Saturday, July 16, 2011
Hi my blogging friends.I just wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers . I really don't know what i would have done without all my family and friends to help me.It has been a really hard time for me and my family.I would like to share with you what happened.On June 17th My husband (Glen) was always so excited when we had great weather and it was the weekend that meant motorcycle time.He had been away the earlier part of the week travelingand was glad to be home . Told me he was going for his regular 1hr. ride would be back and barbeque kissed me goodbyeand said i love. you. I did not know until later that our 11 year old (Christian) Had tallked to Glen and Glen told him he would see him in a hr and after dinner he would play the diving game in the pool with him.We live in a suburb of Chicago and after our subdivision is nothing but empty country roads.Glen was only 28 minutes down the road when a Pickup truck blew a stop sign hit him into on coming traffic a suv .Glen had done everything to stop they had 60 feet of skid marks from him trying to stop and drop his bike to let it slide . This was also investigated by a cop friend of ours who does accident reinactments .Glen also had a helmet on never went out without it. 45 minutes later a police car pulled up in front of my house . I knew right then i ran out and ask what happened to my Glen .He ask a few question and told me that there had been a accident.Then gave me the phone and i talked to er dr.He told me Glen was in serious condition and was being air lifted to Peoria ,Il 2 hrs. away. I need 2 pack clothes i would be their for a while . I ask if i could talk to him was told i could'nt he had tubes in his throat. I begged them to put a phone by his ear the said they could'nt. Thanks to great neighbors and friends that came to help drive me and take care of Chritian. The 2hr drive seemed like it lasted forever . I called my church and friends to pray.We had 100's of people praying. I knew about a hr into the drive he was gone i could not stop crying.I did not tell my friends When i got to hospital and they did not take me to him right away i knew my feelings had been right.Glen had fought hard they lost his pulse 2 times . He was given 6 pints of blood . He had broken ribs, severed leg, smashed pelvis and damaged spleen which was what. i believed killed him.They had try to stablize him for surgery but, that did not happen .I lost the love of my life, my soul-mate, my best friend. The states proscutor is pressing crimanal charges.I don't know yet if the guy was texting or on the phone.Glen was a very safe driver he took motorcycle classes read every book he could on motorcycle riding.He would drive his bike around the block just to check and make sure everything was in working condition before he left.My life and my boys life is changed forever.The day before this we celebrated Glen's birthday. My boys had plans and gifts for Fathers day which was 2 days later.This picture was taken August 2010 at Sturgis South Dakota. How funny when my Glen developed this and showed it to me the sign behind him says Be prepared to meet thy God. My Glenie was a godly man he played on church worship team 14 yrs , lead a homegroup for 6 yrs. and brought many family and friends to God. even though I know he is in a better place and i will be with him again . I still ache for him. I part of me died with him . I had been with my Glenie since i was 16 yrs old . We were know in our neighborhood as the honeymooners . We always held hands and kissed. He was the love of my life.....and always will be.
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I am terribly moved by your story. I'm still so very sorry. he sounds like a great man and you were very lucky to experience such a love. I know he's missing you too but probably so proud of your strength. my heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I can't say I know how you feel, but I can say that God does. He will be there constantly to show you His love and hold you in His comforting arms. I have been praying for you and your family...and will continue to pray. You were so blessed to have had the chance to experience the kind of love that you two had. May you always hold those memories close to your heart. God Bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, this is so heart wrenching to read this!.. makes me sad and my eyes are wet as i type... all my prayers to you, your boys and your family. I know it must be sooo hard and no amount of words can make the pain and hurt go away... but he is always there with you and your boys.. in your heart, in your mind and in your memories...send him positive thoughts. Must be so difficult and I know words cannot take away your pain and loss...so i will continue praying and may God bless you and give you and your boys' strength to heal. Blessings~Poppy
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Linda. I'll be praying for you and your children.
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out to you and your boys. I couldn't imagine the pain your family must be feeling, but to be married to the love of your life and have the time you had together is a blessing. I am so amazed by the picture you posted. My husband too is a motorcycle rider and he once was in a terrible accident. He had a broken jaw and other injuries and was lucky enough to come out fine. I pray that God will bless and watch over you and your boys during this very sad time of your life.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your son.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you for sharing such a lovely story with us, And I am truly sorry that you and your family has to go thought all of this. you are still in my prayers.. Be strong, and know that we are thinking of you everyday....
ReplyDeletePattie
LInda, you have been on my mind so much this past month. I am so sorry that you and your sweet family has been through such a tragedy. I know you are comforted in knowing that your husband was a godly man, and he is heaven right now; however, sometimes that is not enough in the midst of grieving. I will still pray for you, and I will pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you in the weeks and months to come.
ReplyDeleteLove in Christ,
Ricki Jill
Linda, my heart is breaking for you and your family. You've been in my prayers and continue to be every single day since you shared this tragedy. I'm so glad you have your faith and that your sweet husband did as well. I do know we don't always feel that's enough during such despair, but it will be realized at some time down the road. I will continue to hold you in my heart and pray for God's healing.
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs of friendship,
CAS
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI lost my first born son age 20, ten years ago. There are no words at this time.
My thoughts are with you and the boys,
Lisa
Hi Linda I am so sorry to read about your loss. How nice and festive your blog looks and here you are with a huge hole in your heart. It never easy, but you will make it one step at a time. I am happy you have your boys and that's what you hang on to.
ReplyDeleteIt does get better, but slowly. i'm glad I finally got over here to see your blog and will keep you in my thoughts.