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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).







rfilipofornow Posted:

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omg hayley, i can't believe this!!! i'm am so so glad that he's home with you and doing better. it makes me nervous that my FH rides his bike everywhere. . . i'm so glad that he's ok - the pic of his stomach just made me want to cry. please keep us posted on his recovery - you guys are certainly in my thoughts!!
jeanmarie Posted:

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I WISH HIM A SPEEDY REVOVERY AND I AM SO SORRY THIS HAPPENED TO YOU GUYS.
GOD ANSWERED YOUR PRAYERS SO YOU WILL HAVE A SPECTACULAR WEDDING.
Mrs_C_in_'07 Posted:

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Oh Hayley!

I am so sorry this happened! Thank God he is OK. My thoughts are with you guys. Hoping for a speedy recovery!!!!

Shell84 Posted:

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my prayers go out to you. I felt really bad reading your post, I don't know if I'll be as strong as you sounded.
sending some hugs your way
myslideshow Posted:

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oh my goodness... I am crying right now. I can't imagine what you must have been going through. I am so happy that he is better and at home with you. My thoughts and prayers are with the two of you.
camerakrazie Posted:

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omg Hayley......mush love to you and Steve


thank god he is ok...

so sorry to hear about this....glad he is alive and well

prayers for both of you
wcollado Posted:

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OMG thank God he is doing OK. You have made me put a lot of things into perspective. Thanks for sharing during this difficult time.

MichLiz213 Posted:

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I am so sorry this happened to you guys! I'm glad he's okay! My prayers are with you!
LaurenluvsTJ Posted:

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OMG I am so sorry you had to go through this!! I am glad he is recovering though!!!
SuzArtie69 Posted:

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Wow, I'm so happy that he's doing well. I wish him a full and speedy recovery. You're so right about thinking twice about everything. We shouldn't stress on the litle things.
E-n-K Posted:

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I'm so sorry this happened!! Thank god he is ok though! I wish him a speedy recovery!
Erica48 Posted:

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thats terrible!! I'm really glad he's ok!!! my thoughts are with you guys
naps714 Posted:

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OMG!!!!!!! You and Steve are in our prayers!!!! Please let me know if there is anything you need!!!
StarryEyedBride Posted:

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OMG - I'm so sorry!!! I hope he gets better very soon!!!
jennscott Posted:

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it's so unfortunate that it takes a post like this and a such a serious accident to put perspective back into life. when did it happen that we became consumed with the material things (like planning that perfect wedding) that it made us forget about the other more important things in life? just recently i was stressing about all of the things that we still have to take care of, creating argument after argument.

life is just too short to have to worry about every minor detail of such a perfect wedding ... especially when such an unfortunate event can take away the most important ingredient of your wedding in a split second ... that being the love of your life.

hayley, thank you for sharing your pain and story with us. i'm so happy that steve is on the road to a full recovery. our prayers go out to both of you. please know that you truly helped me reflect on my life so i can try to find a way to put perspective back into place. i now realize it's time for me to start focusing on the more important things at hand, instead of just a perfect wedding.
040508Bride Posted:

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I am so happy to hear that he is back at home with you and that fortunately this accident wasn't any worse then it was!!!! I'm sure it scared the both of you half to death and I wish him a speedy recovery and both of you nothing but health and happiness in your future. God Bless, Angela.
NowAndForever2012 Posted:

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Keep focus on your FH right now. Keeping you both in my prayers.

GraceAndAdam Posted:

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OMG that is so scary! You are both so lucky that he is okay.
TnOiOnL Posted:

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OMG HAYLEY Im so sorry Thats a BAD accident

I pray he'll recover very quickly How's his spirits? Tell him to just stay positive
denadewolf Posted:

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OMG Makes you appreciate what you have. I got in a bad car accident in December. Could not walk for a week. Had three 7's cut on my knee. That's why we decides to get married on 7-7-7. Kind of weird but surreal. Live for today. He really is lucky to be alive!!! Best wishes and prayers

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