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Steve and I need your prayers! (warning: graphic pictures inside)

Original post by hayleyandsteve

Hi girls...

Well, on Tuesday, Steve was in a very bad accident... he was hit by a suburban while riding his bicycle. He was taken by helicopter to the hospital, and remained in the ICU for 2 days.... he needed surgery to close a large laceration on his stomach that left his ribs exposed, and needed stitches on both of his arms and face. His injuries were very severe, and he lost a LOT of blood... but luckily after two days in intensive care, he was brought to a regular room, and now he is home with me.

It really was the scariest thing that has ever happened to us... and the thought of losing the love of my life was just unbearable... especially only two months before becoming his wife! All I could do was bargain with god... and pray for his recover.... and although he's still very badly injured, he is doing much better and will be okay. In light of all of this, I started to thing about the things that are important.... and the things that arent. I felt so silly for worrying about stupid little details for our wedding... and I realize now all I want to do is be his wife, and love him and take care of him forever.

Please girls.... I know we all get very caught up in plannign the perfect wedding, but please take a step back and realize what really matters.

I'm including some pictures too... but they are very graphic. Please pray for a full recovery for my lovieeee!
(I'm not including the ones of his face, he feels embarrased!)

FIrst, a picture of his left arm ('road rash' as they call it... they could not use sutures because there was just no skin left, then there are some sutures in a lower spot)...... Second, a picture of his right arm (not as bad), and Third, a picture of his torso (needed 39 staples).







milana Posted:

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im so sorry and am sending you both my best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

You are so right to mention that we shouldnt obsess about the little things in life like about the color our cocktail napkins should be, there are really more important things in life that we should focus on.
Marly Posted:

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OMG!!!!!
My Prayers go out to you and FH, also that FH has a very fast recovery!!!!



Your right sometimes we forget and take alot for granted, Thanks for reminding all of us about what's really important!!!!!!
Jennifer907 Posted:

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OMG I am in tears right now. I am so sorry for the both of you! My prayers and thoughts are with you and Steve. I don't even know what else to say. Nothing that I could say would make you feel better. Thank god he made it through this!
bettybcafe Posted:

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Dee606 Posted:

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omg! I was actually thinking that you hadn't posted in a while and hoped that everything was ok...

It's unbelievable what Steve has gone through & I'm so glad for the both of you that he is on his way to recovery. Boy, do those staples look painful! Thank God he will be ok.
diva7531 Posted:

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Thank goodness he is OK, our prayers are with both of you
MrsRallis07 Posted:

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I am so sorry that this is happening to you both. My prays are with you & Steve!!! Thank God he's alive!!!

Krisjc2178 Posted:

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i'm glad that he is home with you now - I hope you has a speedy recovery! He is very lucky to be alive from the looks of that chest wound!

Well wishes to you and your FH
amypf07 Posted:

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Hayley,

I am sorry about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Amy
Pencils Posted:

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Wow, he is VERY lucky. You're both lucky. And it's true, we worry so much about the silly issues and details about our weddings, when the important things are the people we love. It's not worth fighting over stupid things.

It's wonderful that Steve is home. Good luck to both of you!
kat107 Posted:

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I'm so sorry that this happened! Prayers for a speedy recovery, and thank you for your heartfelt and eloquent reminder as to what's important in life.

nycgirl79 Posted:

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Oh my gd. I am so glad that he's 'ok'....wishing him a very speedy recovery. Take good care of him!
Aug07OFCbride Posted:

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OMG. I am So happy he will be okay!!!!!!
brady37 Posted:

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OMG!!!!! Thank God he is ok!
DiamondPipa Posted:

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OmG I'm so sorry this happened. I'm so glad that he is okay now and in two months you WILL be his wife. I pray to God everyday that we are both healthy.
znycgirl Posted:

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OMG.

Thank GOD he's alright! He's so lucky: if you could just IMAGINE the vital organs that got missed. 2 days in the ICU is nothing...AND he's lucky his head was OK: That's my worst nightmare: the trauma that can happen to your head after being in an accident....

Someone is DEF looking over you & him.
Lools Posted:

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Oh my goodness! That is unbelievable!! Thank God he's OK!! WOW that could have been much worse than it was! And it still was pretty darn bad! The pictures are amazing. Your poor sweetie! I will say a prayer for his speedy recovery!
ksl268 Posted:

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I will keep both of you in my prayers
kitty1224 Posted:

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OMg Hayley, I am so sorry, but so happy that he is ok. This is the reason why FH sold his motorcycle. About a year or so ago someone almost crashed into us and would have killed us. I know of a couple of people who have died while riding.
Thank god he is ok and it puts a new prospective on life and whats really important. Not the car or the fansy house, just the people that you are lucky enought to share it with. I hope steve has a speedy recovery.
Mooshyboo Posted:

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omg i am soo sorry ~ I hope he is back to himself in no time and I am happy to hear that he will be better soon!

You are so right ~ life is so short and something like this totally puts things into perspective and brings you down a couple of pegs and reality hits you in the face... I am so happy your love will be ok and I pray for his speedy recovery!

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