We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Yesterday, the Nearys took over Jefferson’s ICU waiting room with a full Thanksgiving dinner, and we’ve got a lot of visitors today. We’re calling it “Occupy Jefferson.”
Yesterday was a very good day for Kevin. He was in a chair most of the day, hanging out with visitors and watching football. He’s able to communicate a little bit better, which has helped him resume his normal routine of making people laugh. He seemed to really enjoy the visitors and he fell asleep pretty quickly last night.
The most encouraging news is that Kevin was able to breathe for a short period of time off the ventilator. He’ll need to do a lot of work to get to a point where he can breathe entirely on his own, but it’s encouraging that he has control of some of the muscles he needs to do so. He exceeded expectations, which didn’t come as a surprise.
Most likely, Kevin will still have to have at least one more surgery on his neck. He will probably be in the ICU for a week to ten days after that procedure. Beyond that, we’re not sure of any specific timeline, but we know that he’ll be in the hospital for a bit longer, followed by a long time doing rehab.
So that’s the latest. We will try to keep you posted with updates on major events over the next several weeks. It’ll be a long road ahead, so we appreciate your support for Kevin and our family. If you’ve sent us an email, we’ve most likely read it but haven’t had time to respond yet — we just want you to know we appreciate your thoughts and offers to help. We’ll get back to you soon!
Thank you all again for your support.
-Chris
Kevin Neary 
So very happy to hear the Nearys had another prayer answered by Kevin’s improvements…Thanking God for every tiny bit of improvement he makes!
You Neary Boys are the greatest. So happy you’re Thanksgiving was so successful. Sounds as if Kevin is really showing his true spirit. Thank God for all these miracles we are experiencing. We continue to pray for the next one and will keep you all in our prayers. Much love and all good positive thoughts.
Love and prayers
Mary and Charlie Kelly
Thanks for the Great News Chris!! I will be in over the weekend to see you all.
you are in my thoughts,
Stephanie
Thanks guys. Reinforcements will arrive on Sunday with the Burlands coming in glad things are looking up if you need some thing let us know
Hi Guys,
I have been in email contact with Adam and I let him know about your email to me, Joe. I will mostly likely be hearing back from him after the Thanksgiving holiday. We can figure you then when he can get in contact with you all.
Great news about Kevin breathing on his own, even if for just a little … baby steps everyday! Keep positive.
Pam
You Neary men are really special 🙂
That is great news. Thanks for the updates.
Mr. Neary and family,
Thank you for the updates – I pass on the miracles that are happening each day to all the friends that are praying for you!
Joe, Kevin & Brothers,
So happy to hear that Kevin is making improvements and keeping you all in thoughts and prayers. Thoughts are things so I’m choosing only good ones for all of you!
Just to let you know that Kevin and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of the the members of the United Methodist Church in LeRoy, IL. Thanks for the updates which are passed to the prayer chain. We are all praying for you.
I was so happy to hear that you all had a good Thanksgiving. Kevin is so blessed to have such a good family supporting him. I don’t know Kevin, I was just touched by this story because I have a daughter who lives in Northern Liberties and I worry about her. I will continue to keep Kevin and your family in my prayers. Stay strong.
I was also glad to hear that they caught the individual who did this to him. I hope they put him away forever.
Best news I heard all day..I am so glad that the Neary clan had such a gr8 Thanksgiving day..I am so happy to the Kevin was in a chair, laughing and showing his true spirit and positive energy…You neary boys are the bomb….ALL THE LOVE…
Joe
We can only say YEAH !!!! Any progress is fabulous ! We are so glad you had a great Thanksgiving/. All of us at the Kenney/Hamill table prayed for all of you. Your strength and faith is admirable and a great model for all. We believe Kevin will do well and more. I sense a miracle in the offing !!!
Barb and Jim
Thank you for the updates – I pass on the unpdates that are happening each day to all the friends that are praying for you here in Delaware at the Community Church of Oak Orchard…Our God is a God of MIRACLES…Know that you will continue to be in our prayers…”Everything is possible for him who believes”…Kevin is so blessed to have such a good and Godly family supporting him. Keep the faith that I know you have and God will continue to give you all the strength you need….We love you guys..
Ruth and Rob Norbeck <
I am a friend of a friend of Kevin, and I’ve been following his progress. Just wanted to say my family and I are thinking of him and praying for him, and hope he continues to show improvement. There are miracles in medicine today and hopefully someday he’ll be back to his old self. He is lucky to have such an amazing family and friends.
to the Neary Family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you for Kevin. I am so glad that the person who did this is off the streets.Kevin has a long road ahead of him but with the love and support of such a wonderful family and friends he will do well. Thank you Aunt Janet and Uncle Pete for allowing me to keep informed of Kevins status I wish only the best for all
Sincerely
Cathy Mc Call
(daughter of Nancy Haggerty Dunn)
I do not know you personally but feel as though I do. Since I read your story in the paper I have been following your postings daily and am so touched to read about you, Kevin & family.. What a wonderful family you are. I want to tell you if there is anything you may need-I will be there. Anytime -anywhere. Your story reminds me what true love & faith are all about. Thank you and G-D bless you all.
Great news thank you for the update