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Today I had an accident. After 23 plus years and nearly twenty thousand chimneys I had my first serious (certainly potentially so) fall. I fell seven or eight feet and landed on a ladder rail with my back. The rail of the ladder was bent. I have a fractured vertebrae and a lot of bruising on my leg as well.

I give praise knowing the mishap could have been worse - and potentially much worse...

Please pray these morphine shots never wear off!

Seriously my friends, I covet your prayers, and thank you in advance.

Blessings, Steve Hoover

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Sorry for your misfortunate, Hoovie!! I pray for complete restoration and healing.

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praying for you my friend.

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Said a prayer for you... should we pray for that ladder, too, or are you laying it to rest?

Seriously, though, I pray that the fracture isn't bad and that it heals well and quickly. I'm glad you weren't hurt any worse, too.

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This is the embarrassing part. Many, many homeowners offer their ladders and even have them set up when we get there. It is our standard operating procedure to politely decline and get our own ladders. This one seemed different and the homeowner was adamant that I use the ladder he prepared and set on the deck. I inspected the ladder and against my better judgement agreed to use it. I noticed the deck was freshly stained... what I did not realize however, was that the rubber feet on the ladder were also coated with the the stain and the there was no grip at all onto the deck.

I will definitely learn from this. Not all but certainly most accidents can be prevented.

Again, I am so thankful my injuries aren't worse than they are.
TYJ!

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Agreeing with Crakjak, in Jesus Name!

July 10,2008, our brother, just 17 mos younger than I, was trimming his trees and fell from an 8 ft ladder. His pelvis was broken in three places, not counting several tiny fractures. He was in the hospital for awhile, had some home health therapy, but made a miracleous recovery. He will be 70 yrs in Feb. 11., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. It COULD have been so different BUT GOD....! The doctors said he COULD have been paralyzed or died. If you saw James you would not know he had ever fallen from an 8 ft ladder on a hot summer day in July 2008. TO OUR GREAT LORD GOD BE ALL THE PRAISE, HONOR AND GLORY!

Falla39

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Praying for you, Stephen!

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Oh, wow. Praying for you! Glad that it wasn't worse.

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Thank the Lord you're going to be ok!! Praying for a quick recovery.

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Praying for you, and am very thankful it was not worse - Thank God!

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I will pray for healing.
So you get to take some sick leave.

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Will be praying, Stephen. One of my son-in-laws fell off a roof, had to have surgery. He made a full recovery. It is a very scary thing to have happen. Glad it was not worse. Thank you, Jesus for your healing power.

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prayed for you again ths morning....please keep us informed....

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So glad you aren't much worse, Hoovie!! My brother had a friend who fell off a roof and unfortunately he died!

So, what of the fractured vertebrae? What are they doing besides putting you on morphine? Do you expect a full recovery?

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Praying for a COMPLETE recovery with absolutely no lasting side effects from this fall, Steve. Listen to those doctors and follow their instructions. If they say "sit", then sit. If they say "move" then move.

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It is a fracture, and it is painful, but there does not appear to be any injury or compromise to the spinal cord at all. They said the likelihood of full recovery is very good and without any expected complications. I am not on bed rest, just back brace, taking pain meds and Aleve.

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Ouch

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You can say that again! :toofunny

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Wow, you are so fortunate! It could have been so much worse (as you well know!).

Hope you fully recover more quickly than expected!

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Ouch!

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Eureka,

I am so sorry to hear about this accident. I hurt for you just reading your description of the accident. Wait until you are my age and fall. It hurts even worse! I will be praying for a quick and full recovery.

My wife fell on an icy sidewalk right after we moved to Nashville 11 years ago and that was the beginning of a lot of back problems. If you have any residual issues I would jump on them quickly with a regular Dr. or witch doctor (Chiropractor). Don't let things go until you require back surgery. Hoping this advice is not needed but just want to emphasize that if you do have lingering pain / issues don't ignore it!

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Thanks for the kind words and prayers my friends. That means alot!

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Oh my! Thank the Lord it could have been so much worse - - - spinal cord injury, so thank the LORD again!!!!

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Dear Friend, I am praying for you in that Covenant Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray for a complete healing and rapid recovery. With His Stripes...We are HEALED!
I will continue to pray for you and look forward to hearing your testimony.
Bless you and your family.
Because of Jesus!

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I trust you are doing better.

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Bro. Hoover,
Pray that your recovery from your fall, is progressing well day by day, in Jesus Name!

Falla39

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Ideed. I am already better! I have a followup at the Doc tomorrow. I was able to cover up the brace and walk in the parade yesterday. No skipping or dancing though... :)

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Prayin' for ya, Steve ...

Please feel better.

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Eureka,

I am so glad to hear you are doing better. I will be praying all goes well at your Dr. appointment tomorrow.