever before -- and now, he can lift it, put it at his side instead of it being in the same position all the time and his fingers move like crazy! It is great!! We are very excited.

Tonight we are all going over for dinner, cake, and to celebrate his 31st birthday because we are so lucky he is even here to celebrate it. We realize that the transition to home can be tough but, all things considered, he is doing really well with it so far and seems thrilled to be home. We just had to deal with that infection and trying to get on a set schedule with therapy.

The other night, he was laying in bed and his aide (he has a 24 hour aide to help out at first) -- so, his aide saw him take the remote on his bed and recline the bed all the way down, then he took the remote for the TV he was watching and turned it off and she said to him 'Kenny, are you going to bed??' and he gave her the thumbs up, rolled over, and went to sleep

When things like that happen - which they often do - I think to myself, he's going to be FINE! What am I worrying about?!

I spoke with Dr. Mehta who is the original neurosurgeon who did his life-saving surgery when Kenneth was first hurt. Then, he was the doc that oversaw Kenneth at NUMC. We have not updated him since Kenneth left NUMC - we never thought to because Dr. Mehta was wonderful BUT very very VERY realistic with us which stung sometimes... it can be hard to hear. He has to tell us all the 'what ifs' and all of the 'worst case scenarios' so we would just put that out of our heads and focus on the good. That is part of the reason why I never thought to update him. Well, I called him the other day because I needed a copy of Kenneth's CT scans for the docs at St. Charles... and immediately, when he realized who I was, he started shouting 'oh my god - how is he?!!!' so excited. So, I explained everything from Kessler - what he did, what he is still having trouble with, what his EEG's said -- how he went from a 1 to a 9.5 and how Kessler said it is remarkable, etc. Well, he was moved to tears and told me not to worry - he said, Kenneth is SO far away from his 'bottom line' that there is NO reason to worry now. That he has AT LEAST another year/year and a half from NOW to improve -- so, not to worry that things aren't happening fast enough -- that that does NOT mean they are not going to happen.

Well, that made my day -- and for him, who can be so 'realistic' lol I don't want to say negative -- but for him to say that is AMAZING. We are so so so so LUCKY -- and we are very thankful that we got that report from him. He has a follow-up appointment with him next week... I'm excited to hear what he has to say once he sees how great he looks.

It is crazy - when we went to St. Charles (before they realized who he was) we had doctors, nurses, etc. coming into the room and they would start asking Kenneth questions... and they would ask him what was wrong, etc. It became apparent, almost immediately, that they had NO IDEA anything was wrong with him. We even had a neurologist come in and we had to TELL him 'by the way, he has a traumatic brain injury -- he can't really speak yet -- just a few words but they come out in therapy' and they look at you like, huh?? Because he looks FINE -- he looks like himself. All of his hair grew in from the surgery on his head and covers the scars (luckily he is not bald) and when he was laying in bed in the hospital they had no idea that he really can't walk 100% yet without assistance and a cane. I can't tell you how many docs came in and were like 'Hi Ken, nice to meet you' and just look at him like, why isn't he saying anything back?? And Ken would smile so they would think, ok whatever and go 'What brings you in tonight??' and then we would have to intervene and explain!

There's my update for now - not much but a good one! It is quite remarkable how quickly he learned how to control the remote on his new TV, the remote on his adjustable bed, etc. He is definitely getting the swing of things!

Happy Birthday Kenneth - I love you! (Something I always felt but never said before he got hurt -- we just aren't an 'I love you' kind of family -- but we are getting better at it now)




***** January 26th *****

After getting over the little bump in his road of him being sick, Kenneth has been doing increasingly well at therapy and the speech person is very happy with his awareness as well as his understanding of what is being said to him. He always seemed very aware at Kessler but once he got home he was even MORE aware - it is amazing.

She stated that he is, consistently, 90% or more accurate with questions, pictures, and different tasks she gives him. She said, a lot of times, he seems almost 'bored' with it and she feels he is on a higher level so that is why he gets bored. She said he would probably be 100% accurate but he kind of 'zones out' when he gets bored and doesn't pay as close attention -- that is his way of saying, move on! LOL!

We also had a significant breakthrough in Physical Therapy today -- his right arm and leg are almost weightless. Before, they felt like 'dead weight' to both us and him. He would pick his right arm up with his left like driftwood, however, in the last few days and especially today, he lifted the arm on his own (not as a reaction to a yawn like before) AND he has been pointing with his index finger. In fact, all of the fingers have been moving so well and instead of holding the arm in the same place all the time like before -- it now rests in different positions like 'normal'. It rests at his side when watching TV and looks just like the other arm - we are thrilled that it appears to be coming around, slowly but surely! The leg and arm both have, according the the therapist, 'definition' in them and she said that is a GREAT sign that they are on their way back... She said the leg felt great in therapy also. He has been moving the foot a lot at home and helping to lift it -- before, I felt as though I was doing all the lifting where now, I can feel him helping me. We are so happy! Since his left side is 100% fine - we are just waiting on that right side to step up. That is the only thing really holding him back from walking easier and on his own without any assistance from a person or a cane.

We realize that we still have a long road but not really in a 'bad' way -- we have a long way off until Kenneth is even close to his 'bottom line' which is wonderful -- that means, we shouldn't be worrying if his leg and arm are not there yet or if his speech is not consistent yet -- Rather, we should just be positive that it is coming and that we have AT LEAST (according to the doc) another year, year and a half until we should be worried if he is not doing something. That's great news for us! We can be impatient LOL and we are trying not to be -- rather, we try and support him to do things when he's ready! He is motivated so we don't have to worry about that.

Yesterday, Sunday, we were all over my parents house spending time with Kenneth. He has become a 'pro' at Wii bowling and golf... he plays both games with Christopher. He also loves Trouble where he 'bops' the bubble in the middle, it comes up with a number, and then he moves his piece however many times it says. He is amazing at it! He'll get a four or a five and then automatically move is piece four or five spaces... he loves the game and needs NO assistance in playing it! We feel as though the Wii is a great home therapy/outlet for him - he loves the bowling and golf - and, until he can speak, it is a way for him to interact with us which we realize is something that he definitely enjoys. He is trying to find any alternative way to engage in activities with us -- which is why Kenneth has taken such a liking to games. It is like he feels that until he can talk, he'll do the best he can to interact with us in other ways.

Most Sunday's (before he got hurt), we would have dinner in our dining room - Dad would make meatballs and pasta, etc. Yesterday, my Dad told him that he was going to make his favorite meatballs for Kenneth (first time since we have been home!). Kenneth looked thrilled to have such a nice homecooked meal... All of a sudden, while my Dad was cooking (he was just about done), Kenneth started wheeling himself down the hall and pointing toward the dining room. My mom didn't even set the table yet and was not planning on eating in the dining room. She was just going to set the kitchen table. Well, he was pointing at that dining room with enthusiasm and we asked, 'Do you want to eat in the dining room??' and he shook his head YES very clearly -- and smiled. It brought tears to our eyes -- this was something he enjoyed so much before he got hurt, it is nice to see that he is 100% the same person and that he remembers the 'routine' so well - it is remarkable for someone with his kind of injury. When things like that happen - and to see him at the house doing so well - it makes me feel so certain that he is going to go all the way.

After dinner and dessert he played more Wii and then pointed downstairs which means he wants to go and lay down in bed and watch TV. We got him down there, changed into PJ's, and ready for bed... he watched some TV and then, all of sudden, put his bed down on his own using the remote, turned off the TV using the remote, and went to bed! The aide said, are you going to sleep?? And he put his thumbs up -- she turned out the light and that was that! This is something he has been doing almost every single night! He really amazes us. So, that is our 'update' for now.

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I am so happy to read these updates.. He sounds better and better. I am sure those things like playing Wii and looking more like himself are really something special to your entire family!!!

Thank you for the update. This is like all the ones I read before,, I cried once more. I am so happy for your family!!!

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I am so happy to see that he is doing well - it really is amazing!!

Thank you for the update!!!

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So glad to hear he has made such progress!!!

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***** 2/8/09 ******

I received a call from the ADA on Kenneth's case about this Tuesday... She told me that the case is scheduled to go in front of the Judge again... this is the 'reschedule' for the day where we all went and the lawyer and defendant never showed. I am hoping everything goes back to Judge Carter and that this Judge doesn't try and 'deal' or anything. If everyone can do me a favor and say a quick prayer that the case goes back to the good Judge and gets handled the way it should. It should get the time and attention it deserves and justice should be done. Thank you!!!

A little update on Kenneth: he went to New Jersey on Thursday to see Dr. DeFina who wants to use this special program on Kenneth to help him talk. Kenneth sat in front of a computer, had stimulators places on his head, and played this 'game'. A sailboat appears on the screen and there are no 'controls' for the game -- you control it with the correct signals in your brain. So, Kenneth concentrates on making the boat move across the water and every time a signal is sent to the part of the brain they want to stimulate and 'work on' the boat moves... if he loses concentration OR the signals go to the wrong part of the brain that they don't want to boost the boat stops!

So, it literally trains the brain to stimulate the correct part they want to work on: speech! They have sailing, bowling, and a little maze where you try and get to the end. He did a 30 minute test session and then they had a specialist evaluate him. She is going to take that evaluation and Dr. DeFina will create a version of the game specifically for Kenneth and the area he needs to have worked on the most. After just that 30 minute session he has, since Thursday, said 'Mom', 'Dad', 'Hi', 'Bye' consistently, over and over and WITHOUT ANY 'tools' like a tissue or our cueing. He also did his 'vowel sounds' for the speech therapist at St. Charles without any hesitation or cueing!!!!! And that was just after a 30 minute test run!!! So, once the game is made for him (it takes two weeks) he will start doing it once a day! We are thrilled!!!

The best part is how happy Kenneth is with himself... When we initially got some words, sounds, etc. they were with the 'aid' of a tissue in front of his mouth for some odd reason he discovered he could do it with that and then had trouble doing it without the tissue. Since then, you could tell he would get frustrated and not really try the sounds anymore... Since this first session, however, he is so excited to talk and has made the sounds without us even having to ask him -- and has said clear words, consistently and in the right context (trying to get my mom's attention, or whatever). We are SO happy and excited for him to continue to work with this game!! The technology is absolutely AMAZING.

Other than that, he is happy and very upbeat... He works so hard at St. Charles in therapy and really enjoys it. He plays the Wii like crazy with Christopher and is getting really good at it. He also plays board games with us and works on his 'homework' from therapy with me every night. He is SO much more aware and attentive -- it is remarkable!!! I used to have to ask him things slowly or sometimes have to repeat my question - not anymore! Now, I say it in passing and he hears me and answers! It is GREAT!!

We're getting there...




***** February 26th ******

Kenneth is improving with his speech increasingly well. He has now had four sessions with the neurofeedback I told you about. We discontinued speech at St. Charles because the speech person there was not very nice - very negative with Kenneth and rolled her eyes several times if he couldn't get something right away. As a professional, who works with people with brain injuries - how can you treat them like that? And if she thinks they don't realize it she is very wrong - most brain injury patients are VERY aware of all of their surroundings and vibes -- especially Kenneth. There were many times where she flat out told us that she didn't think he understands much.
We just laugh - I mean, anyone who knows Kenneth and has seen him interact with us can see - he actually understands EVERYTHING. The speech person at Kessler was SO upset about this - she even called the woman on the phone and after the conversation told us that he needs to leave there.

On a good note - PT and OT are pretty good there so we'll stay for that. PT fitted Kenneth for a leg brace to help that right leg when he walks. He got up with a cane quite a few times and seems to REALLY like the way the brace is now supporting him - he had a huge smile on the first time he got up with it and even started to try and speak almost to say, finally! What took you guys so long to get me this brace? hahaha.

For speech, we take Kenneth alllll the way to Edison, NJ two times a week. The person who was at Kessler and worked with him (we LOVE her) has left there and is going to start working with Kenneth - we are so lucky. At first, we were looking into other speech people on the Island and, by chance, I found a GREAT one nearby but since Kenneth needs to go there twice a week for his feedback sessions for a few months anyway - he might as well get the speech from someone he knows well and has worked well with in the past. However, he will need speech close to home in the future and I will definitely hang on to the info of the person I found for then! She sounded perfect on the phone - and I think Kenneth is going to really like her.

He now says: I want Mom (or Dad) when he needs them for something. He says, Mom, Dad, Chris, Hello, Bye. and we are working on Dani or Jenn. Vin is hard - it comes out as Bin lol. then Kenneth laughs b/c he realizes it is not quite right!

He sings all the words to Happy Birthday and says Kenneth VERY clearly. That is amazing to hear!

We have been singing a lot of Christmas songs in February! Kenneth always did like Christmas songs and since they are songs everyone knows pretty well (kind of like Happy Birthday) we started to sing them with him along with the 'ABC's' which are fun to sing and help him with his speech. His speech has improved so much already - the words he has been saying are more consistent, without prompt, and so clear.

The trips to New Jersey are going pretty well now! We time it right with traffic twice a week and Kenneth has gotten so good in the car - we don't have to stop for the restroom anymore, he doesn't feel sick anymore (first couple of times he felt car sick), etc. Actually, he is pretty content in the car - puts his seat back, naps a little, puts music on, wears his sunglasses, etc. He always perks up in the city and looks around - smiling. LOVES it in there.

Yesterday, we played the Bureau of Special Operations promotion DVD for Kenneth. The PD taped it for us back in June when Kenneth was at NUMC still - Jenn and I went with Christopher. Kenneth hadn't seen it yet - we wanted to wait until he was better so he could really understand it. Well, he did because when County Executive Suozzi and Commissioner Mulvey gave their speeches (back-to-back), all of a sudden, Kenneth got choked up and started to cry. We were all already crying as the speeches were quite emotional... and it was especially clear that Ken was emotional when the Commish went through the morning of the crash and the kind of cop Kenneth is and always has been. It was absolutely amazing but sad at the same time.


I've only seen my brother cry twice in his life before he got hurt - when Christopher was born and on September 11th. After he was hurt: it was about the first week (after he was hurt) when he actually opened his eyes and was pretty clear -- he had the tube in his mouth -- but my Mom explained what happened and a tear came down his cheek so that was the third and it hasn't been since then. :o)


My mom, sister, and I went to the wake of the Suffolk County Police Officer who passed away last night - it was so sad... absolutely horrible, actually. We wanted to show our support and we wrote out a nice card for the family. It was great to see so many officers come out and show their support too. There were about 1,200+ Suffolk Officers and I would say an additional 1,000+ various from Nassau, to State Troopers, to Village PD, to the Fire Depts and EMTs. The whole thing hit very close to home for us. As much as no one should go through that and I wish so bad that poor man didn't - it made us more grateful that Kenneth is alive than ever before. It makes me cry just to think about it. Kenneth was so close to being in that Crown Vic - by the grace of God he was switched to an Impala at the last minute. I lost count of how many things happened that night/morning that, in turn, saved his life.

That's our update for now - So, we have St. Charles OT and PT three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and New Jersey for neurofeedback and speech therapy two times a week (Tuesday and Saturday). The trip is a total of two hours each way but not so bad when timed right!

We have court again on Monday - We will be discussing the possibility of accepting a deal so we don't have to go through the stress and inconvenience of a trial. We'll see - I'll update you guys when something is 'final'. We had court about five times in the last two weeks - it was crazy - with the Police who were at the scene testifying... very hard stuff to hear. We want to avoid having to go through all of that as much as possible.

Thank you all again for your continued support!!!

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I am so happy that Kenneth is doing so much better. His improvement over the past 2 months is nothing short of a miracle. I will continue to keep him and your family in my prayers

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I missed the last couple of updates. Wow, what amazing progress he has made...that's so wonderful! It's amazing the technology they have now. Glad to hear he's doing so well! Your updates always bring tears to my eyes.

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always praying for your family. try to keep anything confidential (like the trial info) off of public forums. My family is in a similar situation with trials/court etc. and they made it clear that we shouldnt express any information or opinions about the case in any open forums...

thought it might help

our thoughts are always with you guys!

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Posted by KarinAmanda

always praying for your family. try to keep anything confidential (like the trial info) off of public forums. My family is in a similar situation with trials/court etc. and they made it clear that we shouldnt express any information or opinions about the case in any open forums...

thought it might help

our thoughts are always with you guys!

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Aww, I'm sorry your family is in a similar situation.

I only usually write, when it comes to the court, what is just going to be printed in Newsday anyway. Most of the time, they write an article about it and call the ADA to get information -- and since it is a matter of public record the ADA has to give it out. I guess once it is written in Newsday - the idea of keeping things confidential on a public forum becomes rather silly haha!

But, when it comes to private details - you are right and I never share that stuff. There are a lot of things that are going into this case and sometimes I think to myself, is this real?!

Thanks everyone!!

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Since before I became a newlywed I've been reading your updates. I love hearing about how Kenneth is doing. I also keep you and your family constaly in my prayers . I've cried with your updates and felt hope.

I truly hope that someday you decide to take these updates and write a book.