Nearly six years after the attack that changed his life forever, Jessie Simpson is heading home.
Jessie91裸聊视频檚 mother Sue Simpson is absolutely thrilled that her son will be home on weekends as of May 6.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 been a journey getting him home with COVID-19. He was supposed to come home a few weeks ago for Easter,91裸聊视频� Simpson said.
The care facility Jessie currently lives in has had multiple virus outbreaks.
On June 19, 2016, Jessie was beaten into a coma with a metal baseball bat. He was 18 at the time and doctors told Simpson he would likely never return home.
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91裸聊视频淭hat was probably the roughest part for us to think that Jessie may never come home,91裸聊视频� Simpson said while choking back tears. 91裸聊视频淏ut also, I didn91裸聊视频檛 know if he was going to live. He91裸聊视频檚 a fighter, my baby.91裸聊视频�
Jessie has poor short-term memory and continues to undergo various forms of therapy, but Simpson was excited to announce he no longer needs speech therapy.
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He is also able to eat and drink on his own, is regaining use of his left side following a stroke, and never lost his sense of humour.
Simpson has dedicated her life to caring for Jessie since the attack, including renovations to ensure her house is comfortable for Jessie and wheelchair-accessible.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 a nurse now for Jessie. That91裸聊视频檚 what I will be on the weekends.91裸聊视频�
Simpson is a single mom and says Jessie will spend weekdays in the care home while she works full-time cleaning houses.
Simpson is ready and eager to have her son back in his old bedroom.
91裸聊视频淚 think bringing Jessie home is going to be a lot better for his health, especially with COVID91裸聊视频� but also for quality of life.91裸聊视频�
Jessie is constantly at risk of infection or heart attack.
91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 a huge shortage in healthcare right now, that91裸聊视频檚 another reason I want to bring Jessie home,91裸聊视频� Simpson said with a discouraged tone. 91裸聊视频淎 few times I91裸聊视频檝e walked in and his T.V. is off and he is still in his chair with nobody around and he91裸聊视频檚 been there for a few hours. That91裸聊视频檚 really heartbreaking to see your son that way.91裸聊视频�
His homecoming is just in time for his birthday. Jessie turns 25 on July 26.
Simpson said they will host a welcome home and birthday party for her son at that time and once again is asking people to send in cards to PO Box 233 Savona, B.C. V0K 2J0.
91裸聊视频淪o many people have almost, like, adopted Jessie. I91裸聊视频檇 say 80 per cent of Kamloops knows who Jessie is, knows his story, and it hit their heart.91裸聊视频�
The to support Jessie and his family remains active and donations continue to come in to assist with medical and travel costs.
Simpson expressed her gratitude for all those who have supported them, saying Jessie wouldn91裸聊视频檛 be where he is today without the community that rallied around them.
After Jessie91裸聊视频檚 homecoming, Simpson commented that she is considering writing a book about her experience. She also plans to start a new petition believing Jessie91裸聊视频檚 attacker didn91裸聊视频檛 get the sentence he deserved.
Kristopher Teichrieb pleaded guilty in 2018 to aggravated assault and was handed a seven-year prison sentence. Teichrieb was also ordered in February 2021 to pay $6.9 million in damages to Jessie.
91裸聊视频淚 want to be with (Jessie). I want to spend every moment with him because I never know when it91裸聊视频檚 going to be his last.91裸聊视频�
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