Facebook post from Jenn on Sept. 15, 2021


Thank you again for all the texts, calls and help from everyone. I can’t tell you how much it gives me strength when I think I don’t have anymore strength to go around for both Julian and I. I pride myself on being a strong and independent woman but this has brought me to my knees many days. I think coming to Shepherd Center we were hoping this was a magical place that preformed miracles on a daily basis. Although it is wonderful, reality is another thing by itself. Julian did have a bad break of 2 vertebrae and still working on rehab on a daily basis to try to get as much function as we can. He is being so brave and trying so hard despite knowing the seriousness of our situation. He even asks me how I’m doing on a regular basis which is so Julian to want me to be ok. Not only to be going through the worst moment in my life but to do it with covid restrictions is on another level. I’m dark moments people crave physical affection. A hug can go a long way when there are no words to make the situation brighter. I have hound support in another mom and in a family friend that works here. Kristen Britt O'BrienCorrie SamplesJulian has also found some comfort in the other boys that are patients here. That is a blessing that we have them when family can not be at our side. We do have a tentative discharge date, and we will continue to rehab as much as possible but there are no guarantees in what will return. We continue to pray for the best but will continue to learn where we are so that Julian will continue to get what he needs. He loves all the letters and videos and it’s killing him not to be home but he wants to be the best Julian we can be when we do go home. Please continue to kee us in your thoughts and prayers. We do believe God saved Julian on August 21st and I know he was meant to be here to continue to make people smile. @emilyruth96 made this design for us to wear and I think it says best what we need. HOPE LOVE CURE




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