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).

HamptonsBride Posted: May 20, 2007 08:44 PM

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so sorry to hear...and see!!! Thank God he is home with you...wishing him a speedy recovery and you some piece of mind!!!

lredhead79 Posted: May 20, 2007 08:48 PM

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OMG!!! my prayers and thoughts are wit the both of you.
You both are so strong.
I wish you both a long happy life together and Steve a speedy recovery

dancerandchef Posted: May 20, 2007 09:04 PM

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you.

~dancer and chef~

PegaLega Posted: May 20, 2007 09:07 PM

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OMG I am soooooooo glad to hear that he is ok! So glad that he is home with you and recovering!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with him to recover fully and you to keep strong!

lilangel Posted: May 20, 2007 09:09 PM

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I am so sorry for this and as bad as his injuries are he is blessed that it was the worst that happened. It couldnt have been a lot worse.

micknjohn Posted: May 20, 2007 09:26 PM

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ohh my gosh!!! So Sorry!!!! I hope he's ok

HelenZ Posted: May 20, 2007 09:27 PM

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God bless Steve, I hope he has a really speedy recovery. Thank god he is ok so far, that sounds like a terrible accident!! Sending my prayers to you both!

ant n tilde Posted: May 20, 2007 09:28 PM

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many prayers to your FH for a speedy recovery and also to you - he is going to need all of your love and support

I am so sorry that this happened, but so glad that he is okay!!

PattyK Posted: May 20, 2007 09:33 PM

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OMG...I can't beging to imagine what you & your FH are going through. Thank God that he is home and recovering with you by his side. Sending many good thoughts and prayers to you & your FH

acsm Posted: May 20, 2007 09:42 PM

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OMG!!! hope he feels better soon!!

Michy Posted: May 20, 2007 09:58 PM

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OMG! Thank God he is okay. When things like that happen it really does put things into perspective. I am so glad he is okay and I can't imagine what you were going through. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jayla127 Posted: May 20, 2007 10:04 PM

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I don't mean to crash your boards. But, after seeing what happen I had to send my prayers to you and your fiance.

Mrs.NicolaXoXo Posted: May 20, 2007 10:08 PM

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Oh my God...thank you for sharing because I will now keep your FH in my prayers. This really does make me stop and think about what is important!

army wife to be Posted: May 20, 2007 10:13 PM

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we are def praying for you!! thats so scary.. I'm glad he's alright.

JazzyT Posted: May 20, 2007 10:15 PM

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You could not have put it any better

medic6809 Posted: May 20, 2007 10:18 PM

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He got very luck.......he's young and in good health so that is a major plus. I have had a lot of bike accidents, and never did I have a bad one that survived.....You had someone looking out for him. It's good to know there can be good outcomes in bad accidents. My thoughts and prayers are with you both