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bencini231 07-06-2022 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by bajaman (Post 4837323)
Praise God she's alive. As you note, a long road to recovery but at least she is still with you.
Somewhat disturbing to see that the driver's side rear hood catch failed completely...that is one of THE things that is always supposed to survive a crash, as it keeps the hood from coming through the windshield.

This just goes to show several things including how your life can change in the blink of an eye. And that nothing is granted...ever. Live every day, every minute like it could be your last. Thanks for sharing this, I know if must be very, very difficult.

Being alive is the most important thing and each injury will heal with time. She has already said she's changing the way of doing certain things that she used to take for granted.

bencini231 07-06-2022 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by the deep (Post 4837327)
Your wife Nikki apparently still has work to do, simply not her time yet. God is real and this coming from a man who was all but dead 40' down in the East River circa 1985. The wife and I wish her a speedy recovery with the least amount of pain possible. Enjoy life to the fullest because we never know what's coming for us. I say this as I sit here recovering from emergency lower back surgery myself. God Bless

You are very correct on it not being her time. The man above has a plan for each of us and on this day it wasn't that time. Thank you and we are wishing you a speedy recovery as well.

bencini231 07-06-2022 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by Noles1 (Post 4837341)
So glad to hear she is still alive after such a horrific accident! Praying for comfort, healing, and patience for a long road ahead.

I know many of you don’t know a rather newbie like myself, but know, I’m another powerboating brother who cares for his OSO Family!

Thanks for sharing.

Keep looking up brother!

I appreciate the comment and everyday is a step forward to recovery. There are days when she will get down and I have to remind her that the small improvements lead to the end goal in recovery.

bencini231 07-06-2022 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by HOSSMAN (Post 4837389)
Continued prayers Chris, she is strong and will come through just fine. As others have said it wasn't her time yet and she still has work to do buddy. God bless and many prayers for a speedy recovery.

Thank you so much for the comment. She has her days of not feeling good and then comes one where she does feel good. The good days is when she like to tell me jokingly how nice it is for me to wait on her 24/7. She is a warrior and determined to get better.

bencini231 07-06-2022 03:35 PM


Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4837441)
I saw your post FB. Continued prayers for a full a speedy recovery.
Eddie Young is :Score-101010:

Thank you very much and He and his family are so thoughtful. They would do anything to help someone if needed.

bencini231 07-06-2022 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by Gary C (Post 4837449)
Omg! Prayers sent!

Thank you very much!!

1Zoom 07-06-2022 10:59 PM

Wishing her a speedy recovery, last year we lost my mother-in-law in a very similar accident on Hwy. 62 near you. We never really found out what happened. You and your wife have been blessed with another chance, it really makes you realize how precious life is. We will be praying for her quick recovery.

NC03GT 07-07-2022 08:50 AM

Prayers for a speedy recovery!!!!

dykstra 07-07-2022 06:15 PM

Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

bencini231 07-09-2022 07:11 PM

Thanks again to the thoughts and prayers from everyone!! We have some good days and then there are a few bad ones in there, but small bits of improvement show through a little at a time. 2 appointments at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tn next week with Drs, so we are hoping on good news from the last surgery.


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