Just wanted everyone to know that Josh has moved from room to another. He is now in room #1209 and his room ext. is 3763. There is so much to tell everyone but unfortunately I must get some work done first. Great news but also stressful news for the Gray family, they have been informed that Josh may be released from the rehabilation center as early as this Friday the 16th. The plan was for him to move to the TLC (Transitional Living Center) that is located just behind where he is living now. Unfortunately, they have been told that the center cannot accomodate a minor to live there 24/7. This would mean Josh would have to be dropped off at 9am and picked up at 5pm everyday. This is definitely going to be a challenge for the Gray family. It is currently a 50 mile drive from home to the center and then there are work hours to consider. The facility has told them that there is an area they could park an RV on the facility property that has hook ups and everything so they could stay there overnight with Josh instead of traveling back and forth. This is something they are considering however they do not have an RV. If there is anyone out there that has an RV they are willing to allow the Gray family to borrow for a short period it would really help out. I know this is a lot to ask and I understand that it is the summer time and many people are using their RV’s and understandably it may seem a little wierd to allow them to use it. There is a lot the family has to prepare for and very little time to do it in. With the medical bills starting to come in and now the new challenge of care for Josh things seem to be a little overwhelming. However, they will take it considering it all means that Josh is progressing beyond what all the doctors thought he would be. Thank you again to everyone for your prayers and comments. They do reach the family. Thank you for the penny donations and the money donations. They are greatly appreciated and very helpful during this period. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to help in other ways at r_shoaff@hotmail.com (my name is Raecene Shoaff).
Pennies for Josh
Hello All,
Went and saw Josh this weekend, spent about three hours visiting. He was so excited to have visitors. It was an incredible experience and I will definitely be updating the website with the details and more pictures and video.
I am reaching out to you because we saw something so fun and exciting during our visit. Not only was it amazing to watch but it was wonderful to see the happiness in Josh’s face.
Josh took us outside to the courtyard where there is a nice size water fountain. He showed us how much he enjoys throwing pennies in the fountain. Of course always pushing for the best he wasn’t satisfied unless he got it in the top section of the fountain. You could definitely see his talents as a basketball player come out. After we left I got an idea to collect pennies for Josh. I thought how exciting it would be for him if he received a jar full of pennies to throw in the fountain. Josh may be moving to another facility (I will definitely write about later) and would love to be able to deliver pennies to him in the next seven to ten days. If you are interested please drop off whatever you would like small or big at our home – just give me a call at 714-310-1392 and I will give you the address. If we are not home you can drop it in our mail slot that goes directly into our house. Put the pennies in a ziploc bag with your name on it. I would really like to get enough to fill a medium size jar or bigger. If you would rather I pick them up from you, I am definitely willing, just let me know.
Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Raecene Shoaff
