Hopeful 8/26/23

 Justin had a good afternoon today. During PT he walked with a walker to the window and back with the help of the therapist. He spent a good part of the afternoon reading his cards, out loud actually!! He also found the blog and started reading some of the posts and comments. I have asked him not to read everything all at once as it's super emotional. 

He remembered and asked about school and the U of U program he enrolled in. It was actually a word he was trying to tell me yesterday. HSUP, High School University Program. 

He knows he should be able to leave ICU on Monday, but at one point was disappointed that it's not to home. But he's strong and fighting. Some of the nurses that he has had stopped in today and are amazed at his progress!

One of the things he said to us is he's "hopeful"!

Please keep praying!



Comments

  1. Chris WinterAugust 26, 2023 at 9:19 PM

    I’m so thankful to hear of the progress Justin is making. “Hope” is the word of the year. I’m hopeful too! 💕
    “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
    ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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  2. EuniceAugust 26, 2023 at 9:38 PM

    Glad to hear this good news. God is anwering our prayers. Lets continue trusting in Him.

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  3. Kelly JohnsonAugust 26, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    Praying for continuing progress and patience.

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  4. zoe saundersAugust 26, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Praying everynight!!!

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  5. Kathy TaussigAugust 27, 2023 at 5:35 AM

    Lord, today help Justin to be hopeful in you, and patient in his healing, and help us all to be faithful in prayer. Rom 12:12

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  6. Tiri & Albert FaraoneAugust 27, 2023 at 5:57 AM

    Continuing to pray for a full recovery. God is good and he has a miraculous plan to share. Continue to rest on His promises. We love y'all so much! Justin, although you may not remember us, we remember you as a sweet little boy and now you are a strong man of God that he is using to show His power!

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  7. Carrie & MarkAugust 27, 2023 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful update. Hope - a very powerful 4 letter word! And it’s ok if you all use another 4 letter word from time-to-time in this hard journey 🤭 Our loving Father hears all of our cries… and He loves each of you so much. Grace, peace and hope be yours in abundance, Justin!

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  8. Emma CaseyAugust 27, 2023 at 8:40 AM

    This was so amazing to hear! You are so strong and have the power to get through anything. This journey has be rough, but try and keep your spirits high. All of us at AMES are sending you good wishes and hopeful vibes and we are all rooting for you!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 27, 2023 at 9:23 AM

    We are so happy to hear about the fantastic and steady progress! You will be back in no time Justin. It seems like forever but it won’t be! Hang in there! The Boes’s are routing for you, every one is routing for you every step of the way :) Kim and Steve, we are here for you too! Justin, Stay positive, keep forging ahead, you’ve got this! We are continuing to pray for a healthy , steady, strong and speedy road to recovery- Janice ❤️

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  10. LolaAugust 27, 2023 at 10:52 AM

    He is so strong!!! We love you Justin!

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