06/16/2026
Jason Update – One More Night
Today was a much better day. and another win.
I stood firm on the requirements I felt needed to be in place before Jason could safely come home, and I'm happy to say that those needs have now been met. We will be staying at the hospital for one more night, but the only thing delaying discharge was the delivery of the medical equipment. Because it was such short notice, finding a company able to deliver everything quickly was a challenge, but it should be there tonight or tomorrow morning.
We now have the services Jason needs lined up for home, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and a home health nurse. Throughout the day, at least four different physicians came in to evaluate him, including two neurologists. The amount of attention and reassessment we saw today was a dramatic change from where we were just a few days ago, and I truly feel that one of my emails may have finally reached the right person and helped get things moving in the right direction.
This was truly a multi-agency success. I have been in constant contact with Jason's primary care team, spoken with our insurance company multiple times, reached out to the Oregon Health Authority, and advocated every step of the way. So many people, departments, and organizations came together to help make sure Jason has the support he needs to come home safely.
With all expectations met and Jason eager to get home, we are planning for discharge tomorrow.
We still have a lot of work ahead of us. Jason will be receiving referrals to the specialists he needs as we move forward, but right now our focus is on getting him home, helping him reorient to his environment, and allowing the in-home therapy teams to begin their work. Recovery from an anoxic brain injury is a journey, and we know healing will take time.
I am still looking for help picking up a futon and recliner for the house, but that's something I can continue working on tomorrow.
I also want to thank everyone who has commented, messaged, checked in, shared resources, offered recommendations, and told me what questions to ask. Every piece of information helped. When you're suddenly thrown into the world of brain injury, specialists, therapies, and medical systems, it can be overwhelming.
A very special thank you goes to my sisters-in-law, both of whom have personal experience with brain injury. Their guidance has been invaluable. Without their knowledge and willingness to answer questions, I would have felt completely lost navigating the medical side of this journey.
I also want to thank my sisters, Kaden, and Corey for helping me get the studio cleaned out and reorganized in record time so I could get back to Jason. I was away from the hospital for only about six hours total, and with a 2½-hour drive each way, we had to move fast. Their help allowed us to accomplish in hours what would have taken me days on my own.
When I look back at where we were just one week ago—facing so much uncertainty after Jason's cardiac arrest—the progress he has made feels nothing short of remarkable. I was given a second chance with him, something many families never get after an event like this. I don't take that gift lightly. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure he receives the best care possible every step of the way.
Many people have asked how they can help. I will continue updating the Meal Train and sharing specific needs as they arise. Donations are always appreciated as we navigate what is becoming a much longer recovery process than we originally anticipated. We are also grateful for information about resources, support programs, brain injury services, adaptive equipment, and any advice from those who have walked this road before us.
One thing we have learned is that it is incredibly important for friends and family to spend time with Jason. Familiar faces, shared stories, old photographs, and conversations about life events help reorient him and strengthen those memory pathways. So if you've been wondering whether your visit, phone call, message, or memory matters—it absolutely does.
There is still a long road ahead, but tonight I am feeling grateful, hopeful, and relieved.
One week ago, we were fighting for Jason's life.
Tomorrow, we get to bring him home. ❤️
