CHEERS FOR O.A.R.!!!!

A little over two weeks ago David and I almost lost our beloved son, Carolin almost lost her husband, Allison, Aaron, and Brian almost lost their brother, Carolin's parents and siblings almost lost an in law who has become very important to them.  Two weeks ago yesterday so many peoples lives changed because of our common love and respect for one very special man.  We are all bonded by the prayers we prayed together that Jason would live.  And together our voices were heard and Jason is going to make it physically, despite some obstacles thrown in his way.  Now he is about to start the next part of his journey - really the hardest part - to fight to come back to us as he enters rehabilitatio

There is much news to share tonight!  Tomorrow morning Jason will leave the wonderful care he's received by the very special staff in the Neuro Trauma Unit at Lancaster General Hospital and make the trip by medical transport to Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation hospital near Philadelphia, PA.  He will be one hour from Carolin's parents house and three hours from all of us here in Frederick, MD.  Carolin will be provided with free housing right next to the rehab hospital and will be involved in all of his many types of therapy.  Even their dog, Tokala, will be allowed occasional visits in hopes this will be a big spark for Jason.

Medically the infectious disease doctor says J may not even have had pneumonia the 2nd time around and is pretty much thinking the reason he spiked the high fevers and became so sick last weekend was due to a bacterial infection in his blood due to all of the tubes he had.   His white blood cell count is now normal as are all his vital signs.  What now remains is the continued healing of the many broken bones he suffered and the healing of his brain. 

One big concern has been with no income coming in and Jason's medical insurance only covering a few months of rehabilitation, how to help him, Carolin and their soon to be baby girl pay for ongoing costs.  With the help of several people we are happy to give you a way to donate if you would like to help financially.  The link is above and you can also find it on Jason Shepard Fan Club page on FB.

There are also fund raisers being planned - I know Aaron, Brian, and Allison and their spouses are all planning a very special one that I will give the exciting details out to everyone as soon as things are firmed up.

The most touching news today was that, O.A.R,  Jason's very favorite band, who he has followed since their beginning in the Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD area many years ago, responded with a beautiful note on the Jason Shepard Fan Club Page after being contacted by his brother, Brian, (and I've heard another friend did as well).   Thank you so much!  There is no doubt this will be a highlight of Jason's recovery!  Hurry up J - we can't wait to share this with you!