Carrying on 8/22/23

Sorry for being slow to update today. 

Justin is looking better. Fever and blood pressure are down. Sodium is slow to respond but has come up since yesterday. He has the eeg feeds off and got his hair washed and a "bath" yesterday! He is also getting "food" through the ng tube.

There is no improvement to speech or right side movement, but he still can understand everything and recognizes things. Anyone that wants to send Steve or I a picture or video, we can show him. 

They have found a blood clot in his brain, which is not too abnormal in his situation. It is not blocking the vein (or artery, I don't know), so they are planning to start him on blood thinners. He is getting a CT scan right now to get a closer look at something they saw on an ultrasound today. More on that later. He will stay in ICU tonight. 

Thank you for all your messages and prayers. Please keep praying! 



Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM

    In our peayers. Eunice

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM

    Praying for you, Justin! Keep fighting! ❤️

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  3. Kelly JohnsonAugust 22, 2023 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you for the update. Progress not perfection! Glad for some encouraging news. Praying for continued healing and a good night sleep for all.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 5:14 PM

    Keep fighting brother 🤎

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  5. Lisa & Vaughn TravisAugust 22, 2023 at 6:01 PM

    Glad to hear the good news about the fever and blood pressure going down. We are all surrounding you in prayer! Sending love to Justin!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM

    progress is awesome! keeping him and you all in our prayers. hang in there!

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  7. Carrie & MarkAugust 22, 2023 at 7:41 PM

    🙏🏻

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM

    Jason & Family; Love you guys. Praying.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 8:45 PM

    One of the strongest kids I know. Keeping him in my thoughts. 💓💓 Sending love to your family. -Callie Shroeder

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  10. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 9:04 PM

    So thankful for progress. Praying for Justin’s complete healing, God’s direction though his doctors and for you and Steve to feel God’s loving presence.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 9:06 PM

    I’m keeping him in my prayers

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  12. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM

    Praying for you Justin. Hope for nothing but the best 🙏🫶🏽

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  13. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 9:54 PM

    Sending you all so much love and support throughout this harrowing experience. We’re all cheering you on, Justin!! Fight, rest, fight, rest. Repeat!
    - Tanya & Tom Shroeder

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