On Aug. 8, Jo’Nae Johnson of Riviera Beach was riding her bike across the street after work. crashed by a minibus.

We followed Johnson and her mother, La’Nae Herbert, for months after the incident.

“I don’t even know how to explain it. I’ll just say keep the faith because that’s what we did,” Herbert said. “Keep the faith, pray, and leave it to God, because that’s what we did.”

Doctors told the family that Johnson would not wake up from his medically induced coma.

“I’m happy to be here!” shouted Johnson.

Herbert calls it a miracle in motion. Johnson suffered a brain hemorrhage, fractured bones and lost a kidney. Fifteen weeks later he finally came home.

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“It’s a miracle, that’s all I can think of,” Herbert shared. “What we are watching is a miracle. The only word that comes to me is miracle.”

Herbert adds that it has been a challenging journey, but his daughter has defied the odds. 15 weeks have been a battle the family will continue to fight.

“He’s definitely motivated and determined because he’s absolutely determined,” Herbert said.

“I’m strong too,” Johnson replied.

“And strong, yes,” Herbert assured.

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With the help of therapy, Johnson is relearning how to write, move and walk. Johnson said the job has been frustrating but he hopes to walk again soon.

“I’m working on my legs because I need to walk again, and I’m working on my arms because I need to open doors and stuff,” Johnson said. “And food. I love food!

Riviera Beach police said the case remains open. Meanwhile, Herbert just wants safer roads.

“Be more careful, because things could have gone in a different direction,” Herbert said.

The family says the event has been a blessing and the support has been tremendous.

“I’m just happy she’s my mom, that’s all,” Johnson said. “Because not many people would do the same thing he did for me.”

family GoFundMe Raising funds for Jo’Nae’s medical expenses.