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 Road Rash Expert
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Location: Near San Antonio, TX | My sister and her boyfriend/husband (they had been together 12+ years, bought property/house together, etc) were in an awful wreck last Thursday morning. My sister was driving, and her husband was killed in the accident. She is doing ok physically, she has broken facial bones, and some fractures on the back of her skull, but it will heal with time. Emotionally she is a wreck. She feels responsible and numerous times she has said "how can I go on living knowing I killed the love of my life." I guess I am just asking for prayers for her and his family as they are devestated beyond comprehension. My sister was wearing a seat belt, and her husband was not. He was actually asleep (we think) at the time of the crash, as the seat was reclined all the way back.
She is now staying with me, and she can do so as long as she needs to. There are a lot of things going on that make this very complicated. She has so, so many animals. She has 8 dogs (7 german shorthair pointers and a red heeler) that are at my house in a 12'x12' kennel. She has two pet skunks that live inside (use litter box) three cats, a couple cows, a couple horses, thirty-something chickens, goats, a couple mini donkeys, turtles, and I am not sure what else. There is no way she can afford todo it all her self alone.
I guess I am asking for prayers for her especially, but everyone effected.
http://www.ksat.com/news/1-killed-1-hurt-after-truck-strikes-pole-fence-in-se-bexar-county/-/478452/24710286/-/be26up/-/index.html |
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 Balance Beam and more...
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Location: 31 lengths farms | My prayers go out to her and the entire family  |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | So sorry for the loss!
Please keep an eye on her. I don't want to say she could be a danger to herself, but that statement sounds like she could be. IMO. I'm not a trained professional or anything of the such. |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Oh how horrible, many prayers for her and his family... And hugs for you for taking care of her and helping out with all her animals  |
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 Undercover Amish Mafia Member
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Location: Kansas | I'm so sorry |
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 Forever Young
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Location: relocated to Texas | Kathy, I am so sorry for your sister, her husband and the entire family. Just don't know what to say except that I will be praying for you all. |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| Prayers. Your sister is lucky to have you. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Oh dear......I am so sorry for you and your family. She has you to lean on and it will be tough. Is there anyone else in the family to help with some of the animals? I would try to get her to talk to someone (maybe her minister?) about her feelings of guilt along with her grief...... |
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 Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | |
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Location: Oregon | |
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 Looking for Lady Jockey
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Location: Rodeos or Baseball games | Prayers for all involed. |
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 Special Somebody
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Location: Finally horseback again.... | So very sorry for your family's loss.
That is just heartbreaking.
Many prayers for her. |
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| Prayers for you all |
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 The Vaccinator
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | So sorry for your sister and all of your family.
Is there a Humane Society in your area you could call and ask for advice? Unfortunately, I imagine they have had to help out with this same type of situation many times -- they may have some helpful advice for you on this difficult journey. Or perhaps you could call one of the larger ones in a larger city to ask for advice.
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 Reaching for the stars....
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Queen Bean of Ponyland
Posts: 24953
Location: WYOMING | Life can change in an instant.
So sorry for hers and your families loss. |
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I'm a Cry Baby
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Location: n.c. | |
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 Hugs to You
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Many prayers for your sister and your family. |
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 Duck Duck Goose
Posts: 1280
Location: Ohio | Prayers for comfort and healing |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 350
| I am so sorry! God bless you for helping her..... as far as the animals, shes probably going to have a hard time getting rid of any of them right now....is there anyone else in the family or horse community that could take care of some of them for a while to help you out...hugs and prayers to you all. |
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 Damn Yankee
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | Many many prayers to her and all of your family! |
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Posts: 7499
Location: Bandera, TX | How very very tragic. Life is such a fragile thing we take for granted most of the time. My thoughts and prayers for all involved. |
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Location: between here and there | |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | |
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Meanest Teacher!!!
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Location: sunny california | |
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Location: Somewhere way too hot | I'm so sorry. That would be a hard to try and cope with. But I hope she comes to peace of mind knowing it wasn't her fault. He's now her angel looking over her. Prayers for her and the family! |
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Location: South Dakota | I will keep you all in my prayers...you, your sister, and her animal family...who will be a source of comfort for her, when she gets back on her feet... |
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Location: Arkansas | My heart goes out to you, your sister and your family! It breaks my heart to learn of this tragedy... Everything happens for a reason; even though it doesn't seem like it now. I will keep you in my prayers and also, try not to carry this alone; Try to find some help through another friend, family member, Pastor or counselor. And we are always here for you as well for encouragement!! You and your sister will get through this! Be Strong!!!!! |
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Expert
Posts: 1255
| Sending prayers.a lot of church members love to help in a time of need maybe you could have someone come in and feed the animal's. |
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
Posts: 9586
Location: Phoenix | Oh gosh....prayers for your family. :(.
They say say everything happens for a reason....but I'd sure doesn't make sense sometimes. Hopefully she is able to find peace. I can imagine how hard it hurts.
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7264
| I am so very sorry! You are an angel to help her in this awful time! Many prayers. |
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Location: Kentucky | I am so, so sorry to hear this. |
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Posts: 2457
| I'm sorry for your loss, May God bless your family. I'll keep you all in my prayers. |
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 New Word Inventor
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Location: Who knows | I'm sad that your sister is going through this. What a terrible thing to have to deal with. The recovery will have to be in more than just the physical sense. While I don't know what she's going through, I can say this is one of the scenarios I fear, especially if it was my child. It must be incredibly difficult for her.
I'm glad she has you to lean on; it is very important. |
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 Underestimated Underdog
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Location: Minnesota | Many prayers!! |
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 I Love the Oldies
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Location: Central Washington | |
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Location: La Frontera | |
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Location: Never in one place long | I cannot even imagine! ALl those animals and your sister to take care of :( heartbreaking!! I agree with above comments... anyway you can get a few people to care for some of the animals for a while or maybe have a benefit to help with cost of caring for them and your sister?? Prayers Prayer!!!!!! :( |
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 Ms Bling Bling Sleeze Kitty
Posts: 20904
Location: LouLouVille, OK | So sorry for your loss... Prayers for your sister and his family and friends... I pray she forgives the accident and knows that its truely a accident... Praying for healing in her heart, soul and mind... May he rest in peace...
I am also praying for you Scout... may the Lord bring you strength and guide you the way he wants you to go with all of this... lighten your load where you can... and hang in there... |
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Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | many prayers for your familys loss and for strenght to get thru the days ahead. |
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Location: Great NW | I can not imagine the heartache and loss. Many many prayers of healing and Strength. |
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Tried and True
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Location: Where I am happiest | I'm so sorry. |
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Expert
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Location: Bandera, TX | Praying for you and yours. |
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