keep the blender, it is awesome. o.o

While many relatives, friends, and co-workers have heard the story, few have a complete understanding of how serious the accident was and on how life threatening the injuries were. Wednesday night I was reading internet medical site reviews that suggested 5% to 55% mortality rates for the type of injuries that Justin incurred. Wow, think about it. What if someone told you that there was a 5% chance that a loved one would not survive? Now, increase that to 55%.

Justin continues to recover well. Within a few days he has also rapidly matured, gaining decades of understanding within days. There is something to be realized form spending two days in a trauma center watching and listening to patients being rolled through with life threatening injuries from motorcycle crashes, gun shots, and drugs.

Patricia and I are proud of how Justin has pulled through and how Justin has used this experience to have a positive impact on others. At least 20 people have already told him that they will now wear helmets when they ride bicycles — including one of his doctors.

I am also very proud of how Patricia dropped everything and spent two nights by Justin’s side in the Trauma Center. If you are ever in serious medical need, Patricia is one of a select few who is a true healer and advocate. She helped my mom recover, and last week she assured that Justin received full medical attention, as well as, her uncompromising love and attention.

I also express my appreciation for a rapidly growing number of prayer groups throughout the US, from our neighbor Joan, to numerous members of Patricia’s family, to my brother Tom’s family in California.

“And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom” :so, if you ride a bicycle, wear a fucking helmet,
Dad

– Justin