The star of Michigan’s high school football team during its senior night game isn’t one of the athletes — but a mother of three who just woke up from a five-year coma.
Jennifer Flewellen stunned the entire community for the second time on October 20 when she appeared on the sidelines to cheer on her 18-year-old son, just 15 months after waking up from a years-long hibernation.
“No one expected him to wake up,” Peggy Means, Flewellen’s mother, told WNDU.
“We were told all along that he had anoxia and brain damage, he wouldn’t wake up, but you never say no.”
The 41-year-old mother of three was seriously injured in a car accident in September 2017 where she skidded across the road and hit a utility pole.
He was found unconscious at the scene and remained in a coma for 4 years and 11 months, making his recovery remarkable and prompting doctors to call him “the miracle of life.”
Flewellen’s return to the field has been long-awaited — the community remembers her as a dedicated mother who was always the loudest cheerleader standing on the sidelines.
Jennifer Flewellen shocked the community when she attended her youngest son’s senior football game. WNDU News 16 Now
“He really pushed them, and he was a big screamer,” Means said. “Everyone who knows Jenn, she’s very vocal. They (her children) used to say, ‘I can’t hear my coach, Mom. You’re stronger than the coach.’”
According to Means, her daughter put her three sons in football as soon as possible to keep them out of trouble.
He had to miss his two oldest sons’ senior night games during the five years he was in a coma but was looking forward to seeing his youngest steal the show for his Niles High School team.
Flewellen woke up in August 2022 after four years and 11 months in a coma. WNDU News 16 Now
Julian made sure to mark the special occasion by scoring the game-opening touchdown on his team’s home turf against undefeated Paw Paw.
He then scored three more touchdowns, leading his team to a 56-18 victory.
“It’s a miracle he’s here tonight for his youngest son’s senior night,” lifelong friend Cassie Lee told the outlet.
“No one expected him to wake up,” said Flewellen’s mother, Peggy Means. WNDU News 16 Now
Another friend said the community was “still in shock” Flewellen was there to watch the game.
“Just to have the opportunity to have him here to support him and let everybody know that he’s thriving and he’s continuing to get better,” Sara Macon said.
According to WNDU, Flewellen has been living at home since July, about 11 months after he miraculously awoke from a coma.
Julian scored four touchdowns the first time his mother was back on the sidelines. WNDU News 16 Now
Means is retired and spends every day with his daughter on the road to recovery with the ultimate goal of helping her walk again.
After years of uncertainty, the Flewellen family now has only hope for its future.
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