Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Justin Walking!

Justin walked today on his one leg!!! Another very happy day! He was able to walk a few feet with the help of a walker. It will become easier when he has both legs, but for now he is making great progress with the left leg. Watching him walk was a great way to start off the day. Again it was a very happy, and emotional day!

Today has been another jam packed day. Just an example of his day today: Physical Therapy at 8:00 am, Occupational Therapy at 9:00 am, Physical medicine and Rehabilitation doctors appointment at 10:00 am, Meeting with Section leader and Family readiness coordinator at 11:45, Warrior clinic aka Primary Care doctors appointment at 1:00pm/13:00, Safety meeting 3:00 pm/15:00, and formation at 4:00pm/16:00. Justin told me today that he is working harder now then he ever did. Justin has weekly doctors visits with multiple doctors. I know he really enjoys outpatient, but I think he enjoyed when the doctors came to him during inpatient. So far all the doctors are pleased with his progress. Hopefully in two weeks Justin will be cleared for his right leg.

During his meeting with his section leader, Justin told him he wants to go back to school. So Justin should be starting criminal justice classes in January! He may also start working on getting his top secret clearance. Now that Justin is getting better he is able to see all the different job options he has available to him. He really wants to go back to school to get his degree, and it is so nice he can start working on it right here on base.

Here is the video of Justin walking:







8 comments:

  1. FABULOUS! Justin is such an amazing young man. And you have an amazing family. I wish and pray for all the best for you all!

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  2. I had a real hard time seeing my screen clearly at the end! What a great day!! Proud of you Justin! Now get some meat on your bones!!

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  3. This video is extremely touching. Justin, as well as the rest of your family, is such an inspiration! I'm so glad he is doing so well <3

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  4. Your such an amazing and strong young man!! You have come such a long way in a short time!! Keep up the great attitude and keep striding forward like you are!!! good luck with the schooling you will go far and know you have such an incredible family that will be by your side through all the happy and rough spots...God Bless and know we are all praying in CT!!! hugs to you and the family!!!

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  5. Awesome Justin. This Christmas is going to be the best ever. Give your mom and dad and your sister another big hug. How many steps do Marines take backwards; none we only go forward. (MCRD 1979 Paris Island)

    Rick Kirley

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  6. Wow! What strength, inner and outer. Nurture that inner strength and you will move mountains. :-)

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  7. Justin

    What a beautiful sight!! I have been praying for your recovery and have been following Jen's updates. You are truly an inspiration to everyone who knows and loves you. Keep up the great work all our love and prayers to all of you. Vicki Crabbe & Dennis

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  8. THIS IS AMAZING AND WHAT A GREAT TRANSFORMATION FROM THE PREVIOUS POSTS FROM THE THIRTEEN WEEKS OF HOSPITALIZATION. YOURE IN MY PRAYERS JUSTIN AND KEEP ON THE PROGRESS. EVERY POST MAKES ME ECSTATIC OF ALL THE OBSTABLES YOU'VE OVERCOME WITH THE SUPPORT OF YOUR FAMILY AND DETERMINATION TO BE WELL AND HAPPY.

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