Today Kevin rallied from septic shock and seemed to be on the mend. He was still having a hard time breathing. The doctor found he was suffering from pneumothorax, probably brought on by aggressive use of the ventilator to keep him breathing. While they were treating his collapsed lung his heart stopped beating. Tina and I watched the doctors do chest compressions to keep blood flowing through his body while they tried to get his heart beating on it's own. I don't know how long they tried to revive him, time slowed for us. At one point, I counted 17 people working to keep our son alive. Finally one of the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do for him. They took all the tubes and wires off Kevin and gave him to his mother. He was in her arms, surrounded by her love when he passed on at 1:04 PM. He never gave up and fought the good fight all the way.
We are grateful to the staff of DeVos Children's Hospital for their efforts. We are also thankful for the family and friends who have supported us through this difficult time. Our hearts are heavy and we try to remember how blessed we are to have had the time we got to spend with Kevin. He will live forever in our hearts. We smile when we picture him playing now with his older brother Michael.
14 comments:
Tina I am very sorry for you! I pray your heart will heal
Ellie
Up late thinking of all of you...I'm so sorry you all have had to go through the kind of agony that many of us will never know. Life has made your journey a rough one, but you also have two wonderful children and somehow this will make your family even stronger. My prayers go out to you. Call me if I can help with anything. Love, Teletha
My heart is heavy for you, my brother, and I share your joy with the reality of him joining Michael. I have no words for you that could bring healing from the pain, I am afraid. So my conversation will be with God, with you and yours in my mind and on my lips.
~Kevin
I too will imagine him playing with his brother Michael and I will continue to ask God to help guide you through the next few days, months and years.
Our hearts go out to you all. We will continue to keep Kevin in our prayers and we hope God will bring your family peace and comfort.
Love,
Ray, Laura & the Salisbury Family
Even though you don't know me, I know your pain and sadness. My heart shares the burden and wishes you strength in these days.
I am a friend of cousin Val Arrowsmith.
Tina-
I am so sorry for your families loss. My heart goes out to you. Sending you thoughts and prayers.
Alinasmom
Coming over from BBC. I am sorry for your loss and am saying a prayer for you all.
Tina and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts.
Tima i am so sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my prayers.
Breanna
I don't know what to say. Please know our thoughts are with you and your whole family.
Tina, Kevin, John and Annie-
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
((hugs))
Gloria
kevin and tina u guys are wonderful parents and it takes a strong parent to go through the last couple of weeks i feel that little k will always watch over his family and knows he was lucky to have had u as parents david and i are thinking of u and send all our love. love chistie and david
Im speechless, I am so very sorry for your loss... I wish there was soemthing I could say or do to help you thru this... I have tears myself... my prayers go out to you and your family... im so sorry i wish there was more i could say :( my heart is crying
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