Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Thank you Lord.

Yesterday afternoon Buffy and the kids were in a car wreck. Buffy called me at work and explained the situation to me. She assured me that everyone was ok but she needed someone to come get the kids. I was 30mins from her and headed that way. I have to admit thoughts still ran through my about Buffy or the kids being hurt and I drove faster. I tried calling my Dad but he was not near his phone so I could just she my wife and kids on the side of the road alone and scared and I drove faster. Finally I remembered that my Aunt Debbie (Favorite aunt on Mom's side) was only 2 mins away. I called her and she headed that way to get the kids and I slowed down a little knowing that someone was on the way. Then it seemed that traffic couldn't get any slower I just kept thinking get to them Jamie NOW! God reassured me with a phone call from a loved church member. Karen explained that she was there and that she would stay until I got there. She told me to not get hurt trying to get there. I was happy to hear that everything was getting better. Finally after what seemed like hours I got to the accident. I noticed tow trucks and a police car. It began to scan the crowd of people and I saw Buffy. She seemed ok but I jumped out of the car and when over to her. I won't bore you with all of the details of the wreck.

What I really wanted to say is that all of a sudden material things didn't matter. I didn't care about our van or things in it. All that was on my mind was Buffy and the kids. We are always together and I just wanted to be there holding them. I didn't even once thing "Oh no my car". My family is my life here on earth and I can't breathe thinking that one of them wouldn't be here tomorrow.

Last night I couldn't sleep. I kept checking the girls (Abbi and Hannah) room and Micah then I would carefully listen to see if I could hear Buffy and Chloe. They are all ok and I am too knowing that my family is safe at home.

I would like to thank everyone that helped us:

Aunt Debbie and Uncle Roger (kept the kids)
Karen Hardison (Church member that stayed all the way until the end)
Police officer (that was so great to inform us of what needed to be done)
My cousin Herbie (He worked the accident with towing but also helped us out so much more)
The unknown lady (helped Buffy contact me with her cell phone)
Mom and Dad (kept my kids while I had Buffy and Micah checked out at the ER)
Dr's, Nurses and Xray at ER (they were so great with Buffy and Micah)

Most of all I want to thank the Lord. He was there in time of need. I love you Lord...and I lift my voice...to worship you...oh my soul...rejoice. Take joy my king...in what you hear....may it be a sweet ....sweet sound...in your ear!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so thankful that Buffy and the babes are OK. I'm also thankful that Debbie (my standin) was able to help you. I do think that God was watching over your family when he sent a member of you congregation to console Buffy. Make sure to tell her Thanks from Nana as well.

Anonymous said...

One thing is for sure...our life has been far from boring lately.

Sozo's Blog.com said...

Praise God, I'm glad to know everyone is ok. God is such a good God.

On a side note, this is Sozo (the other one) you posted on my blog, while I was away so I wanted to return the favor and say hello myself.