On July 21st, my best friend Laura's life changed forever when her husband was in a devastating motorcycle crash. At 7:01am that day, John Lotz was driving to work in the HOV lanes of I-10 outside Houston, TX, protected by helmet and jacket, when a vehicle driver crossed 4 lanes of traffic, through pylons, and crashed directly into him.
His initial injuries were a broken clavicle, right side ribs all broken, multiple back fractures, bruises, and scrapes. Tragically, he also sustained a traumatic brain injury, and has been in unbearable pain. As details of the crash unfold, we are amazed, blessed, and thankful that he even survived.
He spent time recovering at Herman Memorial Katy Hospital and was transferred to TIRR Herman Memorial in Houston on July 30.
The love and support of family has been an enormous blessing, with family traveling in from PA, and amazing local friends arranging meal trains and other support. While this has eased their burden greatly over the past two weeks, it is now painfully clear that additional support is needed in the coming months.
The reason is not just the crash. In June, Laura's job position was eliminated. She had begun actively interviewing, but now, at a time when John needs her most, those plans need to take a back seat. And with John also not working, this has put the family into hardship for the near term, especially with medical costs mounting. We have all put this into God's hands, knowing that whatever they need will come at the right time through this humble request.
The good news from doctors and therapists give us hope for recovery, but advise that it will be a long, slow process. So to all Prayer warriors, please continue to pray for John's full recovery, and for God to guide the hands of the caregivers every step of the way. Please reach out to Laura directly if you'd like to visit John and encourage him while he is recuperating.
Thank you all so much for your loving support and assistance during this challenging time for the Lotz family.
On behalf of Laura & John Lotz,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Jeanne Alleva
