Gavin used to cry ALL THE TIME when he would walk with this! We’ve made huge strides in the past two weeks! My dude was cruising today!
#DaddyBoy
#GavinJoseph
Being your Dad is the best thing I could have ever asked for! I’m so glad I was able to be home for your birthday this year! Glad we were able to spend it together in a gym! Happy 3rd Birthday Bean!
#GavinJoseph
#ProudDad
After 11 LONG days in the hospital we are finally out! We aren’t in the clear yet but we are healthy enough to come home! Glad to have my boy back!
#DaddysBoy
#GavinJoseph
My proudest achievement in life is being your dad! I’ve never loved anything more in life than you! It’s been a rollercoaster of a life so far for you but your resilience in unmatched! Happy 4th Birthday Gavin!
Good morning from my little monster! Still uncertain as to what caused all of this fluid in his chest but he’s doing much better than last week. To see him smile in the midst of all of this is truly remarkable. The doctors are in awe of his strength.
#DaddysBoy
#ProudPops
2 years ago today my son was recovering from a 7 hour surgery! This feels like forever ago but to see how much he’s progressed since then has given my wife and I tremendous hope! Here’s to two more years of growth!
#DaddysBoy
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Doctors told us we should be discharged by tomorrow! Finally taking our boy home!
#ProudParents
#GavinJoseph
Happy Birthday to my pride and joy! I can’t believe your 🖐️ years old! Nothing makes me happier than being your Dad! Thank you for changing my life for the better! Daddy loves you!
#GavinJoseph
A little fun with Gavin after dinner! He has his PMV on which forces him to breathes out of his mouth! This also allows him to make sounds as well. Can’t wait until we really hear him laugh! ❤️❤️
Last theme of spirit week is ugly Christmas sweater day! In my opinion, this sweater is kinda cute! Finally got him to smile for a picture!
#GavinJoseph
#MiniMe
Very proud to share this little video with the world! Little insight on our journey so far with Gavin! Thank you
@Barcroft_TV
for doing a feature on our little man! He truly is a special human being!
#ProudDad
Happy 1st Birthday to the best thing that has ever happened to me (besides
@VSilvestri8115
of course). I’m blessed to have such a strong little boy. Sucks that I can’t be with you today but know that Daddy loves you more than anything! Love you Dinky!
My wife just reminded me that today marks one full year since my boy has been out of the NICU! What an incredible year it has been! So proud to be your Dad! You have made me such a better man since the moment you were born! Daddy loves you!
#GavinJoseph
#DaddysBoy
Great news in the Silvestri household! Can’t wait to get home and eat that fat face of his! Good job big man! Your strength makes me proud everyday!
#DaddysWarrior
#GavinJoseph
Our little warrior is back and has a TRACH!! Thank you all so much for your prayers!! God is so good! He will be paralyzed for the first 24 hours for minimal movement and allow him to recover! I’m sooo happy! One huge step closer to home!
@FIUCoachJoe
#GavinsMedicalAdventure
Happy Mother’s Day to this woman right here! The ability to do what you do on a daily basis continues to amaze me! My wife, my best friend, and most importantly the best mother to Gavin! I hope I make you feel like that every day!
Would love to be making some calls this morning to coaches and players but this guy needs my attention more than anything! Scary moment in the ER today and will probably be admitted to the PICU.
Day one was a success! Didn’t keep him there too long because we didn’t want to overwhelm him but his nurses said he had a GREAT first day!
#ProudParents
First class program right here! Thank you for making us feel so special! My family and I will always be a fan of
@NellOnWheels
and whatever program she’s leading!
There was no way we could go to ETSU without meeting the Warrior himself! Special thanks to
@ETSUCoachJoe
and
@VSilvestri8115
for allowing us to say hello to Gavin! 🏀🐝🦁
@ETSU_WBB
So proud of my wife for using her platform to educate others about this rare condition! Gavin has the best Mom ever! Thankful to be apart of this journey with you as my wife!
Nothing makes me happier than to see my little man smile! 2 months ago he could barely do it. Now every time we hold him he can’t help but smile. Almost there buddy!
#DaddysBoy
#GavinJoseph
It’s been 14 years to the day when I asked you to be my girlfriend! I never dreamed of the journey that we have experienced together but I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else! Happy “First Ever” Anniversary! I love you more than anything!
@VSilvestri8115
Sad to say, but having a son in the NICU for 7 months really makes you thankful for the small things in life: Healthy family, great job surrounded by great people, tight circle of friends, and an opportunity to impact lives everyday.
#Thankful
4 years ago today I married my best friend in the whole world! Our marriage has been filled with tons of challenges but we’ve been able to meet every single one head on, together! Wouldn’t want to call anyone else in the world my wife & my baby momma! Love you
@VSilvestri8115
!
Every storm eventually runs out of rain.. Thankful I get to come home to these people everyday to remind me how lucky I really am! Happy Anniversary
@VSilvestri8115
! I love you more and more everyday!
Been a long week in the Silvestri household, but we are finallly back to normal! Gavin was admitted to the hospital during our game on Saturday for a blood infection.. He’s been given the strongest antibiotics for the past few days and has been improving ever since! After a LONG…
Received a little surprise in the mail from
@shimmy33
the other day! Gavin will always be a fan of wherever you are! Thank you so much!
#ClemsonFamily
#TLC
Finally admitted into the PICU.. Being back here provides a lot of memories both good and bad. Still no cause has been discovered, but Gavin is doing much better! Thank you to everyone who has reached out so far!
#PICUWarrior
True southern hospitality here in Johnson City! Thank you
@Publix
for making Gavin feel extra special for just one day! It was beyond what we could have imagined!
Officially done with the July Eval period. Absolutely LOVED seeing all my hoopers this month! Now I’m hopping in the car and getting home as fast as I can to see this dude!
Happy 31st birthday to my wonderful wife! Thank you for being the rock of this family and supporting me thru life’s ups and downs! Can’t believe this is our 15th birthday celebration together! Here’s to 50 more! 😘
On Friday, April 2nd, I lost my mother to colon cancer. I’ve experienced death in my family before, but nothing has crushed me quite like this! The love she had for her family was indescribable! I love you Mom! I promise to take care of everything! 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
Happy Birthday Mom! I know I’m not usually around for your birthday due to recruiting but you not being here with us just feels different. I love you and miss you every single day! Keep watching over us!