Kevin2109 please keep him in your thoughts and prayers - Page 6

shane liberty · December 1st, 2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2109dad

On to the next difficult task and progressing further! I love when I tell people that I want to try to get him to do or envision him doing some hard task and they look at me with worry, then he does it.

For senior he wrote the sentence "please help me get up" because he wanted to go to the bathroom.

Last night we got a call from a nurse late at night. It's because Kevin wrote down mom's phone number. He had to remember that and pull it out of his memory. So she called.

Until I have some actual concrete data to show me otherwise, Kevin is and will always be thought of as a very capable young adult that has a promising future ahead of him if he applies himself. He is applying himself like crazy right now. This accident has the possibility of just being a blip in his life. I actually focus more on his life more than his recovery as my positive attitude feels he WILL recover so not everything has to focus on that. Recovery will happen from what I have seen!

However, we also understand that there is a long way to go and there are many issues to overcome. Kevin loves to beat the odds and he has an opportunity to do that in a way that can be so beneficial to him in his life. He is so capable.

This is wonderful news.
Any signs of paralysis? It may not be permanent if there is. I've paralyzed my left shoulder in the past and regained full use of it. So even if there are parts of him not moving well, don't be discouraged.

Trailerboy531 · December 2nd, 2013, 12:06 AM

Kevin still can't move his left arm but he tells us that he does feel the sensation of pain in it and is regaining some minor feeling just below his shoulder.

He tells me this is what happens when nerves are repairing and reconnecting. I'm still holding lots of hope that he will fully recover. At this point regardless of where he ends up he's surpassed all of our wildest dreams and I couldn't be more excited to have my friend around.

JohnnyBravo · December 2nd, 2013, 11:21 AM

What an update... I didn't doubt he would give hell an all to recovering wouldn't be his style not to

notsofast · December 3rd, 2013, 06:13 AM

Couldn't sleep...found this thread.

Great progress! Been tearing up a bit over this thread, so awesome to see a community pull together, lots of love here.

I remember finding his youtube page, watching the first video and saying "that dude works across the street from my gf's house!"

Keep fighting! Hope to meet you all someday.

PKL · December 11th, 2013, 05:57 PM

Hello. I met Kevin on this board and we are facebook friends and have chatted there a few times as well, but never met in person. Can I go visit him in the hospital? When and where please? Thank you

ally99 · December 11th, 2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

Hello. I met Kevin on this board and we are facebook friends and have chatted there a few times as well, but never met in person. Can I go visit him in the hospital? When and where please? Thank you

Not much longer. He gets out soon!

PKL · December 11th, 2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Not much longer. He gets out soon!

Sounds like its a week away, I'd still like to go if possible

massacremasses · December 13th, 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PKL

Sounds like its a week away, I'd still like to go if possible

message him on FB.

He posted on ZX6R the other day when I linked the thread about him

He will probably respond on FB though.

00NissanNinja · December 13th, 2013, 04:09 PM

He's getting out soon? That's good to hear

Hope he is doing well! I've been checking off and on here for updates.

80MPHdownhill · December 21st, 2013, 09:51 PM

Home for Xmas?

Trailerboy531 · December 21st, 2013, 10:07 PM

Wow I didn't even think to update this thread! Kevin should be doing it himself by now

Lots of rehab and healing to go but Kevin has a bit of good news. For the threads that I've seen started this way that did not have a happy ending I can say that this is not the case for Kevin.

Kevin was discharged from the hospital on 12/18/13

Motofool · December 21st, 2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

............Kevin was discharged from the hospital on 12/18/13

ally99 · December 22nd, 2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Wow I didn't even think to update this thread! Kevin should be doing it himself by now

Lots of rehab and healing to go but Kevin has a bit of good news. For the threads that I've seen started this way that did not have a happy ending I can say that this is not the case for Kevin.

Kevin was discharged from the hospital on 12/18/13

And apparently out eating dinner with friends at Bruxies the day after. Kevin's a tough ass!

CaptainPlatypus · December 22nd, 2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Kevin was discharged from the hospital on 12/18/13

Wish they could all end this way. Congrats, Kevin. Ride safe, everybody.

Boom King · December 22nd, 2013, 09:32 AM

Awesome, awesome news!

coolbreeze · December 22nd, 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Boom King

Awesome, awesome news!

Absolutely. Looks like Christmas came early!

alex.s · May 18th, 2014, 03:11 PM

a couple people have asked me about kevin so here is a little update

all things considered i would say kevin is doing very well. he has been travelling a bit for surgeries. his spinal cord damage still gives him a lot of pain though and it seems like there isn't really any medicine that can help it. he just had a surgery to relocate some nerves from his ribs to his arm to give him some control of his bicep once they grow in. i think a big surgery to give some control of his shoulder is in about a year. but before that, once he recovers from this surgery he will be having some work done on his spine to try to help with the pain he is going through.

kevin has come a very long way. and i think that a very large part of that is thanks to the very talented and hard working doctors, nurses, and technicians who do really incredible things. i wish there was some way to thank them outside of thanking them every chance i get. thank you, modern medicine.

i think that it is important that people understand the risks of what they are doing. be careful out there. understand your own limitations and stay well within them. always assume the worst. take care of your equipment. stay safe.

LoD575 · May 18th, 2014, 03:22 PM

The update is much appreciated alex.

Motofool · May 18th, 2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

a couple people have asked me about kevin so here is a little update
.............i think that it is important that people understand the risks of what they are doing. be careful out there. understand your own limitations and stay well within them. always assume the worst. take care of your equipment. stay safe.

Thank you much, Alex !!!

Kokosun · May 18th, 2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

a couple people have asked me about kevin so here is a little update ...

I think that it is important that people understand the risks of what they are doing. be careful out there. understand your own limitations and stay well within them. always assume the worst. take care of your equipment. stay safe.

It's great to hear that Kevin continues to improve, but the words of advice are appropriate. This weekend, I was riding in North Wales and there were a lot of bikes. There were also a lot of accidents too. In fact I witnessed two accidents in the space of 30-minutes, both of which involved trips to ER.

Now that the warm weather is here and everybody's out there enjoying it - please be careful.

Singh2jz · May 19th, 2014, 01:54 AM

Thanks for the update man! Had been looking forward for positive news!

Twitchy Stitch · May 23rd, 2014, 08:34 PM

any more updates?

Trailerboy531 · May 23rd, 2014, 10:41 PM

I talked to him on the phone for an hour today. Sounds like he's doing well considering how he's been doing. He's in less pain than before, though still a large amount, and in typical Kevin fashion is maintaining high spirits.

CZroe · May 24th, 2014, 04:28 PM

I was off the forum when this happened but I heard about it months later on Facebook.

I met Kevin twice and both times he struck me as wise beyond his years, so it was even harder for me to accept that this could happen to him at his age. Then I saw how he was bouncing back and remembered that this was Kevin we're dealing with: of course he's going to continue to live his life to the fullest without letting this hold him back!

I may be late getting to this thread to express my well-wishes, but I'm glad he's OK and I wish him a speedy recovery!

Anyway, does he still check here at all?

Trailerboy531 · May 24th, 2014, 04:30 PM

No he's off motorcycle forums. Time to turn a new chapter in his life I think.

Sirref · May 26th, 2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

No he's off motorcycle forums. Time to turn a new chapter in his life I think.

In a way he's very lucky that he has the opportunity to turn that new chapter. I hope he sees a full recovery and I wish him the best of luck in all future endeavors.

walty87 · October 9th, 2014, 11:59 AM

any new updates?

i followed this thread likea hawk always hoping to hear good news

alex.s · October 9th, 2014, 12:50 PM

i talk to kevin almost every day. he recently started school in oregon. he lives on his own with a roommate. i would say he is doing very well. he has to live with constant intense nerve pain every day but he always manages to see the positive aspects of life. quite a trooper.

Trailerboy531 · October 9th, 2014, 12:57 PM

He's still super gay though.

alex.s · October 9th, 2014, 01:01 PM

"Fabulous!"

xorbe · October 9th, 2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

he has to live with constant intense nerve pain every day but he always manages to see the positive aspects of life. quite a trooper.

Yuck, I recently experienced this in my foot for a week. That's nasty stuff.

alex.s · October 9th, 2014, 02:08 PM

i guess this is related... he posted this today to facebook:

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Yay! I can finally sneeze and my chest doesn't hurt I love sneezing again

ally99 · October 9th, 2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

He's still super gay though.

Kevin beat the odds like a pro!

Kokosun · October 9th, 2014, 11:53 PM

This is a truly inspiring story. We should really pull this out and make it sticky. If others are faced with a similar situation, it could provide much needed hope. Miracles do happen, and this story is an example of exactly such a thing.

coolbreeze · October 10th, 2014, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

... he always manages to see the positive aspects of life. quite a trooper.

coolbreeze · October 10th, 2014, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokosun

This is a truly inspiring story. We should really pull this out and make it sticky. If others are faced with a similar situation, it could provide much needed hope. Miracles do happen, and this story is an example of exactly such a thing.

Gurk · October 19th, 2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

He's still super gay though.

QFT

Klondike1020 · October 19th, 2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

QFT

What is QFT?> and what does gay have to do with recovering.

I am glad the kid is doing well.

Sneezing without agonizing pain... another things we can all be thankful for today

xorbe · October 19th, 2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

What is QFT?> and what does gay have to do with recovering.

Quote For Truth, and I assume the comments are inside humor from irl / forum acquaintances.

CZroe · October 20th, 2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by xorbe

Quote For Truth, and I assume the comments are inside humor from irl / forum acquaintances.

Yep. I met him a couple times but these guys know him much better. He's not gay, BTW (not that there's anything wrong with that

).

December 2nd, 2013, 12:06 AM	#202
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Kevin still can't move his left arm but he tells us that he does feel the sensation of pain in it and is regaining some minor feeling just below his shoulder. He tells me this is what happens when nerves are repairing and reconnecting. I'm still holding lots of hope that he will fully recover. At this point regardless of where he ends up he's surpassed all of our wildest dreams and I couldn't be more excited to have my friend around. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
	4 out of 4 members found this post helpful.

December 2nd, 2013, 11:21 AM	#203
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	What an update... I didn't doubt he would give hell an all to recovering wouldn't be his style not to __________________________________________________

December 11th, 2013, 05:57 PM	#205
PKL ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Santa Monica Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R Posts: 52	Hello. I met Kevin on this board and we are facebook friends and have chatted there a few times as well, but never met in person. Can I go visit him in the hospital? When and where please? Thank you __________________________________________________

December 13th, 2013, 04:09 PM	#209
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	He's getting out soon? That's good to hear Hope he is doing well! I've been checking off and on here for updates. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

December 21st, 2013, 10:07 PM	#211
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Wow I didn't even think to update this thread! Kevin should be doing it himself by now Lots of rehab and healing to go but Kevin has a bit of good news. For the threads that I've seen started this way that did not have a happy ending I can say that this is not the case for Kevin. Kevin was discharged from the hospital on 12/18/13 __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
	5 out of 5 members found this post helpful.

December 3rd, 2013, 06:13 AM	#204
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	Couldn't sleep...found this thread. Great progress! Been tearing up a bit over this thread, so awesome to see a community pull together, lots of love here. I remember finding his youtube page, watching the first video and saying "that dude works across the street from my gf's house!" Keep fighting! Hope to meet you all someday.

December 21st, 2013, 09:51 PM	#210
80MPHdownhill ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Cal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yes, please. Posts: 121	Home for Xmas?

December 22nd, 2013, 09:32 AM	#215
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Awesome, awesome news! __________________________________________________ Squidbusters. I ain't afraid a no squid.

May 18th, 2014, 03:11 PM	#217
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	a couple people have asked me about kevin so here is a little update all things considered i would say kevin is doing very well. he has been travelling a bit for surgeries. his spinal cord damage still gives him a lot of pain though and it seems like there isn't really any medicine that can help it. he just had a surgery to relocate some nerves from his ribs to his arm to give him some control of his bicep once they grow in. i think a big surgery to give some control of his shoulder is in about a year. but before that, once he recovers from this surgery he will be having some work done on his spine to try to help with the pain he is going through. kevin has come a very long way. and i think that a very large part of that is thanks to the very talented and hard working doctors, nurses, and technicians who do really incredible things. i wish there was some way to thank them outside of thanking them every chance i get. thank you, modern medicine. i think that it is important that people understand the risks of what they are doing. be careful out there. understand your own limitations and stay well within them. always assume the worst. take care of your equipment. stay safe. __________________________________________________
	5 out of 5 members found this post helpful.

May 18th, 2014, 03:22 PM	#218
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	The update is much appreciated alex.

May 19th, 2014, 01:54 AM	#221
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the update man! Had been looking forward for positive news! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

May 23rd, 2014, 08:34 PM	#222
Twitchy Stitch I love lamp. Name: Michael Location: Crestview Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja tooniftyAaaarrrr (250) Posts: 142	any more updates? __________________________________________________ "we must learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools"

May 23rd, 2014, 10:41 PM	#223
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I talked to him on the phone for an hour today. Sounds like he's doing well considering how he's been doing. He's in less pain than before, though still a large amount, and in typical Kevin fashion is maintaining high spirits. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 24th, 2014, 04:28 PM	#224
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I was off the forum when this happened but I heard about it months later on Facebook. I met Kevin twice and both times he struck me as wise beyond his years, so it was even harder for me to accept that this could happen to him at his age. Then I saw how he was bouncing back and remembered that this was Kevin we're dealing with: of course he's going to continue to live his life to the fullest without letting this hold him back! I may be late getting to this thread to express my well-wishes, but I'm glad he's OK and I wish him a speedy recovery! Anyway, does he still check here at all?

May 24th, 2014, 04:30 PM	#225
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	No he's off motorcycle forums. Time to turn a new chapter in his life I think. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

October 9th, 2014, 11:59 AM	#227
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	any new updates? i followed this thread likea hawk always hoping to hear good news

October 9th, 2014, 12:50 PM	#228
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i talk to kevin almost every day. he recently started school in oregon. he lives on his own with a roommate. i would say he is doing very well. he has to live with constant intense nerve pain every day but he always manages to see the positive aspects of life. quite a trooper. __________________________________________________
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

October 9th, 2014, 12:57 PM	#229
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	He's still super gay though. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

October 9th, 2014, 01:01 PM	#230
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	"Fabulous!" __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2014, 11:53 PM	#234
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Inspiring! This is a truly inspiring story. We should really pull this out and make it sticky. If others are faced with a similar situation, it could provide much needed hope. Miracles do happen, and this story is an example of exactly such a thing.

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