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

Original post by hayleyandsteve

May 20, 2007 05:43 PM

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).

August12 Posted: May 20, 2007 07:49 PM

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Thanks for reminding us what really matters....

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: May 20, 2007 07:53 PM

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wow im so sorry...thank god everything is ok..my thoughts and prayers are with you..and you are definately right..sometimes we worry about stupid things in life and forget whats important..

vintagegirl Posted: May 20, 2007 07:55 PM

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jennd311 Posted: May 20, 2007 07:56 PM

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all the best, and my prayers for his recovery

you are right .. times like these makes you take a step back and put your life 'in check'

thinking of you both!

kris01 Posted: May 20, 2007 07:56 PM

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omg!!!! thank god he is ok though!!!

tricia3381 Posted: May 20, 2007 07:57 PM

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I am so sorry. my prayers are with u and steve for a speedy recovery. thank god he's going to be ok.

carolinebr Posted: May 20, 2007 07:59 PM

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I am so sorry for your pain and worry! What an awful thing to go through. Hold on to each other & we will be thinking of you!

BrideChrissy Posted: May 20, 2007 08:00 PM

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I'm soooo sorry this happened. I feel horrible. Luckily he is okay and made it through that horrible accident. My prayers are still with you.

Becks526 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:03 PM

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Posted by Pencils

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.

I agree completely, and I'm so glad he's okay. I'm sending you lots of prayers for his speedy recovery.

KandR419 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:05 PM

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OMG. Thank God he is ok and is back at home with you. How incredibly scary! Lots of prayers for a speedy recovery and thanks that he is ok!

HeatherRose Posted: May 20, 2007 08:06 PM

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omg, thank god he is going to be ok, I will pray for the both of you.

Espo22 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:07 PM

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OMG i am so sorry hayley that this happened to your fh and also for what you're going through...My heart goes out to you. Glad that he is doing better and home with you now, i will pray for a speedy recovery

Roed522 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:10 PM

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Hayley you poor thing, you must have been a wreck the past few days Well thank goodness that he's going to be OK and that he's home with you were he belongs. Lots of and to you both and let's hope for a speedy recovery.

butapecan3 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:10 PM

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OMG thank goodness he is ok!

DNicholes Posted: May 20, 2007 08:21 PM

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OMG!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad he is ok!!

In my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery!!

ErinC0119 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:24 PM

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My prayers are with you both!!!

jaiese Posted: May 20, 2007 08:32 PM

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Sorry to hear this! My FH was in a bad accident on his bike almost 2 years ago and he's still working on recovering. So glad to hear Steve is home and on the way to recovery.

gonzo23456 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:37 PM

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OMG, I can't believe it! I am glad to hear that he is okay and doing better. You are both in my prayers

Drv0716 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:38 PM

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OMG I'm so sorry this happened. It really does put things into perspective though. I'm so glad Steve is okay & I'll pray that he has a quick recovery!