Zhukov Family Needs Our Prayers

[HardcoreHeroes]

Folks, I received an email from Boris Zhukov this evening that I'd like to share with you:

Hey Friends
I hate to have to tell you, but wanted you and your family to know that my son was in a terrible car accident on Fri, Dec. 8. He is in serious, but stable condition at Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, Fl.
(SINU-UNIT) He had serious head trama and had to have a blood clot removed from his brain, broken right collarbone, shattered right
leg-left leg had a broken femur and 2nd and third degree burns.

Julia, his mom called me Sat morning 6am (Dec 9) and Tammy and I got there on Sun (Dec 10) we got back home early this morning. He is on a ventilator until Dec. 24, and they will try to start weening him off his ventilator and see if he can breathe on his own. He had skin grafts done this past Tues and is being kept very still and quiet. He had just a huge area on his abdomen burnt as well burns in his groin area and left side.

Also, a female friend of his was killed. I would appreciate so much if you would keep him and this girl's family in your prayers. Wayne had just started a new job and did not have any health insurance, but God has answered so many prayers and I know he will help our family with what we will need for these bills that will be coming in. Please take care and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I already have had mine, my son is alive and he will make it-Praise The Lord!!

Take care and all my best,
Boris Zhukov

Tragedies like this are bad at any time, but especially this time of year. Sounds like Wayne, Boris and the entire family have begun a long road of recovery. My heart goes out to them. Please keep them in your prayers.

Greg

[bluedevil71]

I'm saddened to hear this news, especially, as Greg said, at this time of year. We'll be thinking about the family.

[bobbyryates]

so tragic. but at least his son is alive. will do on the prayers!!

[HardcoreHeroes]

Received a followup email from Boris this evening:

Well it's Christmas Eve and my family and I have so much to be thankful for. My son is much improved and getting better everyday. His lung Dr. is trying to ween him off his breathing tube. It is a slow process, but Wayne is such a fighter and he is so strong. I have enclosed a picture of him taken at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville Va. from last Christmas. Wayne is a big Tony Stewart fan and I hope to take him to a race there in 2007. I like Dale Earnhardt Jr, so this will be alot of fun. I could have never imagined this possibility two weeks ago. He has really impressed all his Drs. on how well and fast he is recovering. I have seen pictures of the car and accident scene and it is only by the Grace of God he is still alive. God has a plan for him and I just hope and pray he will seek and follow God's will for his life. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will try to keep you all updated. My in-laws are
also both doing better and I pray my father-in-law can go home soon from the hospital. May God Bless you all, and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! Thanks again to all of you! I love you guys!

All my best,
Boris Zhukov

What a wonderful gift to receive at Christmas time. Boris mentions his in-laws above. His mother-in-law has been in the hospital with breathing problems and, too make matters worse, last Friday morning his father-in-law was shot three times at work. According to Boris: "He works at a small diner as a cook near Eufaula, Alabama and suprised three men when taking out the trash. They started shooting, he made it to his van and they kept shooting. He got away, made it to his boss's driveway, and his boss called 911."

Please keep the entire family in your prayers.

Greg

[themaestro]

A member who just signed up today on this board (greensborohill - Jared) has forwarded Zhukov's info to Jeremy Padawer from Jakks to get Boris a Classic Superstars figure. Hopefully they contact him and something can be worked out. I'm sure the cash would really be a boost to the family.

[HardcoreHeroes]

themaestro said:

A member who just signed up today on this board (greensborohill - Jared) has forwarded Zhukov's info to Jeremy Padawer from Jakks to get Boris a Classic Superstars figure. Hopefully they contact him and something can be worked out. I'm sure the cash would really be a boost to the family.

That's awesome and, I'm sure, much appreciated.

[Baltimore Jack]

I spoke to Boris today (Friday 12/29). He is on his way back to Pensicola to bring in the new year with his son. He is of course still in the hospital, but is finally eating small portions of solid food (a major positive sign) and is able to speak a few words and breathing on his own. These are small but major steps toward recovery. Boris wanted me to pass on his thanks to everyone that has had his son and their family in their prayers.