Rehab update…
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the 2 week mark at Magee. Kevin has been doing some really interesting things in therapy. As some of you saw Kevin made a facebook post yesterday. With the help of his therapist, Kevin has been learning how to use a computer with his eyes. We are hopeful that this will become much easier when he can use both his eyes and voice to control a computer.
The other critical part of the therapy process is helping Kevin to help us direct his care. A large part of Kevin’s progress is him learning how to tell others what things he needs, what needs particular attention and how to best help him. Its not easy learning how to live a completely different life but he is learning quickly.
This week…
This week will be pretty eventful. It sounds like Kevin will take a quick trip over to Jefferson on Thursday morning for an evaluation with the orthopedic surgeon who did the spine stabilization procedure. We are hopeful everything will check out and he will be one step closer to living with out the neck collar.
Thursday afternoon is our first family meeting with his team of doctors, nurses, therapists and other caregivers. This meeting should give us a good road map into the next two weeks of therapy, establish some goals for Kevin and answer a good number of questions we all have.
Supporting Kevin…
Again, thank you all for your ongoing support. An increasing number of you have asked how to make contributions for Kevin’s short and long term needs. We can not thank you enough.
We have an attorney working on setting up the best possible trust for Kevin that will provide for his needs. As soon as we have this established we will let everyone know. We just want to make sure we take the correct steps so that Kevin is not at a disadvantage. Thank you all for your patience as this is established.
Next update…
We will do another update tomorrow evening after our family meeting.
Thank you all…
JP
Kevin Neary 
Dear Kevin and Family —
We ALWAYS look forward to the “updates” on your progress and are delighted to hear such positive news!!
We also think the family member who writes these updates should be a journalist or author — they are written so well and really give friends (and your family) such a thorough picture on how you are progressing. Great job!
We will be eager to hear more about the fundraisers or ways to contribute as they develop.
Thinking of ALL of you – always in our thoughts and prayers.
Hey my Neary boys,
I think of you guys all the time. I haven’t been in to see Kevin as I have had a terrible and lingering cold for 2 weeks and I know how dangerous the slightest infection would be now. But please know that I love you all and continue to pray for Kevin.
Aunt Kathy
So very pleased that Kevin is progressing so well with his rehab.
It is incredible how technology can help him with communication and learning how to adapt to his new life.
We will await the news of how we may help on the financial side , meanwhile be sure that we are constantly thinking and praying for the whole Neary family.
You are truly amazing, and we know that Kevin’s support team is tremendous; we are honored to be a small part of it.
We hope that Thursday’s meeting is very productive and can guide you for the next period of time.
Lorraine and Gordon Bassett
I went to visit Kevin on Sunday for a few hours and was so pleased and Happy to see him widely awake, aware and laughing. Although, this is the beginning of a tough road ahead, it is awesome to see Kevin facing it head on and with great courage and spirit….”Keep Fighting the Fight” Buddy…
All the LOVE, Joe
Kevin,
Happy to learn of your progress! Well done! Your courage and perseverence are truly inspiring. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Joe, JP, & Chris – We appreciate the updates. Ready to help with any fundraising activities. How can we help?
The Cinaglias
I have some medical equipment that I think Kevin might be able to use that I would love to donate. It is very expensive and will help him to communicate. Please contact me. My cell is 484-571-6474 Diane Lancaster
Hi to all the Neary’s,
It is always uplifting to hear about Kevin making progress. We look forward to hearing more good news after your meeting tomorrow. Our family is thinking of you.
What a wonderful Update! Thank you for every one of them.
Thank you for continuing to provide us with updates! So glad to hear of Kevin’s progress.
What a wonderful update. Keeping Kevin and the entire Neary family in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Stobart & Family