After getting his best night of sleep so far, Jess started his day by going through lots of tests. He met all of of Drs and had pictures, xrays, cat scans, an MRI, and of course lots of pokes. But the highlight of his day was after all the test came back clear he was given the green light to get into his first wheelchair. We went through a tour of the hospital and Briley LOVED her ride on dad's lap!
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Uncle Jess,thats good that your doing well. Your arms look so strong and baby Briley looks so big! I`m happy for you. I was also in the hospitle once and had to haye stiches on my mouth!OUCH! see you soon! -ryan-
Hey Jess and Emily,
You guys look great! I am so excited for your time at Craig. I know you will do well and I can't wait to come and visit next week. We are praying for you everyday and it has been great to be able to watch your recovery. Love Holly
Uncle Jess,
Hi, I hope you are feeling better.
-This is Sara
Jess - Don't go racing old guys around in your chair! Great to hear that you are accepted at Craig and you are on your way to recovery. You have a wonderful support group and if there is anything I can do way from Alaska let me know. I will continue to pray for you and think of you often.
Rochelle
Jess,
You might have to give up the Griz cap for a Bronco cap (even though they lost tonight)! There was a wonderful meeting in your honor tonight --- I am sure you will get all the details. Lindsey did a great job and we all appreciated her report. I was so impressed with the number of folks that want to be on your team! Loved the picture with Briley sitting in her dad's lap --- the "chair pusher" looked rested and proud! Stay strong! Carol D
Nice socks, lol. Oh, and you look good too. Lots of loves.
Praise the Lord that the tests from today came back clear and Jess was able to get in a wheel chair and take Briley for a ride:) I thought of you all today driving down the rode listening to K-Love. A song titled You Never Let Go by Matt Redman was playing and it reminded me of you all and the positive attitude and the amazing faith you all are keeping during this time. Thank you for the updates. Oh, and Emily one of these days we are gonna have to get Jacob and Briley together to meet. Take care and I will keep you in thought and prayer. ~Marsha~
Hey Jess, you sure are looking good bro. I have been pray for you and your family I sure do miss you man when you have some time call me (907) 980-1233.
God bless,
Darren
What a wonderful day!! To see you in your wheel chair today spending time with your family is awesome!! You all are going to be such a great testimony to those around you of how great our God is in everything. We continue to pray for you daily, and can't wait to see you again. The kids say hi and give Briley a big hug:-) Willy's back now from Oregon. We are so glad to have our family together again.
Your Sis, Kari
Dear Jess, Emily and Briley,
What a good-looking family you have - all smiles all of the time. Jess, you look amazing!! I'm sure that it's been a little overwhelming getting all settled into Craig but by the looks of it, none of it has phased you a bit. I'm sure that you are already the most popular guy on campus and have all of the staff fighting over you:)! You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Lean on eachother and never loose faith.
Love you all,
Alli
Jess, Emily & Briley: Great family pictures, glad you made it down to Denver, sounds like things are going well. Wish you the very best, your in our thoughts and prayers. Ric & Candy Brown (from Corvallis, MT)
Jess and Emily...I check this site daily because I love seeing how positive and brave you all are. It is an inspiration in my life like never before. You look fantastic...all of you. I am so proud of your family and the strength and courage you share with everyone that you know. Brock wants to race you someday...he sure adores you! I hate that I did not see you before you left but I am so happy that so many friends and family were able to send you with lots of love and hugs. You make everyone here proud and we all love you very much. I love this picture...a picture of love, inspiration, bravery, courage, change, hope, positive attitudes, family, strength, and so much more. Still stunning, all of you...just thinking of you everyday. Hugs to you all. Love you, Hill
It's such good new that the tests came back clear and that Jess is up in his wheelchair. What fun that Briley can go for rides and play with dad again. We're praying for you.
Love ya! -Hannah & Kevin
Looking great Jess!
The meeting for your benefit was awesome. You would have been proud of the people who came to help. Lindsey has been showing great leadership.
Stay strong man -
gw
Jess, Emily and Briley,
Glad to see that you are getting settled in at Craig-you all look well rested. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the days ahead.
The meeting last night went great-you would have been very proud of Linds as the family rep.:)
Stay strong and know that we are all thinking of you guys. God's blessings-Rod and Judy Siring
FABULOUS! Looks like you are already making great strides. I am so excited for your time at Craig I know you will do well (and probably catch a couple great sporting events!). I know those tests can be horrible (especially the ASIA, I hate having to do that on my patients) but good to know they were all good. I am checking on your progress daily (part of my morning routine) and will definitely make a trip to Dillon to see you when you are home!
Hugs,
Dorcey
What a stunning family! AMAZING!! You all inspire me!
- Tiffany Strietelmeier"
Jess!
You are looking great! And your family is absolutly adorable!! Lawrence and I have been thinking about you several times a day - and are so happy you are on the road to recovery! You have been an inspiration to both of us with your positivie outlook! We know you will stay strong through this process, and we wish you all the best!
Jenn and Lawrence
Jess and Emily,
Nice wheels, Jess. How fast can you go? Emily, thank you for keeping us updated--we hate being so far away. You 3 are much loved.
The Meine's
It's wonderful seeing such a great shot of the three of you together. Briley is going to have fun getting rides, I bet. We're keeping you guys close in our thoughts.
Jennifer, Noah, and Lillian
Jess, Emily, and Briley.
Looking good! Keep up your great spirit Jess and Emily! Briley looks pretty happy with dad:)
Keeley
Jess, Emily and Briley - You have such a positive attitude and amazing stregth. Sorry I was unable to make it to Missoula to visit you. I have been on the east coast for work. However, I will be in Denver over the holidays and for an extended stay, so I will come see you then. Keep your spirits up and keep smiling. Happy belated birthday to Briley as well.
Warm wishes,
Mia
You guys look so great! I love seeing that smile always on your face Jess!
love you lots and lots
Apes
Lookin' good, Jess & Emily. So good to see that you are doing so well. I know you'll be doing wheelies soon and creating chaos in the entire place. We are praying for your continued courage and improvement. Keep smilin'
Sandy
Hi Jess and Emily,
So glad that the trip went well and
you are learning your way around.
Jess you look so strong! Emily you
are a great help I'm sure. Keep
up the great effort you two!!!
We're praying for you.
love ya, aunt lauri
uncle bill
Hey Emily, Jesse and Baby Briley,
I just heard about what happened from a customer at the coffee shop, and wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the blogs, it looks like you're all doing very well and have plenty of support from family and friends. I know that you are both very strong and optimistic, and that can be the best medicine for recovery :)
By the way, Briley is absolutly beautiful, you are both blessed.
Stay Strong!
-Cassie (your old coffee girl)
Jess emily and briley ,
love this phot look at you what beautiful family .. proud of the strenght you have as indaviduals and as a family way to go ... Brice and Clay and the allison family love you all .. thanks for the updates emily give briley kisses miss you lots love jody
Jess and Family,
Bryan and I are hanging out tonight in the new place(Alli left for work about an hour ago). But we wanted to drop a comment and say Hello :) Whoever put this site together is amazing! It will be so nice to follow you around for the next couple months. We can't believe how great Jess looks...smiles in every single picture. We are constantly thinking about all of you and hope you are doing well! We love you to pieces!!!!
xoxoxoxox,
Mags
Hello Jess and Emily,
Just wanted to let you know that we prayed for you yesterday at men's Prayer Breakfast. Denny filled us in on the latest.
Gee, you will be developing some incredible arm strength. Did I ever mention that Aaron beat me in arm wrestling last summer - both arms!!!! Not good to be approaching 50 years old.
Aaron turned 22 last week - yikes. Beat you'd hardly recognize Ben or Mali either. Mali is a looker!! Ben is playing varsity hockey as a sophomore - something that neither of his brothers did.
Enjoy your daughter now - kids grow up WAY TOO FAST.
Praying for you BRO.
David
Hey Jess,
Nice "ride", but don't be trying any wheelies with that cute little bundle in your lap. Your daily blog has become my favorite show. I look forward to seeing your progress and with all of the many things that you will be confronting during your stay at Craig. I can only imagine the challenges that you will be encountering. I know that you and Emily will "cowboy up" and and stay ahead of the curve. Keep up the hard work and Janell and I will anxiously await the reports on your success.
Love'ya Man,
Jim
Jess,
I'm sooooo glad you were accepted to Craig. We have sent many patients down there and it's the best rehab hopital in the northwest. If I can be of any help always feel free to contact me. Keep working your ass off!
God Speed Jess.
Just Humphrey
J_Humphrey@hotmail.com
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