Update 8/23/23

  Things are still progressing slowly in the right direction. Justin had a pretty good PT session this afternoon, Coughed some good gunk out of his lungs, tolerating the ng tube, receiving meds via picc line. Fever is down. Thank you for praying!

They actually were able to culture the bacteria and give a diagnosis.  More on that later.  It doesn't change the current course of treatment in any area of all the different things he is dealing with. 

Some friends from school left some things for him and he actually laughed out loud when we showed him!!! Videos will be next for him.

Baby step #2 keep praying 

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  1. Nina WoodAugust 23, 2023 at 6:36 PM

    Praying for all of you!!

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  2. Kathy TaussigAugust 23, 2023 at 6:37 PM

    Amen. We are si thankful for each baby step! We continue to pray for his recovery.

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  3. Laurie FahrenkrogAugust 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM

    Praise God and all Thanks to God.

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  4. JenivereAugust 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM

    Thank you for the updates. Continued prayers for your family. Praying for rest & nourishment.

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    1. zoe saundersAugust 23, 2023 at 7:27 PM

      yay i am so happy he’s going in a good direction. i love you J❤️❤️

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  5. LourdesAugust 24, 2023 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you so much for the updates!
    we celebrate for every baby step, no matter if is big or small.
    We are praying for his recovery and believing in our loving God for a miracle.

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