New Pace 8/29/23

 Justin had a pretty good night and is adjusting to a little more independence and definitely more "peace & quiet" in this unit rather than ICU.

He has had OT and Speech, and will have PT and a 2nd OT session this afternoon. He does get a headache from the activity and bright lights, but they are putting into his plan to give pre-workout tylenol.

We have talked to hemotology and Neuro and things can stay the course. We are now meeting a few new treatment/dr departments and will start meeting with Rehab to make a longer term recovery plan.

Not too much new today. Thank you for praying! We are "here for the long haul", but Justin is on board.

And he orders 2 desserts with every meal and ate 2 breakfasts👍 🥞



Comments

  1. John AdamsAugust 29, 2023 at 3:19 PM

    Two desserts... I'll have to remember that if I'm ever in a similar situation :-)

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  2. Becky & Jason Stone (and Connor)August 29, 2023 at 7:32 PM

    So thankful for the updates and good news. Please tell Justin even his soccer teammates from long ago are pulling for him!

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  3. Kelly JohnsonAugust 29, 2023 at 7:44 PM

    Max was thrilled to see you today and how well you are looking!

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    1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2023 at 7:49 PM

      *and said how well you are doing

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  4. Sophia MunAugust 29, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    Hi! This is Sophia Mun and me and some of other Justin's old midvale friends just wanted to see if we were able to go visit him or have a time to FaceTime him! If not that's totally ok! Thank you so much and I'm praying for the recovery.

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  5. UnknownAugust 30, 2023 at 12:48 PM

    Sounds like his appetite is back and he is crushing it! Keep up the work!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

    I am so happy to hear that Justin is out of ICU and making progress. I'll keep praying for his healing. One day at a time!

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