From Lucia
Please allow me to attempt to express my gratitude to everyone who has showered me with support. This rather horrendous experience has left me utterly grateful for the love and support that I have received from friends, co-workers, family members, former schoolmates, former co-workers, and utter strangers. I still have zero recollection of the approximately ten minutes prior to the accident through the first three days following the accident. Money is the last thing that I would have asked for or expected to receive, but it will indeed come in incredibly handy. Having never spent an over night at a hospital before, I was not prepared for all of the unexpected expenses, or for Monica Nascimento, my beloved partner of over 14 years, to have to take extended time off from work to care for me. The money that you have all donated will help to ease some of the financial stress, and it means so much that it comes from folks who are cheering me on and who hope to see me recover completely.
I am struggling to find the words that are appropriate to communicate my feelings of gratitude to each one of you. I hope that you will accept this note as a stand-in for my deep gratitude and overwhelm at all that you have done to help me and see me through this challenging time in my life.
Very sincerely yours
Lucia Wade.
It is only half of what we can do in payment for you keeping Santa Rosa safe. Please know that our community is pulling for you and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Lucia; Not a day has gone by since the accident that I have not thought of you and hoped for your quick recovery. You, more than anyone I know has the strength and courage to get through this. Even when times are dark and seem hopeless, you are surrounded by such loving and supportive family and friends. Those of us who have never experienced something like this have no idea what it really takes to get through each day. Your strength and perserverance as you recover is what makes you a hero. Continued love and thoughts and prayers are sent your way everyday.
Michele
Dear Lucia,
All that Sara and I hope for is that you recove soon and are able to go back out on patrol and keep us safe. We both love and miss you and hope that you will be ok. If you need anything at all don’t hesitate to ask.
Former SRPD VIPS
Jennifer and Sara
Your continued steps in recovery is more thanks than any of us could hope for. Don’t waste precious healing energy worrying about how to thank us. Just keep getting better.
Wonderfully said Lucia!
Sending positive thoughts your way!
Amy
Lucia,
So glad you are making such strides with your recovery, keep it up!. You are in my thoughts.
Leslie
Lucia,
This community is blessed to have an officer like you and I’m truely grateful that in my short time at the academy & SRPD I was able to work with you. You are and have been in my (and my family’s) thoughts and prayers. May your amazing perseverance see you through to a speedy recovery.
God bless you!
Scott
Thank you Lucia , Alan, “Mom”. and Monica,
We are all in this together with all of you.
Time does heal so take what you need Lucia to heal. You have the best care takers you could possibly have! We pray for thweir strength just like we pray for yours. Blessings to you all and gratitute for all who are in your corner!
Love and prayers,
Theresa
We’re all looking forward to having you back on your feet Lucia. You’re one of the family!
Hi Licia,
We prayer for your speedy recovery and to get back to keeping Santa Rosa safe. I look forward to the day you are on duty again and maybe I can get a ride along with you. Thank you for your hard work keeping our streets safe!! And thank your father for this page!!
Les and Melanie Baptiste
SRPD VIPS