God is Good

As I continue to process everything that has taken place this month, it is heavier and heavier on my heart that this story is not just ours. I knew from the moment the accident took place that God was still in control. He did not turn his back, he knew Brett was going to be hit. He did not make a mistake. And in this, I also know that the only reason God would have us go through this is for our good. I know that God has a purpose and plan for everything under heaven, including Brett being hit by a car. I probably won't know why He was hit, or why he survived until I get to heaven, but in the meantime, I will trust in Him and try to tell everyone of the miraculous God we serve!

So, I feel burdened to share the story....to let everyone know of the miracles God demonstrated, of the peace He poured down on us and the way He carried us like only He can. It is my desperate wish that everyone would know Him enough that if and when a tragedy strikes (or any time in your life for that matter) you will feel the closeness of God, experience the peace only He can give and know that when everything looks bad, He is still in control.

Let me share a few of the miracles that I have noticed with you:

1. All of our neighbors were home on a Tuesday morning. ( I have no idea why- God just knew I was going to need them.)

2. An ER doctor that lives down the street and I have only seen about 4 times in 10 years was home and just so happened to have heard the accident and came running. (Did I mention that he was scheduled to be out of town and at the last minute changed his plans. And he was the person who told me to start breathing for Brett. In my hysteria I had not even noticed that Brett was not breathing.)

3. Brett slept pretty much for the first 5 days and guess what....he woke up and stayed awake on what day? Easter! Thank you Jesus! The worst experience of my life led me to the most glorious day celebrating not only that Jesus gave his life so that we could be saved, but he also demonstrated His magnificence again by giving Brett the strength on that day to stay awake!

Brett on Easter outside the hospital

4. Despite suffering a skull fracture, TBI (traumatic brain injury), and fractured femur, and many lacerations and bruises, Brett has only been on pain meds (Motrin and Tylenol) for a couple of days in the hospital for a sore neck. That is what I call miraculous healing! Not to mention will be returning to school on Monday!

Every day I am realizing more and more as I recount the events of the day with neighbors or as I watch Brett heal so quickly, but I just wanted to get these down in writing so that I don't forget and so that all will realize how powerful our God is!

Thank you Jesus!