Evening 8/27/23

 Justin has had a good day today, a little more quiet than weekdays. He has rested a lot and eaten a lot!

He is on an oral anti-coagulant now. He is also talking more and using his right hand for things.

He is off of the high sodium drip, NG tube is out so he's also taking oral sodium and trying to maintain levels on his own with food and Gatorade, so pray as we need it not to drop any more so he can move out of the ICU tomorrow.


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  1. HeidiAugust 27, 2023 at 5:28 PM

    Praying that everything continues to go positively and that you are able to move out of icu 🙏

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  2. Dorenda NixonAugust 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM

    So much to be thankful for!! God is faithful and good always!! Praying for good continued healing and progress. Praying forward for good senior year memories to be made yet. Much love to all of you 💜

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  3. John AdamsAugust 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM

    Continuing to pray, love hearing the small steps!!

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  4. GailAugust 27, 2023 at 8:04 PM

    So awesome! Continued prayers My love to all of you!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 27, 2023 at 8:31 PM

    He’s a strong young man. He’ll continue to get better and better each day. Thank you Lord!

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  6. Sarah J & Mark T DiMeglioAugust 27, 2023 at 8:45 PM

    Good news!! The brain has amazing healing capabilities and God is so good! We have been praying everyday. May His peace that passes ALL understanding envelope you all! You are all dearly loved and fully known!

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  7. LaDawnaAugust 27, 2023 at 9:18 PM

    Tears of great joy as I caught up on Justin's amazing and miraculous recovery! God is good, All the time!!
    Continuing to pray for full and complete healing. Praying for his body to regulate sodium levels on its own and be discharged from the ICU. This song comes to mind (the chorus specifically)

    Look what the Lord has done
    Look what the Lord has done
    He healed my body
    He touched my mind
    He saved me it was just in time
    I'm gonna praise His name
    Each day He's just the same
    Come on and praise Him
    Look what the Lord has done
    This will be Justin's life chorus!!!

    The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion", says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him."
    Lamentations 3:22-24

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  8. Kelly JohnsonAugust 27, 2023 at 10:27 PM

    Amazing steps forward! Praying for Justin’s system to normalize. Max is so excited to see him! We need him out of that ICU to make it happen

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  9. Shauna PearceAugust 28, 2023 at 9:14 AM

    I’m so glad to hear that he’s doing so much better now! Praying for a full recovery! ❤️❤️❤️ The lord is merciful!

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