This is my cousin Joshua. He was in a serious car accident the end of last year, flying through the front windshield from the backseat of the car in which he was a passenger. Joshua suffered severe head injuries, and clung desperately to life. He pulled through several rough spots, but has remained in a coma since the accident, though he does open his eyes and has even made a few sounds recently. He is holding the teddy bear that his grandmother gave him many years ago--both she and teddy keep watch over Josh in the night.

He has the support of his family and friends: pictured here with him are his friend Troy, cousin Margaret, brother Jason, and friends Mandy and Tom.

Pictured here it is almost possible to believe that he is just sleeping and will jump up and run out to play basketball, isn't it?

Basketball was one of Josh's favorite past-times, here is a picture I found from October 97 of Josh playing ball in the yard with his cousins Robbie, David, Kathy, and brother Jason.



I have set up an account for you to EMAIL the family, and have also set up a guest book if you would care to leave some words of encouragement for my Uncle David and the rest of the family, and Lord willing one day perhaps even Joshy will get to see it!!



Josh is now in a wonderful rehab facility, River Ridge Rehab Center in Kennebunk Maine. They are wonderful there, and encourage family involvement in the therapy and support. There is also an address on this site if you would care to send cards, c/o Joshua Skinner.