Dr. K, Our MVP

Help! The Hegewald blog has been hijacked! This is good and bad-- good for Abby in that not having to compose her brilliant, witty, heart-wrenching, and heart-warming entries is relieving some stress on her end. Bad for all you readers in that the hijacker is not quite as brilliant, witty, heart-wrenching, or heart-warming of a writer as Abby is... The most important thing is you can still find your Hegewald news here. And the occasional picture, too.



Dr. K Updates:
Let's rewind a week ago today. (Friday the 16th) A scan of Kevin's hot spots in his back showed two white spots. :( Radiation began this Monday. 10 doses-- although Kevin used his fast approaching family trip or "I'm a doctor, too" wink and cajoled them into allowing him to double dose the treatments this week, 2 at a time. Needless to say, Kevin was pretty down and out this week. But while the church history portion of the big family summer adventure was edited out of the picture a couple weeks ago, the whole family was still able to depart today for two weeks with family. Kevin flew to Utah to meet road tripper Abby and the kids for a week in Utah. Then they will go to the Cannon Family Reunion in the outer banks of North Carolina (Norfolk, pronounced "Nawfawk" in Abby-speak.) While Kevin might not touch the ocean, he will have a great view from his bed.

The San Clemente ER is now safe to visit, reports Abby. Dr. Kevin worked his last shift last Sunday before taking disability. Abby said that was a week (or maybe a month) longer than he should have. Kevin has been experiencing substantial pain, so it's amazing he powered through so long. He is happy to be able to have more time at home to rest. He is now enjoying most of his time on his back, in bed. Well, except for when he embarks on a two week cross country adventure. But he can rest when he gets back. And great news, his eyesight is improving! Less double vision! So for any patients who will miss seeing Kevin in the ER, you can visit him at home where he will tell you the two nose, four arm problem you used to have is looking better.

And this Wednesday night, our MVP was honored at Angel Stadium for being a true ANGEL. Kevin was entered in an online/Facebook "MVP" contest and WON as one of the world's most valuable people. He was recognized in a pre-game ceremony on the field with four other MVP's. Horrible traffic made him a little late for the pre-game stadium tour he took with Sam in double-time, so he was sweating by the time the ceremony started. But along with his family and some super-fan friends, he made it all the way to the seventh inning stretch before deciding he wanted to take his seat pillow and finish stretching at home. Kevin was all smiles on the field and jumbotron. He is a true Angel to all who know him!! And a very deserving MVP!

Kevin, Ben, and Sam on the field in the pre-game ceremony

                                                                       Dad and Ben

The "MVP's"

                                                         Now, there's a jumbo smile!

We'll be back with more as the travelogue reports come through... In the meantime, keep up the great love and prayers for the Hegewald family! They feel each one, and man, do they deserve them!

So who's the hijacker, you may ask? All you need to know is I wear my HOPE FOR HEGEWALD bracelet every day with love and faith. And as a non-Hegewald, have full rights to boast and brag about this fabulous family who daily inspires all of us to live our lives with more kindness, happiness, and love!!!