Positive Vibes for Mark Johnson

I’ve started this page for my oldest son, Mark, and have asked him to do the best he could to write his story. His story is lengthy and if you don’t care to read it all suffice it to say that he was involved in a horrific head on collision a week ago. This is every parents nightmare, although the blessing is that our Lord Jesus spared his life, as well as there are no brain injuries or paralysis. 
I realize the amount seems hard to swallow but he explains this at the end of his story. Please help him by at the very least sharing the link. He is not trying to be greedy, he is thinking the best he can right now and I’m not going to take that away from him. He will have medical bills for who knows how long, lawyer fees and is worried about taking care of his family. He does not expect to raise this much, but I will promise you this:

Whatever is raised will go for the things I mentioned, if there is a miracle and he is able to start working sooner than expected then any excess funds will be put into a College or Trust fund for his 2 month old daughter, Lydia Rae.

Thank you all for reading this far and for the many, many prayers, phone calls and texts.  Please continue praying. Marks story follows. 

be well...be happy...be loved. ~Pam



For those who know and those who do not,
I was involved in a horrific accident last Friday night 01/26/2019
I do not remember any of this other then waking up days later in a hospital not able to move panicking because I have cords and tubes on every inch of me and I could not find my family...

I was airlifted to a facility last Friday night after a head on collision with another vehicle.

That is all I'm saying to anyone in that matter as I need to remember on my own. Not have tainted visions of what other people are telling me.
I am more then lucky to be alive I had to be cut from my vehicle and taken away by helicopter....
I pray that Everybody involved has a speedy recovery and good health as quick as possible. Some of you may know those others involved some may not. I have no idea who they are but again I am not interested in discussing this situation directly around the accident with anyone...

It's been almost a week and I am laying here
27yrs old as a vegetable. I cannot walk, I cannot roll over in bed, I cannot stand up on my own.

Some may also know I just had a baby girl, she turned 2 months while I was in ICU.

I cannot hold her,
I cannot love her like a father should be able to, I cannot guide her, sadly right now I cannot take care of her or myself on my own.
I am laying awake it's almost 600am I've been trying for hours to write this as I have nothing else to do, it is hard.

I have suffered more injuries then I thought possible for a single human being to go through.
*Lacerations to spleen and liver
Internal bleeding couldn't be spotted at first so they had to cut my cheat wide open and let it sit there until they could pin point it.
* Multiple broken vertebrae in my spine
* Fractured sternum, as well as
* Multiple broken ribs
* Both lungs collapsed
The left one is fine now, the right lung still has a hole in it but is "stable" this makes me more succeptible to pneumonia
* Multiple lacerations and bruising on almost every inch of my body
* Fractured right elbow, cannot use it right now... I'm right side dominant
* Both knees fractured, luckily the fractures were horizontal not vertical
* My right leg multiple fractures have multiple rods in through the knee to keep my leg together
* My right ankle attached to right leg by multiple screws
* My left leg itself is swollen like a super used tampon looks unproprtionate to my body but it's the only one that is not completely broken it's my saving grace

I have had to accept the fact I cannot control my bowels. I have shit myself more times then I care to mention,and I cannot even wipe to save my life

I physically can move my mouth to eat but it's harder then I ever thought foods I love that full plates would be gone in seconds now takes me sometimes 2 hrs to eat, I finally got allowed solid food again a couple days ago now.
Before that I had multiple tubes and couldn't even drink any water.

There was a lot more in my last attempts to write this post but I am running out of energy as now it's been over 3 hours trying to do what used to be a simple 5 minute task.

I thank God everyday for helping me through this. I refuse to be another statistic or victim,
I am a soldier,
I am a warrior and a fighter
My 2 month old baby girl can move around better then daddy, she can eat more, she can drink more, she can speak more (well baby sounds).
But I refuse to leave her and give up I refuse to leave her to this world with just her and her momma. Today was the first day in over a week I got to have her at my side and wrap one arm around her while in bed. I cannot sit up and hold her I am unable to physically.



Everyday I find motivation in her pictures and it's a sign from God it's not my time.

I haven't been fortunate enough to to work in subzero temps like I have been looking forward to since last year. I enjoy work for a change, however I now have no idea as to how many MONTHS OR YEARS before I can go back to working like I was. I have refused to give up and everyday I find strength to impress those around me helping me through this, staff has all told me I am recovering way too quickly....there is only one answer to that.. well 2
1) God, thank Jesus for all those prayers from all over the world
&
2) Mind Over Matter

Like my dad would tell me on the coldest of days, it's only cold because you think it's cold....
Well I'm only a vegetable now if I think I am a vegetable... I am in reverse roles of where I was years ago.. years ago I set my life aside for 5 years to take care of my Great Grandpa Stephen Robinson. I would help him out of bed, I would help him get dressed, I would help him with wiping after using he bathroom, with eating... This all started about 10 yeas ago. And now about 5 years after he passed I am in his position... It opened my eyes to many things.
He was stronger then anyone gave him credit for he lived this way for years and I had no problem being by his side now I feel he is by my side, looking down saying, " Don't get stuck" it's ok just one more step. ..
It takes at least 1-2 people to get me out of bed
It takes at least 2 to transport me.
Today was the first day I attempted actually walking.. well hobbling on 1 foot with a walker, a back brace, leg cast, and a guide belt over my back brace for PCAs and RNs to help keep me up.
Takes me 30 minutes on average just to try and pee now
I cannot dress myself
I cannot do everything I have taken for granted for so long... I am not even 30 years old.
I am embarrassed, I am sad, I am in pain 24/7 everywhere but I manage to keep my spirits up
I hadn't  decided whether or not to start a go fund me account, I am too stubborn to do so myself as I do not like asking for help, but it would be selfish of me to not try to help my baby girl Lydia and her mother Kari get away from all this extra burden. 

However now I have no choice but to ask for help in every aspect of my life now and it's hard to get ahold of.
I've been so free doing what I need to for a long time and independent for longer. I cannot fix my cars like I used to
I cannot shoot guns like I used to
I cannot play video games like I used to, I may not even be able to play cards like I used to.

But I am not writing this for a sob story or for people to feel sorry for me.
The exact opposite people.

Thank God everyday for your family and friends, kiss your wife and child before you leave as you may never see them again.
I have been frustrated with everyone lately because I am frustrated at myself.. do not be like me
Be better then me so if something God forbid happens to you, you won't regret your last words. I
Have not been able to see my hundreds of Dogs that I take care of and love
I have not been able to be cold, some might not be thankful for that but at least you have the choice to go out or not.

Do not let your pride get the best of you remain humble and stay kind

Thank you all for your love and support, please do not get offended if I do not respond to you.
I have been straying away from social media, but it's the only way to reach almost everyone at once right now when I cannot write letters or talk very easily.
If you feel he need to send a card or condolences or flowers or whatever then please contact my mother
Pam Johnson she will give you an address where you can send these items.. I am not at this address that she will give you.. I am still in the hospital but need to focus on me recovering so I can get back to my beautiful family and watch my little girl grow instead of her watching daddy on the verge of death.

I love you all and Godbless.

Mark Johnson

My mom is a fighter too she has Donatello...
I choose you Raphael


Now the goal is high, but I was always taught to reach for the moon so when you fail you hit the stars.
 I'm reaching for the moon but the stars are telling me I have no definitive time frame on when I will be able to go back to work and start taking care of my famiky like a real man should.
Much love,
Mark Johnson
p.s. 
Please do not feel obligated, it's for those who want to contribute in some how some way.