October 31st 2024.
Recently, Megan McKee and Stephanie Pascoe were overjoyed as they celebrated their wedding with loved ones. The couple had eloped and tied the knot a few weeks earlier, but they wanted to have a big party with their family and friends on October 19th. However, their happiness was short-lived as a tragic accident occurred last Saturday, leaving Megan with serious leg injuries.
Megan had been mowing the grass on the front lawn of their new home in Paxton, New South Wales, when the ride-on mower she was on suddenly slid down an embankment. Stephanie, who was in the backyard with her stepson Parker, heard Megan's cries for help and rushed to her aid. She was horrified to find that the mower had rolled over Megan's foot and lower leg.
"It was a traumatic experience," Stephanie shared. Thankfully, their new neighbors came to their rescue immediately. One neighbor even used her shirt as a tourniquet while others took off their belts to help. Stephanie was amazed by the quick and selfless response of their small town's community. "They saved her life," she said gratefully.
The wait for emergency services was agonizing, with ambulances and a helicopter being diverted to their property. Megan was eventually airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, where she is now facing surgery to amputate her injured leg below the knee. Despite the challenging situation, Megan remains positive and even joked about becoming a Paralympian.
But as the reality of the situation sinks in, Stephanie admits that they are both struggling to come to terms with the sudden change in their lives. They had just bought and moved into their dream home six weeks ago, and now they are spending their honeymoon in the hospital. "It's cruel," Stephanie said, "the happiest day of our lives turned into the worst day of our lives."
Their friend and marriage celebrant, Sarah Chippindale, has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to help support Megan through her expected lengthy rehabilitation process. With extended hospital stays, surgeries, and time away from work, Stephanie and Megan will need all the help they can get. Megan is incredibly grateful for the support she has received, especially from her new wife.
In a text message, Megan expressed her admiration for Stephanie's strength and resilience throughout the ordeal. She believes that their love has only grown stronger through this difficult time. "She has honestly gained the best support," Megan said, "and it breaks my heart knowing that she spent the first weeks of our marriage like this instead of carelessly living it up like everyone else gets to."
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