Thursday, August 02, 2007

Prayers, please

My husband fell off the roof he was working on today--26 feet--and has fractured both the right and left acetabulum and several other spots throughout his pelvis. He has a compound fracture to his right wrist, a broken elbow and a gash on his face. His heart was beating irregularly (dipping to the 30's and 40's and back up to 90 etc.) so they did an echo cardiogram and found a small area of fluid around his heart. They think that is from the trauma of the fall and will be watching him during the surgeries he will need very closely.

He was airlifted to Philadelphia and that's 60 miles from me, so the commute will be hard. I'm sure he'll be gone for a month or more, I have no idea at this time, though. I'm sure this won't be easy by any stretch.
Please pray, if you would.

21 comments:

  1. Oh, Anne...I'm so sorry :( I will definitely pray for your family...I wish I lived closer so I could come babysit some kids!! Huge (((HUGS))) for you...keep us updated if you get time, OK? :(

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  2. That's truly awful. You'll all be in my prayers. I hope things get better for you...

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  3. Oh no! If I lived closer, I'd bring you a meal and stay with your kids. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hope your husband heals quickly. . .

    -L

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  4. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  5. i'm so sorry anne. i hope he recovers quickly.

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  6. You and your family will be in my family's prayers.

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  7. Hugs and prayers to you and your family

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  8. Lots of prayers and love coming your way!

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  9. I'm so sorry.

    My prayers and best wishes to you and your family.

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  10. Oh, you certainly have my prayers!

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  11. Anne, I had no idea...
    So sorry.

    Sending all good vibes your way.
    If there's anything I can do for you let me know.

    Love & Peace,
    =RD=

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  12. Oh Anne, I'm so sorry. I'm praying for your husband, and for you and your whole family.

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  13. Anne, so sorry to hear this. I'll keep you all in my prayers. Hope your hubby gets well soon. You take care of yourself and the kids. Love.

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  14. Anne,I am so sorry and I wish your husband a quick and complete recovery. While I can't bring food or babysit, I can send my love and hugs toyou all and I will be praying (and will tell my local prayer group to lift you up in prayer as well)

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  15. Lovey~ what can I do? You know of course my thoughts and prayers will be with you all but is there anything else??? I'm so sorry..

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  16. Anne, I'm so sorry to hear this. I read this on Thursday and didn't have a chance to respond, but did want you to know that you are not alone and many prayers are going up for Marty and you.

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  17. Oh my...all this horrible news on your blog! I pray God be with you and your hubby and give you peace.

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  18. Thank you SO much, everyone. The prayers are definitely working!

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  19. omg anne, I completely missed all of this. I am sooo sorry. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. be strong. of course you will be in my prayers. take care.

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  20. I am so sorry, Anne, I have just now dropped in to catch up on your site. Please accept my prayers, albeit belatedly.

    Please take care of yourself.

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  21. My goodness, that sounds like a terrible fall. Events like this remind us how important it is to enjoy "today". I can truly understand how much pain your husband must have been in... and sometimes the emotional trauma is as difficult to recover from as the physical scars. I do hope he is well now.

    warm wishes ~ Graham

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