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September 24, 2006

Josh Is Coming Home

Well everyone is furiously working to make Josh's home ready, because he's coming home on Thursday. He's worked so hard, and now he is well enough to be released. Thanks so much to Chad and Josh's friend Paul, they're redoing the bathroom to make it suitable for Josh.

Posted by jason at 05:58 PM | Comments (36)

September 14, 2006

Another Josh Update

Hey all, I got to see Josh pick up his 2 year old son today and put him on his lap, it was pretty awesome. (He was in a wheelchair). He's really healing up. Unfortunately, he's been told lately that he will likely still be using a cane and in pain even in December. So that was a little depressing to him. . . but. . .

He's so thankful he's not completely paralyzed - he's surrounded by people who will be disabled for life. One of the new friends he has made drank too much at a party, got into a car. .. and next thing he knew, was in the hospital and is completely paralyzed. He also knows someone who was diabetic and had a small infection on his leg. Now 3 operations later, his leg is amputated up to his thigh.

So yeah, he's very thankful.

Couple of funny stories. Many of you know Josh and his great personality. Well the therapists love Josh too. And because of this, every one of them has signed Josh up for their sessions. So Josh was getting way too busy and exhausted and had to cancel on some of them.

Another story. The hospital heard that Josh was a musician, so they forced him to join the musical rehab class. A man who can only move one hand pounds on a drum while Josh plays the keyboard. He said he plays mostly Blues chords. Wow, if only we had video of that one.

Josh walked 205 feet with his walker. He walks everyday now. He says its so painful, but also feels great to accomplish so much. He actually also pushed himself up off of the floor.

If any of you would still like to donate, they could still use anything anyone wants to give. He won't be able to work for quite some time, and workman's comp only covers 75% of his former salary. He and his family greatly appreciate everything you've done for them so far, it's amazing. People who attended the European tour, thanks so much for your generosity.

Posted by jason at 11:21 PM | Comments (38)

September 05, 2006

64 steps

Josh took 64 steps today (with a walker).

He's working so hard. One tiny setback though, his team of doctors decided today that it'll likely be a month from now before he's released.

Posted by jason at 06:04 PM | Comments (70)

September 01, 2006

Walking and Overwhelmed

The following is a IM conversation between me and Josh (thought I'd try something new so you all don't get bored).

jas: so you stood!?
josh: I walked today

jas: how far??? that's amazing
josh: Twice
jas: wow, did it hurt?
josh: It was awesome
josh: It hurt a lot
jas: i can imagine
josh: But felt good
jas: are your vertabrae still broken?
josh: Yes they are
jas: and it's ok to walk while they are broken?
josh: Five are broken. And my hip.
jas: hey I gave sunshine a check yesterday
jas: and will have another
josh: That is awesome
josh: I am overwhelmed
jas:why are you overwhelmed? I know this month is ok . . .for future months you mean?
josh: No, overwhelmed by love
jas: oh I know, you should be it's amazing. a whole lot of people gave like 20 and 30 dollars i haven't counted just how many people but it's a load of them
josh: So cool Wow so awesome Ok gotta go

Posted by jason at 01:47 PM | Comments (54)