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******* 6/1/08 *******

Today was another good day - We are so blessed! The neuro doc came in to take a look at Kenneth early this AM and he was pleased with his responses. Kenneth is set up for his surgery which was moved from tomorrow (Monday) to Wednesday only because the doc who is doing it wants the very best people assisting him in the surgery... and, in order to get them, they needed to schedule it a little further in advance - so, Wednesday is the day. PLEASE pray that Kenneth does well with this surgery - it is a MAJOR surgery where they will be fusing his pelvis back together using titanium rods...

So, if everyone can just be thinking about him on Wednesday and praying that God keeps him safe during the three hour surgery I would truly appreciate it -- once he is done with this surgery he has made it over a MAJOR hill and is well on his way to recovery I have to say - he is blowing us and the doctors away -- today he was pretty alert but still on a lot of meds... that is another thing that fixing the pelvis will help to eliminate -- once that surgery is done he'll be able to sit up - maybe get out of the bed, he'll be more awake b/c he'll be on less medications for pain/sedation... so, we are very excited about the next week or so to come!

Also, along with the pelvis surgery they are moving the tube to the throat -- finally! That will also make a huge difference and I'm excited to see the strides he'll be making in the next coming week or so. Thank you EVERYONE for all you are doing -- I just can't even put into words HOW MUCH it all means.

We did the MADD walk today and it was wonderful - it is on News 12 if anyone wants to check it out. Thank you to Bonnie -- for coming out to walk with us -- that was so very kind of you and we are very lucky to have such great support.

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I am so glad to hear that he is making wonderful progress that is great news. He is a fighter and will defy all odds. I will keep him in our prayers for Wed and keep us updated to how that goes.

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still praying!!

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praying for Wednesday

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I lit a candle for all of you on Friday. Will continue to keep you in my prayers. Glad to hear he is making progress.

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Will be praying for Kenneth, Danielle, and for those who love him!!!!! Much Love!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mary MOB

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******June 4th******

He had surgery on his pelvis today and it went VERY WELL!

The doc who did it, he was fabulous, came out of surgery VERY pleased with kenneth - commented on how he is in such great shape and how that helped. He gave us an updated X-ray with it all fixed. It was a BAD break - completely uneven - you should see the X-ray, it is unbelievable! But, all patched up with titanium rods and screws. Something tells me Kenneth will have a difficult time the next time he travels on an airplane going through the security checkpoint

He was pretty loopy for a couple of hours following the surgery/recovery because of all the meds but then he was wide awake at night -- his BP went up a little which they suspected was from pain so they gave him some pain meds and he went RIGHT to sleep! He looks VERY peaceful and this big contraption they had him rigged up to to keep his pelvis straight until surgery could be done is GONE!

There is a very well known and highly rated rehab facility who contacted kenneth's neuro doc requesting him to be sent there. I can't believe it! This is the type of place that is extremely difficult to get into and they are ASKING us?? We have been offered a tour of the facility next week. The docs are thrilled with Kenneth's recovery so far and his progress is amazing - a true miracle so hopefully, that will continue!! They prayers are working SO WELL and as long as they continue I *KNOW* Kenneth will continue to improve. God has heard our prayers and has answered them!!

His swelling has gone down so much that you can see the little indent where his skull was removed!! That is great and they are talking about putting the skull back where it belongs sometime next week! Then, the neuro guys are VERY eager to get him into rehab ASAP because they want him 'up and out of that bed'... I'm truly blessed to have his recovery, so far, be so miraculous!

I hope, pray and KNOW it will continue - we have all the faith in the world. He is over all the major hurdles and with his amazing spirit - I know in my heart that he will breeze through rehab.

I have to say thank you again because I can't say it enough to every single person who has supported us and cared for Kenneth -- everyone who sends me texts, FM's, emails, leaves VM's -- I get EVERY one of them and although I can't always write back - it truly touches my heart and God HEARS them and goes out of His way to watch over Kenneth.

Today was another GOOD DAY!

Tomorrow is court and then on Monday I have to go back to testify in front of the Grand Jury

Then, Saturday will be a great day - Belmont! Let's go BIG BROWN!!!!


oooppsss-- forgot to add: he did NOT have the tube moved to the throat - they felt it was risking exposing him and the air to way too much bacteria (when you remove that tube lots of germs come out obviously) so they didn't want to risk it PLUS they think if they wait just a little bit longer they can avoid doing the throat procedure at all and he can breath on his OWN completely - all the time. We hope for that!!!

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thats fabulous!!! I thought of your brother all day yesterday and the surgery....still praying for his recovery here; thanks for the update!!!!

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Thank God for a great surgery!

I am happy that they arent doing the trach... One less surgery. Once he's up to it, he can breathe on his own. Much safer- thank goodness.

Continuing to pray. Keep us posted

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Thank God for a great surgery

Continuing to pray everyday

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fantastic update danielle! kennether, you & your entire family have been & will continue to be in our prayers!! i am so happy to hear all the progress and i know it will only continue! God is faithful to the faithful

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Dani, so happy to hear about this recover. Your brother is so strong and your family is doing a great job... Praying for you still!

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Im very happy to hear his surgery went well!!! And thats great you guys have an excellent place to bring him for his recovery!!! Im still sending prayers in hopes of a fast recovery for him! And thank you for all the updates- its great how supportive you are and strong you are- I know it is helping him!!!

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What a wonderful update! So glad he is doing better!

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That is awesome that he is recovering so well. I can't beleive a good rehab center had offered to take him in that is great news. Before you know it he will be running around with his son. It might take months but he will get there. Here are more prayers.

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THATS WONDERFUL NEWS DANIELLE!!!! Im so glad he's doing a little better and that his surgery went well!!! I'm still praying for you guys!

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This is all great news Danielle! Continued prayers for all of you

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thank you everyone!!