STEADY AS SHE GOES

Steady progress being made!  Jason didn't need the left chest tube put back in which was good news.  The had him back on the CPAP machine yesterday to help with the pneumothorax seen on the morning's chest xray but that is off today and he had been on just oxygen most of this morning  Now I just heard from Carolin that they took that off and are seeing how he does totally on is own.  Yay!

Most of yesterday he was very sleepy which was a good thing as there was so much excitement the day before.  They did put a NG tube in so he could get that good nutrition going again which we were glad to hear -but in typical Jason style he pulled that out during the night!  So we are expecting that they will put a feeding tube into his stomach today - called a PEG.  That should be more comfortable for him as he's made it quite clear he is not wanting anything near his face!  (And with good reason!)

Yesterday they did start some PT and OT but he was too sleepy to care much.  Carolin continued today's good report saying that he was more responsive this morning.  He also had most of his stitches removed today.   So two more yay's!

Our prayers for him to live and live without breathing help have been heard and it looks like Jason is physically coming through this with flying colors.  We had lots of grim sounding stories of what could happen but though there have been a few bumps - it feels like we are out of any physical danger.

Now we are hoping everyone will become, as one of his friends said, his prayer warriors, for the power of his brain to regain it's normal function.  That as each day goes by it will slowly but surely recognize all of us and respond well to the therapy they have started at the hospital and will continue when he's ready to move to the rehab facility.

There have been such beautiful messages posted on all of our FB pages and emails and we know some people don't even know Jason that well but have joined in our fight out of the belief in the courage and strength of the human spirit and prayers really working.  I wanted to share a few so everyone can get just a little idea of what a special person J is:

Jason, the world is better with your vibrant spirit and kind heart. All of the people you have touched, are now touching you with their prayers and love... I am praying that their love will become such a tangible reality to you and it will energize your body through the healing process. I do believe God works miracles, and it seems he's already working one in you. ♥ I will be praying for you.

Praying for you Jason. I've not forgotten your strong spirit; you make an impact on people

Out of tragedy comes triumph..out of darkness comes light, out of storms comes the sun, out of tears of sadness comes tears of joy. I believe in you bro...I believe out of your sleep, you will awake. I believe I will see your shining face, big bold eyes, and great smile in the near future. 

 

May all the prayers continue around the world from family and friends and give J the strength he needs to heal and come back to us- love you so much bro we are standing strong and united as a family right by your side 

There's a light at the end of every tunnel, and for each and every bad situation there is an equally good one just waiting for the right moment to shine.

 

God pays attention to the detail and it had been so cool to see how many people are praying for you. It speaks so strongly about the man that you are and the affect that You have had on others that so many love and Care about you J Shep!! Rooting for you.. Continuing to pray for you... And expecting God to carry you through this!!!  

 

Prayers, hope, healing, and the strength to walk out of that trauma care center...on your own...are all coming your way, Jason. He's carrying you right now, so there's only one set of footprints in the sand, but when you wake up, there will again be two. You can do this--

 

Again - there are no words to tell all of you what this support means and is doing for Jason as well as us.  It's not always easy to stay positive but for me, as I'm sure all of his family, every time I read and hear how many people care and are rooting for him it makes it just a little easier.