OT: An Amazing Last 48 Hours....

samspop · January 17, 2009 12:23AM

To all...I am blessed!!

My wife was on the plane that crashed into the Hudson on Friday afternoon. I got the call that no one wants to get...from her as the plane was crashing.

GOD was with us!! I flew to NYC on Friday night and we arrived back home last night (yes, we flew!!).

She is a doing very well, considering. A little banged up and sore, but mentally, she seems to be doing great!

I am not sure what the next few weeks or months hold for us, as a traumatic situation like this passes, we all react in different ways. But, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Most, it would seem, have already been answered, but we are heading into the unknown. We will be fine, I feel certain!!

Thanks again guys!

frankhardy · January 17, 2009 12:29AM

I cannot imagine what that was like for you (getting a call like that) and your wife (being on the plane). It was amazing hearing and watching it unfold. That's good news to hear that your wife is ok.

What did she say to you as they were going down?

bigwilli · January 17, 2009 12:29AM

Well its very good to hear everyone is alright . The world is full of bad news and tragedy these days , Even though a plane going
down is a terrible thing , having a skilled pilot and crew that brought the plane down with everyone making it out of the plane
alive is terrific.

Getting back on a plane afterwards must have been a uneasy feeling. But its great to here you are now home. Safe and Sound.

Bosox1976 · January 17, 2009 12:29AM

to pilot, crew and passengers (and rescuers) - all kept cool. Truly a miracle. So happy all are safe.

BunchOBull · January 17, 2009 12:33AM

Wow. I bet you've never hugged her tighter than you did when you landed in NYC.

Thank goodness for an experienced crew and God's blessings.

Mphilking · January 17, 2009 12:35AM

I'm happy she was safe! Thank God

fattymacs · January 17, 2009 12:38AM

Wow, I hope all remains well. IMO it was a true miracle, the crew are rescue workers are REAL heroes and are blessed with calm, courage, and clear thinking.

Lothar52 · January 17, 2009 12:44AM

PSA 10

chaz

bman90278 · January 17, 2009 12:50AM

Mike, Thank God your wife and all of the others are going to be ok. I can't imagine what you and your family went through.

Keep us posted how she's doing.

Brian

mickeymantle24 · January 17, 2009 12:55AM

I am so happy your wife, and all the other passengers made it out safe! Props to the pilot also!

DES1984 · January 17, 2009 12:58AM

Unbelievable story. So glad your wife was ok.

The pilot, the co-pilot and all of the rescuers should all be commended.

kidzfund · January 17, 2009 1:00AM

I cannot imagine the range of emotions you two experienced. Miracles still happen.

PoppaJ · January 17, 2009 1:18AM

Mike,

Glad to hear the wonderful news that your wife is doing fine after such an experience.

Give her all the love and support she needs and then some.

God kept her here for a reason. +1 for the Big Guy!

I pray that your lives return to normal as quickly as possible.

God bless you and your wife and family,

PoppaJ

julen23 · January 17, 2009 1:35AM

holy -ish!!!

that's incredibe sir.

too bad plifter wasn't on the flight, you could've used his colon as a flotation device also...

j

Karb · January 17, 2009 1:35AM

Very glad to hear the two of you are OK. I couldn't imagine getting that call from my wife. Someone's looking out for us.

Elemenopeo · January 17, 2009 2:15AM

Holy smokes, Mike. I'm so glad she and everyone else is OK. Blessed is defintiely the right word.

TheHun · January 17, 2009 2:18AM

Memo from Heaven:

Rejected: for now

Reason: need more time to help husband collect cards

Enjoy Life !

PROMETHIUS88 · January 17, 2009 2:26AM

Amazing story for all involved! Best wishes to you and your family along with all of the other people who played a role in this miracle. God's little reminder to stop and smell the roses.

Tim

Stingray · January 17, 2009 2:43AM

Glad for you and your wife that everything turned out fine!! I hope that your wife is doing ok today!!

yankeeno7 · January 17, 2009 2:44AM

Glad to hear your wife is doing well. I cant even imagine being in that plane or even you getting that phone call.

MantleMarisFordBerra · January 17, 2009 2:48AM

I called my wife in here to read this post...WOW, so happy for you & her both! Thank God for all the blessings you have...and also a reminder to the rest of us to live & appreciate each day to it's fullest, 'cause you just never know.

fur72 · January 17, 2009 2:50AM

I am so happy for you and your family it was a terrible thing and a miracle combined in one instant. Its a small world a lady that works in my business unit was on the plane as well. Off topic does US Airways do anything for the people involved?

70chip · January 17, 2009 3:00AM

Mike, best wishes to your wife and all that were on that plane. It's is an amazing miracle that no one was seriously hurt or worse. It's great to hear a story like this with a positive ending, hope she is doing well. Take her out for a nice dinner.....she deserves it

70

zep33 · January 17, 2009 3:02AM

WOW - so glad everything turned out as it did

welcome home

SidePocket · January 17, 2009 3:08AM

Thank the Lord all are safe, that is just an incredible story.

cohocorp · January 17, 2009 3:13AM

incredible.

Dboneesq · January 17, 2009 3:35AM

Mike,

I am so happy to hear that your wife is doing well. THANK GOD that HE put a GREAT pilot and crew on board that day. KUDOS to the crew, the NYPD and all the other rescuers.

GOD looked at his appointment book and realized your wife's name was NOT in it. GOD BLESS your family. HUG them as often as you can! ENJOY LIFE!

Doug

storm888 · January 17, 2009 4:13AM

Good that everybody made it out safe.

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Less than "six-degrees of separation" in play here.
At least five folks have told me that they knew
somebody who knew somebody.... TINY world.

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"...Off topic does US Airways do anything for the people involved? ....."

>>>>

When I saw Greta reporting live, I thought back to
1996 when she was beating the gators away in the
hunt for ValueJet clients.

I know Greta and she is a swell gal, with an interesting
backstory.

Greta's Story

scooperqpr · January 17, 2009 4:23AM

Glad the wife was alright.Not always a happy ending with a plane crash eh?

fandango · January 17, 2009 4:32AM

Amazing relief you must feel after such a harrowing ordeal...

Well Wishes to your family!

VitoCo1972 · January 17, 2009 4:37AM

Amazing! Certainly will keep you in thoughts. Curious how cold the Hudson was. I heard a few people had hypothermia from it. Did your wife have to be treated for anything?

divecchia · January 17, 2009 4:40AM

I don't know how I would react to a call like that. All I can say is I'm glad she and all the other passengers are OK.

Donato

samspop · January 17, 2009 7:49AM

What did she say to you as they were going down?

That the plane was crashing and that she wanted to tell me that she loved the kids and loved me.

samspop · January 17, 2009 7:51AM

Off topic does US Airways do anything for the people involved?

Yes, they do all that they can for the family and victims. There are some real superstars when something like this happens...on the flip side, there are others that just get in the way...all-in-all....B+

samspop · January 17, 2009 7:54AM

Did your wife have to be treated for anything?

She was lucky...no physical issues. She did fall off of the wing into the water, so she was wet. But the rescue was swift enough to keep most issues to a minimum. The bumps and bruises are starting to show and she is sore. All-in-all, she is doing great!

samspop · January 17, 2009 7:55AM

Answers to the questions that were asked, I think I hit most of them.

Thanks for all of the well wishes and thoughts.

God Bless.

Alfonz24 · January 17, 2009 8:35AM

PTL and will keep your family in my prayers.

Bottom9th · January 17, 2009 8:38AM

Just amazing!!!!! I am really glad she came out of it okay.

edmundfitzgerald · January 17, 2009 8:59AM

edmundfitzgerald · January 17, 2009 9:00AM

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

itzagoner · January 17, 2009 9:10AM

Sully rocks, everyone walks.

Good for you.

PROMETHIUS88 · January 18, 2009 7:34AM

Bumping just because it's worth reading over and over again!

bobbybakeriv · January 18, 2009 7:43AM

Awesome news!!!! What a miracle that whole thing was.

ldferg · January 18, 2009 8:46AM

mike,
what a wonderful ending. so glad to hear the outcome.

HoofHearted · January 18, 2009 9:01AM

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm going to stop my online activities for the day, go upstairs, hug my wife and do things together.

Every day is precious...

estang · January 18, 2009 9:12AM

Wow. Amazing story & be well!

baseballfan · January 18, 2009 9:38AM

glad to hear she is ok

god speed

larryallen73 · January 18, 2009 10:23AM

What a scary phone call. Glad it worked out.

SidePocket · March 8, 2009 12:59PM

Samspop, your wife was just on a Discovery Channel special on the crash. Amazing. Your wife is a beautiful and brave woman. I can't imagine how cold that water was. Even on the wing it had to be crazy scary with the current flowing. Just an incredible miracle.

BigRedMachine · March 8, 2009 1:09PM

Wow. I somehow missed this the first time around.

Incredible story. That's a call I hope I never have to hear. God bless you, your wife, and family.

shawn

IchiroDeported · March 8, 2009 1:36PM

wow, i totally missed this thread the first time around too!

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