Yesterday the phone rang. It was one of those calls a parent hopes to never receive. The shaky voice of my first born .... "We had an accident." At that moment I drifted into a fog that I haven't quite made my way out of yet. It was hard to even grasp the next part of the sentence ... "we're all okay".
I think it's impossible to prepare for such a moment. This type of event sends your mind into a whirlwind that just has a really hard time stopping to rest. A momma's heart envisions the incomprehendable of preparing for your child's funeral. While caught up in that moment you remind yourself once again the reality that everyone is OK ... and someday there may still be that wedding you've dreamed of.
A time such as this sure brings about a lot of reflection. All the "what ifs" flood your mind and heart as if it's been taken over by waves of the ocean. What if the car had crashed into that telephone pole just a few inches over? ... is one of them.
To say that I'm thankful that everyone is okay just does not even begin to try and describe the gratitude within me. No one is exempt from tragedy. We could easily be planning a funeral(s) this week instead of looking forward to the future.
All praise to God for His overwhelming protection over these precious teens. It's hard for me to grasp what must have taken place in that accident in ways we cannot see with human eyes.
Oh Lord, may I never forget your power and great mercy. Thank you for giving me more time to hug my precious son and watch him grow into the man you created him to be. Thank you for sparing these kids' lives. I know you're working in them to bring good from this and glory to yourself. In a moment everything can change. Help me trust you moment by moment as we journey through together.
C ... if you read this ... I love you more than you could ever imagine possible. Someday when you hold your child, you'll understand. I'm so glad we get more time together. I can hardly wait to see more of the ways God will use you.
5 comments:
Thanks be to God that he's ok!!!! Scary stuff!! Very very glad for you all. That car is a sight. Prayers of thanksgiving. Gotta go hug my kids
Praise God that all are alright. Times like these make your heart stop for a moment...thankfully God spared them from tragedy! God's mercy is so GREAT!! Thanking God with you all!
Oh I so understand your words here.
Not too long ago I received a call very similar from my husband telling me our oldest son was in a head on collision! Praise be to God that he was spared but yes, it really makes you appreciate life together even more!
Thanking God your son is safe!!
OH MY! Praise the Lord!
What a blessing that everyone is ok. I'm sobbing here relating to your Mama's heart. Thankful for God's protecting hand! I love your sweet family picture, too!
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