What about sending cards and gifts to cheer him up?

I'm allergic to most flowers, so filling the apartment with flowers will keep me out!

Kevin will be wanting and needing company, but is still not sure how much he's up to. Still tires easily, and this week my parents are in, plus we have two doctor's appointments. If you'd like to come by, check with me first to see if he's up for it. (Cell, 917-488-2150).

What Kevin DOESN'T want is lots of get-well-cards, balloons, plants, stuffed animals etc. He wants his environment to feel like a home, not a hospital or convalescent center. He also doesn't want your hard earned money spent of "stuff" -- we have enough stuff and would rather that money go to better causes.

What Kevin DOES want are scriptures, songs, prayers, poems, silly and distracting stuff, movie recommendations... anything that will be uplifting and help him pass the time as his body recovers from the surgery.

Also, our lives are about more than convalescence and healing. Kevin still likes a good political debate, etc. and needs these things in his life and his relationships (maybe for now, just let him "win" a few more debates that you normally would ;-)

Kevin has tons of books he's been meaning to read, so he doesn't need more. Perhaps books with daily, easily digestible little readings would be good.

If you have ideas or know of alternative treatment options, please just let me know with a brief synopsis what type of information you can provide or direct us to. We already have a lot to digest from what the doctors (and Kevin has the best!) have told and are telling us. If/when we are ready to explore other things, we will contact you.I'm allergic to most flowers, so filling the apartment with flowers will keep me out!

Kevin will be wanting and needing company, but is still not sure how much he's up to. Still tires easily, and this week my parents are in, plus we have two doctor's appointments. If you'd like to come by, check with me first to see if he's up for it. (Cell, 917-488-2150).

What Kevin DOESN'T want is lots of get-well-cards, balloons, plants, stuffed animals etc. He wants his environment to feel like a home, not a hospital or convalescent center. He also doesn't want your hard earned money spent of "stuff" -- we have enough stuff and would rather that money go to better causes.

What Kevin DOES want are scriptures, songs, prayers, poems, silly and distracting stuff, movie recommendations... anything that will be uplifting and help him pass the time as his body recovers from the surgery.

Also, our lives are about more than convalescence and healing. Kevin still likes a good political debate, etc. and needs these things in his life and his relationships (maybe for now, just let him "win" a few more debates that you normally would ;-)

Kevin has tons of books he's been meaning to read, so he doesn't need more. Perhaps books with daily, easily digestible little readings would be good.

If you have ideas or know of alternative treatment options, please just let me know with a brief synopsis what type of information you can provide or direct us to. We already have a lot to digest from what the doctors (and Kevin has the best!) have told and are telling us. If/when we are ready to explore other things, we will contact you.