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Location: Angola, IN | I made it out of bed to write this message from my wheel chair. My eyes are welled up as I write this:
I know I've pissed off my fair share of people on all the boards, especially here. And I'm dumb founded by the support and encouragement that you all have given me. It means more to me than you can imagine. This was a horrible wreck....an automobile accident that I don't know how I survived. But I came away with no real head trauma. I was lucky to have only broke my ankle, legs, knee caps, several ribs, and pelvis. I also lacerated many internal organs (lungs, spleen, and lungs)....and I have a few trips to the dentist to make to top it all off. I'm serious when I say that I am lucky.
This accident will forever change my view/attitude on life....
This accident will forever haunt me and I pray that I never forget the impact that it has had on all involved. Everyone be safe when they travel.
The support that I received from the fishing community was overwhelming....despite my best attempt at pissing people off. My point-of-view about my opinion vs. others feelings has definately changed. I thank every single one of you for your thoughts, prayers, letters, cards, and lures. I am lucky to have such friends. I received blessing from all over the country.....because of a shared interest in this stupid fish.....just incredible!!!!
I had a son 6 weeks ago.....Harrison August Hulbert. He's with me now and keeps me up through this all.
I have a long road ahead and every day I pray that God gives me the strength to help me through this. Kind of funny how people (myself) gain some humility and God-conscious when they find themselves completely defeated and powerless. As my sponsor once told me: Religion is for people afraid to go to Hell, and Spirituality is for people who have been there." My days have never been darker and I hope that God will help me through this mess.
Special Thanks to: ERC (Matt), Mikie, Mauser, Komer, Todd Minor, Jeff Kachmann, Gene Dahl, Dave Vandoorn, Marc Thorpe, Ben Smetana, and John Deutinger....and a few I'm sure I've forgotten. You guys rock!!
I thank you all. Every single one of you. You guys are incredible. Thanks Man.
Regards,
Steve Hulbert
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Location: Southern W.Va. | Steve,
I'm proud to be able to call you friend. Anything I can do , all you have to do is ask. Heading up you way in about a week so I hope to see you, to shake you hand and see your son.
Keep the Faith, dude
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| Glad to hear you are recovering Steve, now if you can just do something about those annoying brothers of yours! :D
Jed
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| Head,
When all is taken care a spot is reserved in my boat with your name on it.
Take care. Those brothers love you.
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Location: Lafayette, IN | Steve,
In spite of what you think your reputation is (was) just remember...... even the coldest enemy of yours (if you even have one) could not help smiling about your adventure in the little rental boat on Webster when you caught a fish and fell in!  That story still brings a smile to my face!
I appreciate the help you've given me as a musky newbie from about two years back. You and Tom and Mike have all been very accomodating and patient helping me understand what I need to be doing when pursuing the musky.
I agree wholeheartedly with your perspective while in the midst of such a trial as you are facing. God takes the vilest of circumstances and can bring about such an unimaginable good. I've experienced it myself. One last thing.... A wise ole' pastor friend once told me, "Steve, you'd worry a lot less about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do!" (heh heh!) It helps me not take myself so seriously.
Best wishes to you and you growing family. Congratulations! It's great to hear from you.
Steve Johnson
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| Steve, hope to see you soon on the water, either IN or Canada! |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Glad to hear you are on the mend. This whole experience is definately something that will change your life forever, but do not let it become something that takes over your life. Your injuries will heal and you need to make sure your heart and soul mend as well. Move on get out fishing when you can, spend as much precious time with your family especially your little one and life will be good to you. I'm really proud of you and all of the members on the boards for their compassion and respect when it comes to events like this and even small things like my back surgery, it really helps one's spirit to know there are many people most of whom we might not ever meet in person giving us words of kindness. If you ever need someone to talk to you can mail me or PM me. Take care Steve. |
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| Hi Steve,
My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers while you are on the mend. One day at a time my friend and you will get back into the swing of things. I don't have to tell you this but your famliy ( especially those brothers of yours ) and your friends love you very much. Your accident has made me look at the family and friends that I have aroung me and has given me and the rest of us a new appreciation for the blessings that life affords us. Stay strong, rely on your family and friends. In time you'll be back sticking a fatty.
Good Luck Steve,
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Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio | Hey Steve,
We've never met, but I just wanted to say that I was thinking about you, not just cause of mutual friendship. I saw a post on Tony's board and it kinda hit me. Just realizing how important every day is. I hope you feel better soon. I'm sure you will.
Congratulations having Harrsion. Ya gotta keep going to teach him how to catch musky.
Spirtuality is everything. I hope you're back on the water soon.
Peace, and of course, rock on...
Tyler Campbell
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| Steve, glad you are able to sit at a computer to type that message.
I'll continue to pray for you and all of the other knuckleheads that dwell
in this cave together......because of a fish.
The impact that one incident can make in our lives is amazing. Your sponsor was right.
I was always told that you can't find your way to the top until you've been to the bottom,
but there's only one way to the top.
You have to believe to receive.
You piss people off? Who doesn't?
Want to read my resume'?
Hang in there, and give that kid of yours an extra squeeze.
Beav
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Steve,
What a beautiful young man that is! Be well, sir, healing is a process that begins in the heart and moves where it needs be from there. |
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| Glad to hear you're on the mend. Keep the faith, and get well soon!
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Steve- very glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. Yes, these type of event's in one's life do bring a new awareness of ones self and all that life entails. Congrat's on your new son! Teach him well and hold him close to your heart, our time on this earth is limited and each miniute should not be wasted.
Hope the recovery is speedy.
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| Hey Steve..I talked to Tom a few times and told him that even if we have to pick you up and put you in the boat we are gettin out this summer. We can troll up some big Tipp monster for you and maybe Tom can catch something other than a bass or pike
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| Steve, get better soon dude. Any time you need a boat partner in Indiana, there is always room in the Tuffy for ya. I too have a little one and another on the way. I know that your children are the biggest motivation one could ever have to get back on your feet again. Just think about how great it will feel to be able to chase the little one around the house or better yet to put your little one on their first Musky. God Bless. MAtt Collins. |
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Location: syracuse indiana | hey steve i am so relieved that you are doing much better. i have been in touch with tom about how you are doing. hope to see you at meetings and on the water soon. see you later and i know that all of us on hear have been praying for you. and congrats on the new baby. need to get him his own rod and reel and catchin more muskies than his uncle..lol sorry mike had to throw that out.....bill |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | Steve: just stopped into the office this morning to check and see what's up and so happy to see the update is from you directly. been thinking about you and your family this week and waiting to see how you had been doing. now that i know you're typing and that you have a son, i will worry for you no more. he's the one that will keep the darkness away from you! i'm going through a very different situation that brought dispair into my life recently and because of that i guess i've thought about you so much because i know what it is to be at the bottom. these same people encouraging you, encouraged me and it's a fraternity like no other. i think if you piss this group off, they'll just love you and be there for you more ....
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Location: nappanee IN | steve, that is SOO AWESOME that your able to get out and reply to your old gang that find a time like this to realize that it's only a fish but what a bond of brothers you have.. what are you talking about p***ing people off? it don't matter now. your back with us and that's what matters more.. God is awesome isn't he? amen..peace and love karol..wlmc |
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Location: Toronto, ON | Good luck with your recovery, Steve. Don't know you at all and you haven't pissed me off, but either way, it's great to know that a fellow musky fisherman and more importantly, a father, is coming out of this in one piece. Your family is awfully lucky.
Take care,
John
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Steve,
Wish you all the best in the challenge that lies ahead. The analogy about spirituality...very true, been there..and back..! and Worrall's comment about healing begining in the heart is on the mark. You have the love of friends and family, and the grace of God to help give you strength to get through this... and no doubt you have the will. Congratulations on the birth of your son. We will all continue to pray for you in your recovery and look forward to the day we hear you are once again able to enjoy a day in the boat. |
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | Steve,
Good to see your on the road to the good life. Family, Friends and God will help you along the way. You will be looking back at this in the future and see how lucky you were. I don't know about the accdent but from your injury list your lucky to be alive.
Keep the faith and accept evey new challenge as a new day. One by one you will get through them.
Congrats on the new boy !!!
Your accident has touched us all. Believe that.
I was out with my brother for the opener last Saturday and we talked all day about how lucky our family has been to all live withing 5 miles of each other. 5 kids in all and all would do anything for each other at the drop of a dime. We are all very close and lean on each other when needed. The power of family is very strong. I can only hope someone who is reading this might rethink of a small issue that is keeping there family apart. Don't let anything keep family apart. Blood is forever, the other issues will pass. I am glad to here your brothers are there and strong for you. I know how special that is.
Get your but better and lets get on the water sometime. I have met you a few times and e-mailed a bunch of times about all kinds of things. Lets keep the faith and get better, you have alot of chasing around to do when that boys starts to crawl, walk, and run. Life is what you make of it. Make the most of it.................God bless you and your whole family. |
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| Steve,
Glad to hear that you are up and starting your way to recovery. Stay focused on getting better, those muskies are waiting for you. Don't worry about pissing people off, you speak your mind and back it up by putting your name behind it, that deserves respect.
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| If you tell the truth and people get offended tuff chiznit.good luck on your recovery,and do not worry those people who do not like and honest hulbert opinon,they are not worth it anyway.Glad you are feeling better.I like Stella I wonder why?Even if we do not agree sometimes.bill
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| Steve-
We're all pulling for you and I do have to say that I feel your pain. I had a snowmobile accident 2 years ago with 10 broken ribs, had my spleen removed, kidney injury and an open pelvis fracture. God has a way of putting into perspective that which is really important. I don't pretend to understand why certain things happen but we all can take away the daily appreciation of a loving God, caring spouse and the constant love and support of family and friends. This is a speedbump in the road of life and I pray that be able to recover as quickly and fully as I was blessed to. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any wish at [email protected]. |
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Location: lansing, il | steve glad to hear your back home!!!! i wish mike and i couldve gotten another 1/2 inch for ya this last weekend! good luck and stay strong!!! lean on us if ya need to were all here pullin for ya!! |
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Location: oswego, il | Steve, it was not your time and thank god for that. You have way to much fathering, husbanding, brothering, sonning and muskyfishing left to be done. Besides that, your a Hulbert, they don't make them any tougher than that. Get well soon, I want to see the picture of the next fish you catch, we all do! |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Stevie! Thanks, man for getting to the keyboard, I know that even such simple things like that will take all your energy for a while. One of the first things I thought of when I heard about your accident was what you told me last year at Tom's house - that your wife was expecting a baby this spring. Glad all that went well, if you needed a reason before he's lookin at you now. I can't wait to see his first fish! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
If you're up to it, we'll swing by on our way home Sunday. m
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| Steve,
Been off the boards for a while and just learned of your accident today. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Congratulations on the birth of your son, and may God bless you and your family with a full recovery.
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| Good to hear your well Steve. Hope you get well soon and back on the water!!!
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Location: Valparaiso , Indiana | Steve, Glad to see your doing better! I hope to see you on the water soon.
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| STEVE--
So glad you are home and wish you the best in your extended recovery. Thank you for the kind words. Your son looks awesome and i'm sure he will be an inspiration for you. Keep him close to you and teach him well. BTW your lil' bro Mikie kicked some muskie butt last weekend in our tourney! You guys are quite the group!
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| Head Rico,
Keep your head up, and you will be back on the water before you know it!
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Location: Kalamazoo | Steve-
I'm glad your home and on the road to recovery. congats on your new son!!! |
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| Happy to hear you're doing much better. My son just turned six, I wouldn't trade him for the world. - jim |
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Location: Angola, IN |
Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm really starting to feel like I'm on the mend. All of your thoughts and prayers must have been working!!
My first "post-accident" fish will be highly anticipated. Good luck to you all this season.
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