Saturday, July 7th @ about 6 pm, Christopher and 2 friends were involved in a very serious car accident. Christopher was life flighted to a major trauma center in ATL, GA, Grady Memorial Health System. He has been stabilized and is in the trauma ICU currently. He was a passenger in the front seat and was T boned on his side, taking the full impact.
His injuries are extensive: He has a mild sub arachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral contusion which they are monitoring closely. He is unconscious and on a ventilator. Other injuries include multiple fractures: a fractured scapula, bilateral fractured ankles, sacrum, and possible hand fracture. He has a pulmonary contusion and ruptured bladder and a small laceration to the spleen.
The most serious injury is his head injury and the doctors say it will be 3 to 5 days to better understand the full impact of this. Please use the power of prayer to help Christopher to a full recovery.
Please keep Christopher, Debbie and Randy and the entire Heitzman family in your thoughts and prayers.
Heitzman family, you are lifted up in my prayers as are the doctors entrusted with Chris' care.
ReplyDeletePrayers go out to the Heitzman family. Stay strong Chris we know you can pull through.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all- you can do this Chris!
ReplyDeleteThe Corcorans
What I remember about Chris from when I taught him is that he never settles or gives up. Keep fighting, Chris!! I will keep praying! Much love to you!
ReplyDeleteJodi Day
Teacher - Lassiter
Your friends in Orlando are praying for you Chris. Debbie and Randy our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Stay strong in your faith. God is in control and Chris is in god hands.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
John, Laurie and Glenn
The Lassiter community is praying for Chris. May the Lord wrap his arms around you all, heal Chris and comfort the Heitzmen family.
ReplyDeleteWaynette Helms
teacher - Lassiter
My prayers go out to Chris and his family during this difficult time. Chris has always been the "strong silent type" and I'm trusting that this inner strength of his will help him through this battle. Much love to Chris, his family and friends and many, many prayers for his recovery.
ReplyDeleteDiana Bishop, Lassiter HS.
Praying for you and your family Chris. Keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteThe Perrys
Since I taught you in 6th grade you have been on my heart and mind many times as I wondered how you were doing. I am so sorry to learn of this accident. You are such a precious young man and I will be praying that God will heal you completely and that you will have the chance to glorify Him in your recovery. ~Mrs. Radtke
ReplyDeleteYou probably dont even remember be but this breaks my heart that this is happing! Please hang in there and stay strong! I made it though a severe trauma and life threatening accident and so will you! I am praying for you and have so many others praying for you as well! You were a world wide trending topic on twitter so people from all over the world are praying! You can and will get through this! " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! " xo- Caitlin
ReplyDeleteI don't now Chris personally, but I've seen all over Facebook about what happened.. I will be attending GCSU in the fall and I really hope to have the opportunity to meet him. I will lift him and his family up in prayers! God is an awesome God!
ReplyDeleteDear Heitzman Family,
ReplyDeleteOn Feb. 17, 2011 my little girl, Paige Wheeler,then 18, took the impact of a TBone car accident. She was life flighted to Grady and spent 11days struggling on the vent, had a collapsed lung, broken bones, shattered skull, etc. Traumatic brain injury top on list. As soon as she was stable we transferred her to Shepherd Centers acquired brain injury unit. After a dim prognosis for full recovery, including wheel chair and no college in her future, she walked out of shepherd, graduated with her class, started college in August and ended first year with a 3.6 gpa. Do not lose faith in your child. These injuries are recoverable with early therapy intervention. My heart hurts for you, but I beg you to keep the faith and take care of yourself so you stay well and can help him recover. There are happy endings. Much love and prayer coming your way, Suzanne Clem-wheeler
Suzanne - your daughters story is such a beautiful testiment and inspirational to us all. I am astounded by her recovery but all things are possible through God - thank you for sharing this and I am sure that Chris's family is appreciative! God Bless him and all of you too :)
Deletewhat an amazing story of faith and hope.
DeleteThe Taylor Family is praying for you Chris. Much love and prayers to the entire Heitzman Family. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteChristopher, not sure if you remember me or not but i had you and your brother in art and music when y'all attended CCS. i know you will get through this with God's help. You are being lifted up in prayer by so many people - many of them you don't even know - but God knows. Stay strong and may the God of all grace, comfort, peace and healing be with you now and in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Jennie Horne
To the family of Chris Heitzman,
ReplyDeleteAsking God to send you comfort -knowing He is in control; peace -knowing you raised a fantastic young man who is strong, vigilant and resilient; and a special blessing for Chris' recovery. Remember to take care of yourselves as well as each other- EAT, DRINK, SLEEP and ASK for help if you need it. This is too difficult to do alone and you are NOT ALONE. Staying strong also means staying healthy so you CAN be there for Chris. I can't imagine he doesn't sense your presence and all the prayers and love that surrounds him- it surrounds you too. You are blessed with a community that rises to occasion without fail and will be there for you when you are ready. You're in my prayers.
Diana Huntzinger
Lassiter High School Counselor
Debbie and Randy, our heart aches for you and your family after this terrible event. Chris is in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong! Matt Weismiller / BERCHTOLD Family
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for all if you. May gods grace and comfort and healing hands hold you close- we love y'all
ReplyDeleteKaren, Mike and Chandler Newton
My neighbor, Bruce Pieper, has been at Grady until today with his 26 year old son Aaron. Very similar circumstances and Aaron is headed to Shepard Center today. If I can put you in touch with the Pieper family I would be happy to. My daughter Emma is a friend of Chris' and would relay any information. Hoping and praying. Judy Kimball
ReplyDeleteDear Heitzman Family,
ReplyDeleteOur family is holding you close in prayer. We are praying for God's healing and comfort, for the medical teams attending to Chris, and for your own health and strength during the coming days. Praying constantly.
Wayne and Cindi White
Saw it on Facebook...friend of a friend...i do believe in the power of prayer..Trust in God, he will get you through.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to come up with the words to say and I can't. Coleman has been keeping me updated as much as possible but please know that you are surrounded in prayer by the people who love you and by those who don't even know you all but want to extend love your way! May God grant you the peace that transcends all understanding.
ReplyDeleteDavis, your Mabry family is praying for your brother's recovery. Know that we are thinking of you, your family and all of the families affected by this terrible event. Ms. Israel
ReplyDeleteChris, it is 5 years since we saw each other, but even back then you were a determined young fellow. I have been in a very similar situation. Just remember, things can only get better from here.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Nikki Brown, I live in Marietta and I heard about Christopher through a friend. I do not know Christopher but I am praying for his quick recovery and well being.
ReplyDeleteI read Diana Huntzinger's comment about the family eating, sleeping and taking care of themselves. I want to add to that. I have a gift registry website for just this occasion. It is almost insurmountable the way your life changes in a moment like this. I know because I am a breast cancer survivor. Your friends and family both near and far WANT to help, WANT to send you a small token of their love and best wishes. They want to help both Christopher and the family because the hours spent at the hospital can be very long and exhausting.
Please have someone from the family register at www.deliveringhappy.net It is totally FREE and then you can let your friends and family know if they would like to help ... you are registered at deliveringhappy.net and to login with the name Heitzman, Christopher
I am praying for Christopher and sending lots of love and healing his way.
Prayers, prayers and more prayers for continued healing for Chris and your entire family. With love from The Parkers, Karyn, Larry, Chloe, Jenna and Lauryn
ReplyDeleteDear Chris,
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time. I have many found memories of you hanging out at the house. You're a fighter and a wonderful young man. Stay strong and know that there are many people praying for your recovery and strength. We're also praying for your entire family and ask God to hold each one of you in His loving arms and to help guide y'all and your doctors during this long journey.
As so many others, we're here for you and your family and will be happy to help in any way we can.
God Bless You,
Cathy and Hank Nodzak
Debbie, Randy and Davis...please know our thoughts are with Christopher and with you each and every moment of the day. We anxiously wait for good news and continue to rely on the skill of the doctors at Grady and the strength of Christopher's young body to pull through to recovery. We know from Melissa that you currently have your needs met but we are here and waiting for our turn to support you. Until then, know our love and healing thoughts are sent your way. Continue to be strong...there will be light at the end of this very dark tunnel. All our love, The Nelsons
ReplyDeletePrayers from your Covenant Christian School community, too. Our family (the Duritys) did not know you at Covenant, but we lift you up to the Great Physician. Though there may be tough and lonely days ahead, we trust that the never-leaving God will be your constant companion.
ReplyDeletepraying for you in this time. i too have a story of hope- my dad had massive brain hemorrhage and then 24 hours later a second. He was in trauma icu and given 24 to 72 hours to live. They said if he made it through he would never walk, talk, or be able to communicate with us ever again. today- he is doing all that they said he would never do. stay hopeful and full of faith. fight with him daily. never lose hope. jesus is with you, he never leaves, never rests. he is peace and joy and most of all he is life.
ReplyDeleteDear Debbie,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mary and I work at Famous Nails. Ever since the day I heard about the accident and that Chris was in it there has been a lot of hope and prayers from my family and friends. We hope that he gets better soon.
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ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope that Christopher was able to recover from his critical condition. I wonder, was the case taken to court? Cases like this could pretty much utilize the help of a personal injury lawyer. An attorney will help the family realize their legal rights. It is important to claim their privileges, particularly the compensation they are entitled to.
ReplyDeleteJavier Hoppes
So how’s Christopher now three months the accident? Is he recovering well? I hope he is. And, I just want to add to what Javier had said regarding the personal injury lawyer. Christopher indeed might ask for compensation for his medication to both his physical and psychological injury. You can hire or search through about personal injury lawyers through the Internet. I am hoping for his continuous recovery.
ReplyDeleteCindie Guevara
I agree with Javier. This is a severe case, and a personal injury lawyer can definitely help Christopher by taking care of his car insurance and by supporting him throughout the whole healing process, physically and emotionally. I’m really hoping for his fast recovery.
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I wish for Christopher for his full recovery. We should always drive below the speed limit and focus on keeping our-self and other people safe to avoid car accident in the future.
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