Andrew’s Story

Site created on October 20, 2021

If you know Andrew and Erin Habel, then you are aware of how amazing they are.  While enjoying fall break with friends in Gulf Shores, Andrew sustained a head injury  falling from a golf cart on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. A freak accident! The paramedics acted quickly and made the decision to helivac him to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  He was rushed into surgery to stop the bleeding in his brain.  A softball size of his skull was removed to alleviate pressure his brain was experiencing.  It is called a flap.  After CT scans showed that he still had bleeding he was taken back into surgery to remove the hematoma.  2 more CT scans have shown promise that the bleeding has stopped.  He has been experiencing nerostorming, a sudden and exaggerated stress response as a result of damage to the brain. This is normal but we want it to stop so he can rest his brain and the healing can happen.  


Erin is a fighter and continues to be his rock.  She is surrounded by family and friends to support her.  PLEASE pray for Andrew as he is still in critical care.  Updates will follow as they become available.  

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November 11, 2021

Journal entry by Michelle Brackett —

Family and friends of Andrew Habel,

Andrew's Celebration of Life will be held at Northview Church on Friday November 19, 2021.  Visitation is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Celebration of Life will be immediately following visitation at 4:00 PM.  
Northview Church
12900 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033



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