Big Step! 8/28/23

 Well, good news! Justin managed to get himself sprung from the ICU!!!

He is in a room in the Neuro unit with a window with a lovely view of the wall next door. 👍 But it is progress!

He is very disappointed not to be going home, but this step in the right direction will help tremendously! He has seen OT & Speech therapy this morning and is now taking a break playing a video game while waiting for lunch, then PT. 

He is not quite ready for visitors. We will keep you posted.

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 12:12 PM

    Hallelujah! So happy for Justin 🥰

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  2. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 12:37 PM

    Glad he is able to play games. Hugs to him and you all

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  3. Chris winterAugust 28, 2023 at 12:41 PM

    Great news!! I’m so thankful for God making the way for this transition.
    You are doing great, Justin!! Keep going!

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  4. JenivereAugust 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM

    I love this news. I also love your sense of humor! A window we will take even if it’s a view of a wall! Steps forward is all it takes to win a race!

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  5. EuniceAugust 28, 2023 at 1:47 PM

    So happy to hear about this great news! A huge hug to Justin. We are praying for him, and also for the family.

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  6. Kristy JohnsonAugust 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM

    Such amazing news. Justin and family- we are reading, rooting and we praying for you all. Much love, the Johnsons

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  7. zoe saundersAugust 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM

    YAYAYAYAYYAYA I AM SO HAPPY

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  8. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM

    Yaaaay!!! So happy to hear this!

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  9. Barb ThompsonAugust 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM

    Woohooo! Fantastic news! Progress!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

    Kim - it’s Regina from exercise. What great news that Justin is out of ICU!! Hoping his recovery goes quickly. Our hearts are with all of you!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 7:36 PM

    Congratulations on your graduation Justin!

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  12. Tracy and EricAugust 28, 2023 at 7:53 PM

    Encouraging news!!!! I love reading these updates over and over! I go back to the beginning and praise God for all He is doing! Continuing prayers and sending love 💕

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  13. Lisa & Vaughn TravisAugust 28, 2023 at 7:56 PM

    This is wonderful news!! So happy for all of you. Thank You God for daily miracles. Keep going strong Justin! You’re doing amazing! Just keep taking steps forward and before you know it, those steps will become leaps!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2023 at 8:01 PM

    We’re so happy and grateful for this news. Keeping you in our prayers. Watching and waiting for every step forward, even when it seems it’s not fast enough. Becky and bill glad

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  15. LaDawnaAugust 29, 2023 at 6:25 AM

    Yay!! I'm so grateful to hear he has graduated out of ICU. Praying for progress to continue. With his eagerness he'll be home in no time. Keep up the hardwork Justin you're doing great!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 29, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    I’m catching up. I just realized… it’s Tuesday morning, did Justin get out?? So I can’t wait to read what’s next!! Team Justin 😉💜!!

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