December 20^th 2004 at the age of 19 Joshua was riding with his girlfriend in her new Acura. Joshua’s girlfriend says she swerved to miss a cat in the road while Joshua  was reaching back to get a CD.  Joshua was ejected out of the car’s window. Joshua landed on his head and fortunately had no spinal cord injury. He did, however, have severe head trauma, and his doctor said at the time that is was one of the worst cases he had ever seen and had someone survive. It will be six years this December since the accident happened. Joshua’s current doctors says she sees some improvements, but the he has setbacks. Joshua’s mother believes Joshua is able to think, but he is trapped in his own body. Joshua’s only way of communicating is by blinking his eyes. Fortunately, doctors believe the brain can find a new pathway around the damaged area, and that one day god willing Joshua will regain his motor skills. We just celebrated Joshua’s 25^th birthday. Joshua lives at home with his mother.

Joshua’s mother, Cathy, wanted to share a little bit of his background with you before the accident happened. Cathy says Joshua wanted to make people happy-he was a natural born comedian. He was also an accomplished musician and a singer. His main instrument was the guitar, but he played drums in school- anything Joshua touched he could play. Before the accident happened Joshua was planning at trip to Nashville on Christmas break to make a demo tape. Joshua did not make it to Nashville. His accident took place 5 days before Christmas.

Joshua’s mother is one of the strongest women I have ever had the privilege to meet. She has so much faith. We all need to keep Joshua in our hearts and in our prayers. There is no doubt that this strong willed amazingly talented you man will come through one day soon.

Please, If you would like to make a donation to Joshua’s cause please send a check or money order to the following address:

Kathy Combs