It was love at first sight. In 1998 in Marlton, NJ, sixteen-year-old Steven Rice met fourteen-year-old Jamie Jahn at a party, and their connection was instant. Their first date was to see the movie "Armageddon," and a beautiful love story began. But life had other plans.
Years later, Steven was a proud Union Elevator Mechanic who helped build the tallest skyscraper in Philadelphia, and Jamie was a professional Cardiac Sonographer, saving lives for a living. Their lives were on track until June 9, 2012, when everything changed in an instant.
While riding his motorcycle, Steven was involved in a horrific accident with a car on Route 73, an accident that was no fault of his own. He was thrown from his bike, struck a utility pole head-first, and suffered devastating injuries including a broken neck and back. Airlifted to a hospital, he was placed in a coma for weeks. His life hung in the balance.
But Jamie never left his side. In a moment that defies explanation, the sound of Jamie’s voice in his hospital room sent his health monitors ringing wildly, giving him a surge of stimulation that startled the nurses. It was the turning point. This is the raw, honest, and powerful story of recovery against all odds, a journey from a hospital bed and a disability retirement to Steven getting down on one knee to propose to the woman he calls his savior.
This unforgettable memoir is for anyone who believes in the power of true love and the resilience of the human spirit. You will be inspired by:
A Love 15 Years in the Making: Discover a true story of love at first sight between two New Jersey teenagers that was destined to last a lifetime.
A Life-Shattering Accident: On June 9, 2012, a horrific motorcycle crash left Steven in a coma with devastating injuries, changing his life forever.
The Miracle of a Voice: Experience the incredible moment when, deep in a coma, Steven's hospital monitors went wild at the sound of Jamie’s voice, signaling a turning point in his fight to survive.
Triumph Over Tragedy: Follow Steven's inspirational journey from a near-death experience and disability retirement to proposing to the woman who never left his side.
A Raw and Honest Account: Written from the heart, this book details everything from Steven's early career in the Army National Guard and the Union to the fundraiser that helped pay for his engagement ring.
If you're looking for a story that will restore your faith in soulmates and second chances, this is it.
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We, Cathy and Steve, and Jamie live in New Jersey USA
Steven and Jamie dated on and off for almost 20 years. Then Steven almost died in a motorcycle accident. Jamie supported him tremendously. Steven really feels like Jamie rescued him from so much. Now, he feels woken up. Jamie makes him feel like the happiest person in the world!