Peyton Hillis Thanks God After Recovering From Near-Drowning: ‘Yahweh has Really Blessed Me’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis is thanking God after surviving injuries sustained while saving his children from drowning.
Hillis wrote in a recent Twitter post, “I did want to come on here and show my appreciation for everyone who helped save my life and for all of your prayers and love and support. I left the hospital with no worries and concerns and should make a 100% recovery.”
“I’m a very lucky and blessed man,” he added. “Yahweh has really blessed me, and I am very thankful.”
Thank you for all your love and prayers🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/VnrCmKWjlN
— Peyton Hillis (@thepeytonhillis) February 21, 2023
Movieguide® previously reported on the incident:
Hills reportedly suffered injuries after jumping into the ocean to save children from drowning off the coast of Pensacola, Florida on Jan 5.
The sports world again asked for prayers for Hills: “While in some areas he has made minor improvements… prayers were asked for as some additional issues with his kidneys is cause for concern,” KNWA Arkansas reportedof the 36-year-old former Cleveland Browns star. “He is battling and definitely needs as many prayers as he can get.”
Hillis is now recovering and thanked people for their prayers, saying they “made all the difference.”
“I also want to thank my brave sister, mother, sister-in-law, my kids, and my girlfriend who has saved my life in more ways than one,” he continued. “Thank you to the amazing staff at the hospital, Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Y’all were truly amazing and took such great care of me. You made all the difference in my recovery.”
Movieguide® previously reported on Hillis’ recovery process:
Former NFL star Peyton Hillis has been taken off a ventilator and is “on the road to recovery” after sustaining injuries when he saved his children from drowning earlier this month.
Hillis’ girlfriend Angela Cole shared an update on Instagram, writing, “A hero. So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital.”
She continued, “Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery. Please continue to pray for he’s still got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far. It truly makes all the difference. Today was a good day.”
The football player’s sister Hayley also updated fans and friends, writing, “God has truly blessed us and we couldn’t be more thankful.”
She also helped save the children and was taken to the hospital along with Hillis.
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