Prayers for Coach Pat Summit Friends and Family

Update 6-27-16. Yesterday I did not update out of respect for Coach Pat Summit and her friends and family.   I would also like to start off today asking everyone to pray for Blaine Jones and his Surgery today.   

     Yesterday was a good day.  J.T.  Really did not rest well, but he felt strong and determined for his rehab. He was visited by Adam, Autumn, Brylee, and His Nerf War Buddy Zander.  Bobby Joe Hancock and his family also stopped by. We loaded them up with arm Bands and they Loaded us up with encouragement and Prayers.  My Good Friend Jason Grooms and his Brother Josh also made the trip down.  The Rehab was really Good. He started doing Board transfers.  He got his pic line out.   

   Today they started training us on how to get him out of bed and get him in the shower and in the chair.   This will give him more freedom.  His Football Coach Cody Baugh showed up for a visit and volunteered to stay two days and Coach him through rehab.  He even volunteered to spend the night and allow us some rest. J.T. Was very excited to see him.   During rehab today he balanced himself.   Moved his weight around.  Latex on his stomach and stretched.  Even played a form of volley ball to develop reflexes and balance.    He has increased his appetite.  He got visits from Shauna Markham and John Slaughter,  Larry Foster from E&H with some gifts.    Chad, Dianna , Erin , and Jesse Forgety stopped I with gifts and spent some time encouraging him.  Allison Evans and her mom drove down and spent the afternoon with him.    He also got a cal from his QB Coach Ron Hudson who has been calling nonstop checking on him.  J.T. Was actually able to talk to him.  Tomorrow he has extensive rehab with Coach Baugh pushing him along with his reg therapists.  Each day we are closer to trachea removal and  Collar removal.  He seems to get stronger.  Still some things are frustrating.  While he is moving fast . It is still a slow moving rehab and injury healing .   Please continue to pray for strength and patience.   #fightfor5. www.thefightfor5.com

Visit and Post from Adam Autumn Harris

Such a blessing to visit with J.T this evening. His spirit, determination and will to overcome this obstacle is very evident. His smile is contagious and it warmed our hearts to have a family prayer with them. So thankful how far he has come and eager to see how far he will go. 

He has started the week with a fury

Update Monday. J.T. Woke up and got ready for therapy .  Went outside for some time in the sun with us  where he used his speaking Valve.  He then went to OT at 10:30 -12:00 had a 30 min break ,  had lunch with ST then went to PT and had Counseling and Technology Class and finished a great day at 3:30.   He was visited by some friends on the Hall Jamie and Patsy . Then at 4:30 he was visited by the Estepp Family who went outside with him again and went to Dinner at the Cafeteria with us.  The food was just OK but it was nice to eat outside the walls of the room.  He said Therapy went really well and that he was on the stand Table for awhile.  He got some Nausea which is normal for the first time.   He had his trachea tube lessened to a smaller size. He had it plugged!!! His Oxygen was taken off and the actual vent machine that was in his room as a precaution was taken away.   He got a sweet Video from Andres Bowman.  I forgot to post yesterday that he got a text from future Tennessee Vols All time Leading Rusher Jalen Hurd.  He also got a Video Message from Baltimore Orioles 3rd Baseman Manny Machado!!!  Thank The a Good Lord for all these milestones and accomplishments. 

He has started the week with a fury.  We hope to get the pic line out soon .  Only one suture remains in his trachea.  The Neck Collar should come off in the near future.   Please Continue to pray!!! God Bless!!! #fightfor5 www.thefightfor5.com

 

We are so Blessed!!!!

Update. J.T. and Christie had a restless night.  He attended Church but had to leave early because he wasn't feeling well.  He had a Visit from Pete, Betsy and Bronson Shipley.  Shane, River, Jack , and Huston came back by.  Travis and Kari Fields stopped in.  Niel and Debbie Fisher also visited .  Jeff , Ladena, And Mahaila Mahaila Coffey  brought him Cookies and spent time with him.  Jason Leslie and Cole Putnal  with Natalie Newman brought  Mandy Royston Cupcakes and many other gifts along with there love and encouragement .   We snuck Cassie our Family pet of 11 years in to see him and he got to love on her.  Tommy, Hollie , Henry, Manning, Danny and Leah went to Church with us.  Danny and Leah hung around all day and cared for him.  They also went to eat dinner with Myself, Christie and Jacob.  We have had so much support.  I would be remiss if I didn't say that My Brothers and there Wives and Children have been totally Amazing and been willing to do anything for J.T. and our family. They have truly shown us just how much they Love us.  We are so Blessed!!!! He got in the bed early and hopes to have a good nights rest so that he can attack his rehab full speed tomorrow.  We hope to wean off the oxygen.  Hopefully get the pic line out.  Gain a stronger appetite and improve the soreness in his throat.  We hope they take the sutures out of his Trachea site and in general gain stamina.  We Love and Appreciate You All.  God Bless!!! #fightfor5

We had an Awesome day

Update.  We had an Awesome day today.  J.T had one hour of stretching for his light rehab today.  Afterwards  he spent the rest of the day with Great Family and Friends.  He Started it off with a visit from his good friends Shane and River Bailey , Huston Hamilton and Jack Bevill.  They went with him to the Cafeteria to have an ICEE and just hang.  We came back to the room and Stacy and Brianna Alvis and Tatum Trent returned for more visit time.  The next to show up were a youth group from Spruce Pine Grove Baptist Church .  Who had loaded up a bus load of people including Sone teammates Mylan Brewer, Logan Heck, Jacob Helton, and Evan Price.  Rick and  Tammy Brewer were also there.  So many folks I can't name them all but I will post pictures of everyone.  Jacob got to hang with Henry and Manning all day.  Tommy and Hollie came back by and Danny and Leah showed up unexpectedly.  Austin Price and his family also came by and J.T. got to talk Tennessee Football with the Volquest Legend.  While J.T. Was visiting all these folks Christie and I  slipped away for a Romantic Dinner at an Italian Restaurant to Celebrate our 21st Wedding Anniversary which was Yesterday.  I am so Lucky to have her as my wife and partner!!! I am gonna post some pictures from today as well as some from his trip outside yesterday.  We hope everyone has A Blessed weekend.  #fightfor5

 

The Pictures Tell the Story!!! He had an Awesome Day!!!

Update  The Pictures Tell the Story!!! He had an Awesome Day!!!  All after Weaning off the Vent in ICU last night!!!  He got to go outside today for the first time in almost 5 weeks with us , Tommy,Hollie Henry and Manning.  I haven't even got to postings those pictures yet!!! 94 Degrees in Hotlanta Never felt so good.  Forest, Larry and Brenda Gladson and Casey and Ashley Jones came by as well as Nikki, Mike and Pearson Harrison, and Her Nephew.   Brianna and Stacy Alvis came and brought Tatum Trent to the Fashion Show.   Stacy Cousin who is the Coach at Kell High School  brought his son and they came to the Show.  We are So Proud that J.T. got to be himself tonight. And Strut his stuff and hang with some great friends and family.  The Folks who put on the show and were in it ranged from his Doctors, Nurses , Techs, Therapists , Current and Former Shepherd Patients.  That explains just how Great a Place this is.  Lastly we are so Thankful to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who obviously is in control for granting these Victories.  For that We Rejoice.  This is only the beginning of this Long Journey that we are on.  Thanks again for all your Love and Support.  Continue to Pray!!!

#fightfor5. thefightfor5.com

Great to Hear his voice and see him Smile!!

Update.  Got a good nights rest.   White blood count normal.  No fevers.  No antibiotics.  Had a visit from Doug, Cathy, Austin , and Ethan Crowder.  Also Jaret Brooks.  Ethan and Jaret got to go to therapy with him.  During therapy they played WIi.  Had a Swallow test that showed swallowing was progressing but that some problems and concerns  exist.    Best news is tonight we go for 24 hour Vent weaning.  Which means over night in ICU for observation.  Had an awesome session with his counselor in which exciting opportunities for progress were revealed.  Tomorrow J.T. Will Participate in a Fashion Show Fundraiser for the Adolescent Teams Outings.  He is very excited.  He will be Modeling Banana Republic and is the very first on the Runway and he is cleared to not wear his collar during the event!!!  Pray for Rest,  Pray that the Vent Weaning goes well.   Pray for Healing and Pray for God's Will.  You can visit www.thefightfor5.com. For more pics videos and info.   God Bless!!!

Please Keep JT and his Family in your Prayers

Update. Rehab was not our best.  Just so tired and irritated over not resting only slept 15 minutes the whole night.  Did go 14 hours off the vent.  Christie and I got checked off on Tracheotomy Care, Suction, and Inexoflation .  This means he can go out of the room to the cafeteria, Court yard and Church with out a nurse escort.  Also means we can actually do these things for him when needed.  He got a visit from his longtime friend Landon Margetjak.  He also had a visit from Micheal , Allie, Andreas, and Sebastian Bowman.  They really encouraged him Sebastian sang Happy Birthday a couple of times ( his birthday is not until December). They had a Wonderful Prayer with him.    He got a shout out From NFL Star Micheal Bush and Future #1 NBA Draft Pick Ben Simmons.  He actually ate Solid food Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and some Peaches.  Best thing is that all stayed down.  J.T. Spent the evening with his Wonderful Sister Peyton watching the season premiere of Big Brother!!!  He's looking forward to a good nights rest and a better day tomorrow.  He will have a Barium Swallow test which we hope yields good results.  Still continues on the Antibiotics to fight the Infection.  He did not have any Fever today.   Please Continue to Pray.  Everyone can also visit his website at www.thefightfor5.com for more info , Video, Pictures, and much more!!!

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Update  J.T.'s Day went very well yesterday.  He wore his Pal's T-Shirt to Rehab!!! He got on the Hand bike. He was off the vent for 14 hours.  He has had a temperature and his White Blood Count is way up.  He definitely has an infection.  they are searching for the source.  They have started him on antibiotics.   The bone Doctor said his X-ray looked good.  They will check in 2 weeks.  He did clear him to take the Collar off while in bed which is Great.  I forgot to mention the other day that he had his first real shower !! He said it felt awesome.  We all went to the Meeting with his Doctor, Counselor, and Case Manager yesterday and it went really well.  We knew we would get some good news and maybe differing opinions.  The news we got was really all positive.  They did not put any limits on the level of Recovery he can have.  It is very early, but the believe he is ahead of the game.  He has not even really started his actual Rehab yet.  The Team they have taking Care of him is so Amazing!!!   He is still having trouble resting.  His Swallowing is progressing and his appetite is improving.  He had a visit again from my friend and Former Chief and Wasp Kevin Rogers.  Yesterday afternoon he got a very Encouraging call from ETSU Head Football Coach Carl Torbush.  He talked to J.T. On Speaker phone and was so Genuine.  He gave him two different Bible Verses to Read and reflect on.  J.T's Voice is getting a little better.  He was able to say a few words to Coach .  Coach Torbush promised to Call weekly.  The Doctors also talked about a speaking valve to help him communicate.  So for Praying purposes Please Pray for the infection to be found and be eradicated,  for Continued vent weaning, Rest,  appetite growth,  swallowing improvement,  secretion management, and most of all Gods ultimate healing!!!!   Thanks to everyone!!!

    P.S.  Everyone can visit his website.

that has been set up for him. 

Video from Peyton Manning

Update 12 more hours off the Vent!!! He sometimes has trouble adjusting to bring back on the vent.  He is still having trouble resting.  His rehab went well.  He actually got on his stomach today. Been Zooming around in his chair.  He got a care package from his favorite Pal's Today which included an Awesome T-Shirt!!! I am sure he will wear it tomorrow.  We are all exhausted as today marked four weeks since his injury.  Tomorrow we have a Big meeting with his Doctors and Staff that we are looking forward to.  He got an Awesome Video from The Sheriff  Former Tennessee Vols QB and Reigning Super Bowl Champion Peyton Manning.    Please Continue to Pray for progress with secretion, breathing, rest ,  our meeting and Healing .   Thanks for everyone's Prayers and Support it is truly amazing!!!  #fightfor5

Father's Day

Update Great Fathers Day  spent with my Wonderful Family!!!  J. T .  Stayed off the Vent 12 Hours again.  He visited with his Family again before they headed back home.   He got to go to the Church service upstairs thanks to his wonderful nurses and the techs.   The Service was Awesome.  He got Videos sent to him by Legendary Alabama Coach Gene Stallings and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney.  Both gave him genuine and inspiring messages. He had some late visitors traveling home from Florida.  Coach Cody Baugh, Chloe , Lottie , Lorali, Pops , Grandy, and GiGi.  They brought gifts , Hugs and Prayers.   Lastly J.T. Got to watch LeBron and The Cavs Win. He's always been for them.  Jacob , Christie Peyton and Myself were all Curry Fans. After This week I have Greater Faith than I ever have that God is going to work a Miracle here.  Lives are already changed and so many people are praying and believing in the power of our Lord and Savior.  God Bless You All.  #fightfor5

 

Another Awesome Day!!!

Update. JT had another Awesome day!!!  The Pulmonary Doctor came in and said we are gonna do 12 hours off the vent today.  Check that one off!!!  He went to One hour of therapy and did well.  His Brother Jacob , His Nana and Papaw all got to watch in therapy and hang with him all day.  He came back to the room and got to visit with his Aunt Ashley,  Her Uncle Ron ,  his Cousins Reagan , Liam, Nolan and Conner.    He had a blast just watching and Interacting with them.    He got a Surprise visit from Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs who was such an Impressive Person.  He brought J.T. A Signed Football , gave him some encouraging words and most importantly Prayed with us all.    Christie and I took Jacob to the movies to see Finding Dory and to Dinner.  We really enjoyed the one on one time.  While we were away Mike , Amy Jo , Jenna and his Teammate Conner Powell came and spent all evening with him.  They brought him a Special Quilt made out of T-Shirts  with All his Cherokee Baseball Teammates Numbers and Signatures on it.   The Quilt was Special made for him by Amy Jo's Mom  Jeni Bare.  I Praise the Lord for another day of progress.  #fightfor5