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April Update

  It's been awhile since I've posted.  Justin's situation is hard to write about, but I know there are people who want to know what's going on with Justin, my son.  In truth, he is getting sicker and weaker.  For awhile,he made great progress, talking, eating, and getting back into his power wheelchair.   Then he started getting weaker.  His left lung became covered with secretions, and he needed surgery to scrape things out. Then a CT scan revealed more new spine fractures (total of 7).  After that, he just hasn't been able to get over the hump.  This week, Justin decided to discontinue the weaning from the ventilator.  He is on full breath support and can no longer use the voice valve to talk without dangerous oxygen drops.  Pain medication has been significantly increased to help him deal with the pain. It's a tough thing for a 23-year-old to confront one's mortality.  We will continue this journey with Justin to the end to the best of our abilities.  We
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Green Giant

During the last week of May, we moved Justin into the summer dorms at UW Whitewater. He will be taking chemistry this summer. Good luck, Justin.

We were on our way west. Our first stop was Blue Earth, Minnesota, where we stayed at the county fairgrounds’ campground. 


Blue Earth is famous for, you guessed it, the Jolly Green Giant and little sprouts too. 


But the real reason for stopping in Blue Earth was to see our friends, Brent and Michele. We had a quick dinner at a local Mexican restaurant and then spent time at their home catching up.


It was a great start to our trip. Next stop: South Dakota. There will be dispersed.camping. Julia is excited, kinda, sorta.

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MFH said…
Um....I have to ask...what, pray tell, is there in South Dakota to elicit anything more than, yuh know, "kinda, sorta?"

Of course, yuh muz be doin' sumpin' right. I mean, she hasn't yet come out with, "I don't THINK so!" (Has she?) : - )
June 19, 2021 at 11:24 PM
John said…
We have been to South Dakota together several times. We both enjoy the state although I probably like it better. Trails, wildlife, incredible scenery are the top draws for us.
June 20, 2021 at 3:44 PM
MFH said…
And here I thought it was a facsimile of Kansas.
June 21, 2021 at 10:18 AM
MFH said…
I'll be interested in seeing what you find.
June 22, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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