Facebook post from Jenn on Sept. 19, 2021


Today marks 4 weeks since our lives changed in a second. Chris and I keep reliving that night over and over. We think of anything we could have done differently, and come up with nothing. He called and said he was about to leave and ended with an “I love you”. I knew as soon as his GPS stopped moving that something was wrong and went to find him. That sight is burned in my memory. I wish everyday we could have a redo but know this is the path we are now on. He believes God saved him that night and I believe he is still intended for greatness. We just have a long road ahead of us. I am so tired but won’t stop helping him. I miss chris and the kids terribly but they know my place is with Julian right now. I havent left them very much in the past so we are all learning our new roles through this ordeal. We did had a good day today. On Saturday, there is only 1 therapy appointment and Sunday is rest day. He’s been working so hard and he is so determined to see this through til the end. I so wish I could do this for him but I’ll be with him every step of the way. He has a whole big army of people that can’t wait to be able to be by his side. “In this family, no one fights alone” is our mantra right now. We had May may and pop come for a visit and I was officially checked off on suctioning so that I could take him outside without another nurse. That is one job I never thought I would have to do as a nurse, but glad I’m comfortable doing it in case he needs me to. Tomorrow is our rest day and my parents are planning a visit as well, and Philip and Stacy. So we will get a little more family time in tomorrow which should give him a good recharge and more motivation for the week to come.
Keep saying a prayer for healing. Much love for all the prayers, cards, texts, and calls.








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