Another Step 8/25/23

 In spite of being tired, Justin was able to move to the wheelchair and ESCAPE his room for a minute. The OT/PT talked a lot with him about being patient, working hard, and how things will look and feel different when he's out of ICU. 

The Doc this afternoon said they are able to slowly reduce the quantity of some of the meds to see how he reacts.  

He met with the speech therapist and spoke some more words, and has authorized him for drinking and eating some food! Yeah for lemon lime Gatorade, some bites of pizza and ice cream!

Keep praying for these steps moving forward and his spirit!

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM

    So happy to hear of all of the progress! It's amazing to see how God is healing him. My prayers are with all of you!
    Love, Kellie (allowing Justin to be your favorite for now 😉)

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  2. Kelly JohnsonAugust 25, 2023 at 7:42 PM

    Pizza and ice cream cheer me up everytime. Praying for continued strength, peace and comfort.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2023 at 7:54 PM

    Jan
    Let’s keep looking up and trust God for the incredible.
    Love to all of you.

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  4. LourdesAugust 25, 2023 at 10:06 PM

    Yeah!!! Gatorade, Pizza and ice cream sound good!! Praising the Lord for every step forward!! Praying for a miracle!! Our eyes are on Jesus who is our healer and has a purpose in all of this!
    Good job my sobrino!!

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  5. Kathy TaussigAugust 26, 2023 at 4:43 AM

    One Day at a time sweet Jesus, please give Justin the strength to take One day at a time.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2023 at 6:58 AM

    Sooo glad to hear! Praying for continued and complete healing. Praying for you all

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  7. EuniceAugust 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM

    Praised be the Lord! Transformación in prayer.

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  8. Holland BrownAugust 26, 2023 at 9:31 AM

    I have known Aunt Nancy for over 5 years as an amazing representative and teacher of the love of God. Praying for Justin's and his family's strength as he makes these blessed improvements day by day. Praying in Jesus' name. Amen.

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  9. DwightAugust 26, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    Pizza and ice cream are great for lifting spirits, good spirits are good for healing. Nutrition is important too. I suggest that you feed Justin some Toad-in-the-Hole for the double win! 😃

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