Kathy Gilbert, Organizer, has sent out another update fromDianna Babington on Kevin's progress.

Dianna and Kevin Babington flanked by their daughtersHere is an update on Kevin from his wife Dianna.

It is nice to have a bit of positive news, albeit small, amid this pandemic and unrest.

Things continue to progress slowly.

It’s been difficult and frustrating because the physical therapy center has been closed for a long time due to the virus.

We have been trying to keep things moving at home with the help of the bike and many tools we have acquired to assist with recovery but it’s no substitute for the program he was in prior to the outbreak of the pandemic.

He has also been without essential body workers and physical therapists who were coming to the house which was a great loss.

However, Kevin has gotten three fingers on his right hand moving.

He’s reported tingling (pins and needles) in his left arm.

 

HIS VOICE is stronger and his neck muscles seem less restricted.

For a while he has reported feeling in his left heel.

He can sense when it’s on the foot rest, and today he reported similar sensation in the right heel.

He continues to report “pangs” throughout his thighs and mid section which are inconsistent.

Motor nerves are different than sensory nerves, but sensation albeit fleeting is positive.

None of these developments are life changing at this time, but we remain hopeful that these are first steps in a long process.

We are still waiting for the clinical trial which looks like at the earliest it will be in July/ August.

We are going to do a second round of hyperbaric oxygenation which seemed to improve his voice and lung capacity at a minimum.

We remain focused on recovery and appreciate all those who are with us during this journey.