David's accident

So....here we are!  Yes, Daddy is ALIVE, batman lives, and Cinderella exits everyday in our home!   What a roller coast of events in the past 2 weeks, but we have lived through it and give God all the GLory for it!  

Most of you know the story, but for those of you who do not know, I'll give the short version.

Last Sunday, Oct. 19th, David served communion at church, went to Bryant's baseball game, then went on a bike ride with 2 of his buddies.  He was on his way home around 5 pm when a lady, who was looking at her cell phone, came into the bike lane and hit him head on.  He busted her windshield, then was thrown into the guard rail, which separates the road from the Reservoir water.  When I arrived on the scene (only about 5 miles from our home), David was under the guard rail, unconscious.....but would come to every few minutes.  I road with him in the ambulance and his precious brothers met me in the ER.....his parents were out of town.   The ER docs thought for sure his spine/vertebra were damaged and a major neck injury.  None of the above!  Then they thought for sure the CT would show major head trama....none!   Thank goodness for his helmet: crushed, but it saved his life.  The major injury was his right arm (yes, his surgery arm/hand).  He broke both bones in the arm and 3 in the hand.  He had major skin damage and tissue damage.  He was rushed into surgery with the best team and stayed there 4 1/2 hours.  My precious church family, friends, & David's brothers never left my side.  We had the most unbelievable circle of prayer in the ER and the ICU waiting room.  God was so present and gave me such peace during those hours.  It truly amazing me how the body of Christ reacts in a situation like that.....no hesitation~ just came to stand in the gap for my man and lift him up!! It was beautiful.....about 30-40 people there.

David came out of surgery and headed to ICU for a day and a half.  They were really watching for internal bleeding and kidneys.   Then he stayed on the floor until Thursday afternoon.  We are home now, with lots of drugs.....pic line with antibiotics twice daily for 2 hours.  He goes in tomorrow morning for another surgery ~ 5:45am.

We are just sooooo thankful God spared his life!  He is literally a walking miracle.  The doctors say it could be up to 6 months before his fine motor skills return, but we believe in a Mighty God who heals and who heals completely!!!   

We covet the prayers, cards, visits, meals, emails, texts, etc.....We feel so loved and blessed during this time.  We are just taking it one day at a time (especially the prego ~ 6 months pregnant one!).  Our parents have been incredible and have helped us tremendously with the children.  My parents have kept a normal routine for the kids and mom has been here for 2 weeks, bless her.  We could not have done it without them nor our friends.  

Thank you for your prayers....we truly appreciate them.  We have a long journey ahead, but we are girding up!