I Believe in Miracles..

January 22nd, 2008 · 13 Comments

This weekend I was involved in a terrible automobile accident. An accident that I had absolutely no business walking away from alive. The highway was horrible with ice, I lost control of my truck, flew off the side of the highway at over 60 mph, and rolled 4-5 times down a steep embankment before coming to a stop upside down. I was rushed to the hospital and was operated on throughout the night by a team of surgeons in the trauma center. They worked hard to get my temperature back up, as I had lost a significant amount of blood.

A team of very skilled plastic surgeons spent hours reconstructing the left side of my face, reattaching a mostly severed ear, and numerous deep facial lacerations. I also have a broken rib, partially collapsed lung, severe ligament damage to the neck, and multiple other minor injuries. Even some staples in my head.

Thank you to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers, and for all those who have stopped up to the hospital to see me. I firmly believe I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the grace of God. I appreciate your continued prayers.

Also, to all the great nurses and doctors at Spectrum downtown - thank you.. You all have been wonderful.

WARNING - THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE VERY GRAPHIC.

13 responses so far ↓

yoshi // Jan 22, 2008 at 5:05 pm

Wow, thank God you’re ok. That’s definitely a miracle.

I’m just amazed you’re posting now, what a recovery!
Ryan // Jan 22, 2008 at 5:10 pm

Thank you Yoshi. I am currently under very good care. My good friend Kevin was nice enough to forward the photos of my poor truck, that I really loved so much. I could not have made it through it all without my amazing family and friends..
Comedy Plus // Jan 22, 2008 at 6:23 pm

Oh my goodness Ryan. I’m glad that you are on the mend. That’s scary. I will admit I’ve seen worse, but then again in my past line of work it went with the territory. I’m so glad that you are going to be okay. You’ve got a family that needs you so get well and get home. Big hug.
star8278 // Jan 22, 2008 at 7:43 pm

OMG!
God’s speed on a fast recovery! Bloggers are praying for you.
Claire // Jan 22, 2008 at 8:07 pm

Ryan! Bloody Hell

My thoughts are with you.

Get better soon
Helena // Jan 22, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Oh Ryan, I haven’t been here in a long time and decided to check in on you, I am so sorry this has happened and all the pain you must have been and still be in! I pray for a speedy recovery my friend! { You do remeber me right? :>) Helena
Kai // Jan 23, 2008 at 2:29 am

Holy sh#t Ryan!

My heart dropped when I was reading this!

I’m am SO glad you are ok!!! BUT can I come and kick your ass for going 60 on icy roads!!??

Big hugs sweetie - recover soon, ok?
Young Tami // Jan 23, 2008 at 11:57 am

Oh my… my heart aches, I can’t imagine, I’m speechless. I am so grateful that you are recovering and that you did survive. Thank God!
Comedy Plus // Jan 23, 2008 at 3:40 pm

Just checking in Ryan. I’m sure you are on the mend very nicely. Big hug.
Katie // Jan 23, 2008 at 4:08 pm

Oh my God Ryan, reading this nearly made me fall off my chair. I am SO thankful that you are ok, it truly is a miracle.

Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers and I’m sending you lots of hugs. Get well soon so you can go home to those beautiful girls of yours.
Helena // Jan 24, 2008 at 9:58 pm

Hey Ryan, Hope the heeling process is coming along smoothly, and you are doing much, much better. Who took the photo’s for this one? Sending positive energy along your way-Happy Speedy Trails, my friend!
crookedeyebrow // Feb 6, 2008 at 12:35 pm

I wish you a speedy recovery. Amazing. Simply amazing, I would believe in miracles too.
Money Learning Center // Mar 18, 2008 at 2:30 am

Hi, i may not personally know you. Thank goodness your OK. God really does make miracles.

January 22nd, 2008 · 13 Comments