Alberta MLA Jason Nixon says his son Austin has been launched from hospital, 4 months after he was concerned in a rollover crash close to Sundre.
In a publish to X, Nixon and his spouse, Tiffany, stated their 16-year-old son Austin has left the Calgary hospital for the primary time because the crash.
“4 months in the past, our lives modified immediately when our youngest youngsters, twins Austin and Chyanne, have been concerned in a automobile accident. Whereas our daughter walked away with minor accidents, our son Austin was in important situation within the ICU in a combat for his life,” Nixon stated in an announcement posted to his social media channels Saturday.
On Dec. 1, Nixon’s twins have been concerned within the crash close to Sundre. Nixon’s son, Austin, was critically injured and airlifted to hospital.
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“The weeks that Austin was in a coma have been by far the worst of our lives, and the chance that Austin would by no means get up was overwhelming to our household,” the assertion continued. “The day that he awakened from his coma is a day that we are going to have a good time for the remainder of our lives.”
Nixon stated the household celebrated the milestone final weekend as their son was discharged out of the Calgary Youngsters’s Hospital and returned dwelling to recuperate. Nixon stated his son Austin will proceed together with his rehabilitation as a day affected person.
“Daily, we’re amazed by Austin’s progress. He has fought each step of the way in which, beginning with studying to maneuver once more, and to talk, then to studying to stroll and take care of himself. Now he’s transferring on to the subsequent stage of his restoration and we all know he’s as much as the duty,” Nixon stated.
Shortly after the crash, Nixon, who serves because the MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain Home-Sundre and as minister of seniors, group and social providers, stated he wanted to deal with his household and requested his employees to focus on his ministerial work. Psychological Well being and Addictions Minister Dan Williams has stepped in to help Nixon who has additionally attended a number of authorities bulletins in current months.
“There will likely be many challenges forward, together with regaining the flexibility to eat and adjusting again to highschool. However we couldn’t be extra happy with Austin’s dedication via this course of and we’re assured he’ll totally recuperate,” the assertion continued.
The household thanked first responders and well being care staff for aiding of their son’s restoration.
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