Today I met Steve. Steve was in the ambulance with me when we rode to the hospital. He was watching the marathon with his 4 year old son. He was hurt far worse than I. But all I remember from the ambulance ride is him holding my hand and alternating a between telling me it was going to be ok, and yelling at the medics to find his son who was now all alone. He held my hand the whole way. i have been wondering about him. How he was doing. Did they ever find his son? So today, then the nurse told me the man who rode in the ambulance with me was hoping to see me before he left for rehab, I was of course eager to see him. He came in on a stretcher, on his way out of the hospital. when he saw me tears formed in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks. I of course started crying as well. his son had been missing when we were together in the ambulance so I inquired after him first. They foun him and he only had a small scratch on his head an was fine. Thank God. And Steve? He said he was fine. But I pushed. Really fine? No. His leg was missing from the knee down. I cried even more. My leg is useless and probably will be for a very long time, but at least I have it. Steve is going to the same rehab center that I am so as he was pulled out of my room we promised to find each other. I don’t know Steve. But I know he held my hand during some off the scariest moments of my life. And for that I will be eternally grateful.
Steve
23 Tuesday Apr 2013
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Thank you for sharing this, sweet friend. Miss you and love you.
Praying for a strong recovery. Remember, you are a “Warrior”!
Praying for you Gina. Thanks for sharing!
While the current state of events is undeniably sad and tragic I am ever so touched by the stories of compassion and perseverance that pushes through all the darkness. I am humbled by your faith and grateful to you and to God that his light shines BRIGHT! Praying for you, Steve and the rest of the victims recovery and comfort. Thank you for your posts.
Prayers are with you – all of you. I’m just a local gal, who blogs, and found my way here by following a link someone posted. You are now firmly anchored in my heart, and I can pray for you and Steve and your families by name.
My brother in law, Brad Files (Northridge Church in Rochester), told me your story.
Our church in Colorado is praying for your family. It’s good to have names or real people. We will add Steve.
May you feel God’s tender heart and His healing touch.
Sandy
Wow thank you for sharing, this made me cry.
Oh, Gina. You are on my heart daily. I think of you so often. Thank you for sharing this touching part of your trial. Paige