Justin Fund


Hello, my name is Ruth and I would like to share with you, the story of my son, Justin and how on August 18th, 2016 our lives were changed forever. Justin is the 2nd oldest of 6 children. Prior to August 18th, Justin was always a free spirited young man. He loved to make people laugh and was a business man by nature. He was a dreamer and a goal setter. He liked to create lyrics and sing. He had aspirations of being a superstar. He is also a deep thinker and finder of solutions. He loved socializing and always brightened up any room he entered. He was the type of young man that had to believe in something before he would pursue it. You could never force him to do anything if it was not his will. We always encouraged and gave him advice, which he always took to heart. One day in particular, he did just that. Realizing that he had to better himself, get ahead in life and become someone, he decided to go back to school and plan his future. He set his goals and enjoyed achieving them, one by one. I will later share an essay he wrote for school. I'm so proud of him.
All that was lost on August 18th, 2016. Justin was in a car accident in which he lost total control of his car and with great impact, hit a utility pole. Justin amazingly survived, but was left with very little hope of a future based on experts. Justin was diagnosed with diffuse axonal brain injury which resulted in severe traumatic brain injury. To see him laying there in a coma, helpless with no life, left me in total shock. I remained by his side every day, for months not knowing if he would get better, let alone survive. This is something I would never wish to see anyone go through. This is my son, and I had to accept that he would never be the same Justin we all grew to love so much. That Justin was now gone. I realized that I needed to mourn the lost of old Justin and prepare for the new Justin that was about to unfold in our lives. That is one of the most hardest and painful realizations I was forced to face. I miss my baby so much.
He remained in a coma for 4 months when finally, with love n prayers, n GOD, Justin started to awaken in November. He celebrated his 25th birthday in the hospital. He was not fully conscious but we made it special. Just to see his eyes open on his birthday, was more like a present for me.
From this point, everything he learned would have to be retaught. He has to learn how to walk, talk, eat, etc. Everything he lost in his 25years had to be regained. The new Justin, is similiar to the old, as he is still stubborn and determined. He can communicate well on a letter board we created. He spells out things for us. He even requested a chicken sandwich, but is still learning to swallow and may have to wait a little longer. He becomes more needy, and gets frustrated at times. Justin, a natural "righty", now uses his left side limbs to tackle little tasks in therapy. His right side is still very weak, and will take therapy to hopefully get to where it was before.
I am proud to say as of January 24, 2017, Justin finally left the hospital, and is now at a residential rehabilitiation facility, which he will remain for up to 30 days. I'm hoping it can help him become more independent, if not show him the basics for transitioning him to be more self sufficient.
After rehab, he will finally be coming home. I dreamed of the day that I can finally have my son back home. However, I'm scared. I've relied on the nurses and aides so much over the months. I'm so grateful for all they've done to help Justin. I don't know what to expect and how I'm going to do it with his 4 younger, dependent siblings at home. But we have to make it happen. He will need full time attention and care. His insurance doesn't cover at home therapy or at home nursing care. There is still so much he will need and accommodations to be made. Things such as equipments to care for him, training, therapy, medicines, healthcare and most of all patience.
I heard about this site from a nurse. She told me how it can help Justin when I bring him home. I want him to be the best he can be, like all mothers want their child to be. He will require a lot more therapy and assistance at home. I know with your generousity and support, I can give Justin what he needs. He is still so young and has a lot of life to live. He knows that as well, and I believe this is why he is a fighter and never gives up. Please help me, help him make his dreams come true. At age 25, Justin has just begun to live, and I would love for once, to say life will get a little bit easier.
I keep his essay on the wall in the hospital to remind us what he wants to be......


Thank u and God Bless ❤️