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Coffee Toast Friday!
Today’s coffee toast is a truly an enormous one! As our practice has grown, we’ve been blessed to witness countless miracles, awe-inspiring healings, and patients overcoming incredible adversity. This young man’s journey is one of the most remarkable miracles. After suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019 during a motocross accident, Dylan’s prospects for survival were slim, let alone achieving the incredible milestones he has today, but God had greater plans! Dylan began working with me around four years post-injury (2023). While some might think the chances of recovery were slim to none, after already being 4 years post injury, this story showcases the power of perseverance and finding someone who believes in limitless potential! Doctors thought he’d never eat or speak again. When we started, he wasn’t speaking and was being nourished solely through a feeding tube. I’ve had the privilege of working with him for the past two and a half years, starting with tiny amounts of puréed food and gradually building up to his current abilities.
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Today, Dylan enjoys steak dinners at his favorite restaurants and even indulges in all-you-can-eat buffets – with his favorite sweet tea… all without the need for a feeding tube! He now speaks in sentences, initiates conversations, and even shares jokes, bringing joy to everyone around him. He even gives us his famous Dylan smirk after saying something funny. This triumph wasn’t achieved alone; it was a collective effort. His mom sought out every possible avenue and therapist who shared her unwavering belief in Dylan’s potential, no matter the distance or time commitment.
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His dedicated caregivers, who traveled over an hour each way several times a week, were instrumental in his progress. Logan, Breanna, Hailey and Tammy, (Hailey and Tammy are pictured here) have not only supported Dylan during his treatments but have also carried over the lessons learned into his daily life, becoming cherished members of our DSSS family. Congratulations on your graduation day, Dylan! We are beyond proud of your incredible accomplishments! Raise those coffee cups extra high this morning!*permission was given to share name, pictures and story.