Rehab update…
After 9 full days at Magee we are starting to really get into a routine. Each day brings a new challenge and an opportunity to learn something new. We have so much to learn to really prepare for Kevin’s long term care but the instruction has been great.
The newest change in Kevin’s daily routine is that he is able to each small amounts pureed food. After an evaluation but the speech therapist, Kevin is starting to adjust to eating real food. He will remain receiving nutrition through his feeding tube but this is a great step forward.
Events…
Kevin’s friends at North Bowl are also hosting an event for him. The date is Sunday, January 29th at 4 pm. There will be a bowling tournament with teams of 5, $50 per person. If you would like to participate in the tournament, contact leagues@northbowlphilly.com , Subject line “Kevin Neary Fundraiser”. Please RSVP in advance so we know how many teams there are and have time to set up the tournament.
Wristbands…
Many have asked about getting one of these bands. We just ordered an additional 1,000 available in red and blue. We will have a few in Kevin’s room and certainly on hand at the benefit. If there is anyone long distance interested, please send me an email and I’ll do my best to get them to you. It might take a little time to respond to each email but please know it will be read.
Next update…
I’ll try to get another on of these up tomorrow or Monday. Thank you all for yor continued support!
JP
Kevin Neary 
We will be up to see Kevin on Sunday
Glad to hear little steps are being rewarded. Prayers and thoughts are always with your family. Saw Uncle Steve last Saturday and told him how Kevin is always on our minds.
Glad for the update and glad Kevin is able to eat something even if puréed it is good to be able to taste something. Bob and myself don’t bowl anymore old age set in but we would like to just donate. We will be at the one in february. We are also interested in the wrist bands, if you get a chane let me know the cost and I will sent a check to your dad.. Kevin is in our daily prayers.
Jackie m Bob A
Greetings to Kevin and the Neary family,
We know Kevin (from Jones) as our favorite server in the whole world! My daughter, Amira, would write him special notes on the comment cards to tell him how much his kindness means to us. We visited Jones today and looked all around for him the whole time, knowing that he should have been in today. After asking about him, we were in shock to hear about what happened. The news filled us with tears, but also with prayers and continued hope for a bright future. Honestly, I am very hurt and fail to understand how something like this could happen to such a kind and wonderful spirit. Nonetheless, we trust in God, and we know that Kevin is super-resilient and will make the most of things, even in this situation. Sometimes we don’t understand why, Kevin, but we just have to press on. We thank God you’re still with us.
We thank the Neary family for keeping us updated on Kevin as we care a lot about what’s going on with him. Stay strong Kevin!! Hope to be able to see you one day soon.
Hugs,
The Barrett Family (Amira, Catrice, DuWayne and Xavier)
Thankful that there is progress
Thank you for being faithful to Kevin – the updates are meaningful
I want a wristband – please info – I’ll write a check to pay for shipping
Let me know. The men’s group that I meet with weekly has been asking about Kevin and we continue to pray for him and for you.
God bless you.
dennis k
anaheim,ca