Hello from UCLA Room 8341

by Kevin on Feb.12, 2010, under Site News

Hello Everyone!

I am thrilled to be writing you from my hospital room, with my new kidney intact! I am continuing to recover and am feeling great. While the surgery was “technically complicated”, according to the surgeon, it went well overall and I am doing good. There is still pain when I go from lying to sitting, or sitting to standing, but I am able to walk around the hall here at the hospital slowly… and then come back and get into bed, haha. I am so pleased that recovery is going so well, and I am looking forward to going home either Sunday or Monday, most likely.

I can’t thank you all enough for the super-kind comments and encouraging notes you have left me over these past few days. It gives me so much joy to open my computer and look through the comments I am getting. God is good!

Thank you for your support and being by our side. I can’t wait for this all to be behind me and get back to a “normal” life, which I am already on the path to. Oh, and I apologize that you have been stuck with my dad for the blog updates. I hope he’s not too boring. I’ll be firing him soon and taking back over

Lots of love,

Kevin

14 Comments for this entry

Dianne Reardon
February 13th, 2010 on 2:12 pm
Now Kevin…we would love to have your comment on the blog but PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR DAD OFF THE BLOG….I AM STARTING A MOVEMENT…..KEEP JEFF ON THE BLOG TOO….WE NEED HIS COMMENTS AND HUMOR…
Nick Del Francia
February 13th, 2010 on 12:39 pm
Kev,

You’re lookin great cuz! REALLY! Youre dad has been crackin us up on here so maybe keep him as a co-writer! Haha. Its great to hear that you are feelin good and walkin around! I’m pretty sure ill be coming to visit you this next week. Havent seen you in years, I can’t wait. God is good my friend, once again you look great and see ya soon! Love ya cuz!

<3Nick
Carly Schwartz
February 12th, 2010 on 9:57 pm
Kevin!Yeaaah!!! You look great, and your numbers are good,YIPPEE!!!Praise God,your all doing great. I have truly enjoyed your Dads blog, I knew your Mom is funny, and its been fun reading your Dads humor. Your family can do a stand up act when life calms down from all of this. Keep up the good work,Carly
Sonnja Kennedy
February 12th, 2010 on 9:54 pm
Kevin…. Mike and I… okay Westie too, are doing our “Happy Dance”. Can’t tell you how great it is to see you doing so well and maybe to be released on “Valentines Day”. WOW!! By the way, did we ever tell you how amazing you are!!!! Not to mention your Mom and Dad… one terrific love story.
Love & Hugs to All!
Sonnja, Mike & Westie
Cas and Sheri Milewski
February 12th, 2010 on 9:50 pm
Kevin- You look awesome! We are so pleased to hear things went well. You and your family have been in our prayers consistently this week. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to lift you up to Jesus. Keep up the good work!
Beth
February 12th, 2010 on 8:35 pm
Kev-o! You look great! Wishing you a speedy and uncomplicated recovery here from SD!
martha williams
February 12th, 2010 on 8:22 pm
This is what we’ve been waiting to see…your cute face and a happy smile.
Sure everyone will get a good nights sleep tonight.
All good wishes for you Kevin. Glad you’re doing so well.
God Bless You………….
Louis Barnes
February 12th, 2010 on 7:24 pm
hey bud, glad to hear things went well. If your going to be hangin out at the hospital for a couple days i’ll come on by.. let me know.
Carrie
February 12th, 2010 on 7:19 pm
Kikko!!!! You look wonderful! Even though I only got to visit with you for an hour today, it really really filled my heart with such joy. I love hearing that you feel better already in just a matter of four days!!!! Love you!
Annie
February 12th, 2010 on 6:50 pm
Kev– you look like a million dollars :] Much love to your parents. Try not to be too hard on Dad– I’ve been reading your blogposts instead of paying attention to classes and I must say, he’s at least funnier than my oceanography professor. :] I’ll shoot you a text this weekend if the parents can spare me for a bit from New Years Festivities to come see you, if you’re feeling up to it. <3
Judy McInturf
February 12th, 2010 on 6:44 pm
Hi Kevin,
You don’t know me, but you know my sister, Carol Gibbs, and I know your mom. I have a son who is also 24. We have been praying for you faithfully, and it fills my heart with joy to read such good reports. I’m so happy to think about you just getting back to a “normal” life. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!

Judy McInturf
Lani Byrd
February 12th, 2010 on 6:23 pm
Kevie!! You look awesome! Actually you look like you are under the influence, but hey, what would I know about that?? So you kicked Dad to the curb, eh? Your Mother really annoys me I gotta tell ya…she looks better the day after giving up her kidney than I do on my best day…what’s up with that?? I am grinning ear to ear about all the good news; it’s just the best Kev and we are all so relieved and so thrilled for you all. We love you! XXLani
Dana
February 12th, 2010 on 6:11 pm
Well, it’s about time we hear from someone who knows what’s going on! The ramblings of your dad are hard to follow. I have figured out why he stays by your bedside so much… tell him to quit eating your food. Kevin, it is so good to see your smiling face. Can’t wait to drink a gallon of liquids with you and having a “relief party”
Caryn
February 12th, 2010 on 6:11 pm
Kevin George you look gooood. We’ve been praying like crazy. GOD is so good.
Sunday sounds good to me. What about my ?
Will you be my Va;entine?
Love mom Caryn