Well, we had Thanksgiving.I'll begin with this picture of Ada, who had just arrived with Scott and Laura Beth.
She's already exploring and finding things to climb on.
Ann and Steve arrived with Ellie and Lukeshortly after Lb and Scott
We all gathered first in the kitchen, naturally.
Doesn't everyone?
Sarah holding Ada
One of the tables....
....and the other table.
Charlie holding Ellie, who still isn't herself, not yet - very quiet and subdued.
Scott and Lib(Charlie's Mom)
and at the other end of the couch,
We all gathered first in the kitchen, naturally.
Doesn't everyone?
Sarah holding Ada
One of the tables....
....and the other table.
Charlie holding Ellie, who still isn't herself, not yet - very quiet and subdued.
Scott and Lib(Charlie's Mom)
and at the other end of the couch,
Kate, Mary Ann and Luke.
Near and Ada
and again....
...and again.
Ellie and Luke.
Near and Ada
and again....
...and again.
Ellie and Luke.Their plates are not as loaded as the adults'.
Still, Ellie and Luke.
Next Day, at my house.
Ada in Sarah's old ballet dress.
On the steps, being closely guarded.
Standing.
Coming off the steps.
Luke was also there, at my house. Mary Ann, too.
Sarah and Kate were at the house during the morning - playing with the 3 babies, but were also getting ready to leave. Charlie was driving his mother back to Pensacola.
Kate was meeting someone in Birmingham to ride to Tuscaloosa - where a group would be gathering for a weekend Auburn/Alabama game party.
Sarah was traveling back to Auburn to watch the game with friends there.
Okay - so both Sarah and Kate called me a couple of times while on the road - naming things they'd left - but I always hold my breath when they call while traveling - not knowing what they'll say - big dread - wreck - and it's such relief when it's just a call about something simple.
But yesterday - Sarah did call and began with, "I'm okay, but I've had a wreck". Ugh.
She was going through Birmingham, down 459, not yet to the Summit Exit - and swerved after someone blew his horn. She had been changing lanes, failed to see the car, and he blew to keep her from hitting him. When she swerved, she hydroplaned across several lanes and ended in a ditch, after missing several poles. She continues to say it's supernatural that she didn't hit cars or objects. She was going normal speed(70) and traffic was full. She still doesn't understand how she missed all those cars. Of course we credit God's staying hand. He's sovereign, either way, in every outcome, including the ones we don't like. Several who saw it all, stopped to help her. She called 911 for a State Trooper. Both she and her car were unharmed, but she questioned getting out of the wet ditch(it was raining) without getting stuck. Over the phone I suggested getting a male who was there to do it for her. He did. She drove to the Summit, rather shaky, and settled her nerves with coffee and sitting quietly.
Plan was for her to call me when she left the Summit. The Summit is on 280 and that is a straight shot to Auburn - 2 hour drive. She forgot to call me, so I called her and she was already in Alex City which is pretty close to Auburn - about 45 minutes.
Much later Charlie called me. Sarah had had another wreck!!!!!!
In Auburn - almost to her apartment. She was on College St., getting close to where she lives, and a car didn't yield(he had a yield sign), he pulled too far out into College St, she was nervous about swerving out of his way - due to what happened in B'ham - so she slammed on brakes instead, but still hit him! again, ugh. So - she was getting a bad case of shell shock. Anyway, she did call the police - neither car badly damaged, but her bumper in worse shape than before - and the other car had a mild scratch - but she described both guys as "sketchy" and begging her not to call the police for a report - said they didn't intend to press charges - That's not what one wants to hear in that situation - since they were the ones who did not yield. She's doubting they even have insurance. We all know that technically she ran into them - so it's the car who does the running into who often is held responsible. oh well. Anyway - that was our night - that was Sarah's night. She went home and got with friends - who took her to a "light" Christmas movie. I haven't talked with her today.
This whole week has been rather unnerving - but I can't complain - We are so blessed with happy endings. And I think of all the people whose lives are in so much turmoil and the stress of illnesses and deaths and broken hearts - And I think of children who are on the pediatric halls of hospitals - who can't go home - I wish I could bring some relief to them and always pray that God will use me to help anyone who needs it.
Don't we love our children and siblings and parents? I always think of God and how He loves His Son so much - but made a way for Him to suffer for us - unimaginable suffering - and even Jesus asked Him, at the last, that if it were possible, could He not drink of that cup - but always wanting God's will. Always. Isn't God's will the best place to be? even if it means trouble? And aren't we given the privilege to "share in His sufferings", small & large?
Anyway - I never want to be found complaining - I and my family are blessed beyond all imaginations - so - here we are.
Still, Ellie and Luke.
Next Day, at my house.Ellie in Ann's old ballet dress, playing.
Laura Beth and Ann were shopping for sales in Huntsville.
Ada in Sarah's old ballet dress.
On the steps, being closely guarded.
Standing.
Coming off the steps.Luke was also there, at my house. Mary Ann, too.
Sarah and Kate were at the house during the morning - playing with the 3 babies, but were also getting ready to leave. Charlie was driving his mother back to Pensacola.
Kate was meeting someone in Birmingham to ride to Tuscaloosa - where a group would be gathering for a weekend Auburn/Alabama game party.
Sarah was traveling back to Auburn to watch the game with friends there.
Okay - so both Sarah and Kate called me a couple of times while on the road - naming things they'd left - but I always hold my breath when they call while traveling - not knowing what they'll say - big dread - wreck - and it's such relief when it's just a call about something simple.
But yesterday - Sarah did call and began with, "I'm okay, but I've had a wreck". Ugh.
She was going through Birmingham, down 459, not yet to the Summit Exit - and swerved after someone blew his horn. She had been changing lanes, failed to see the car, and he blew to keep her from hitting him. When she swerved, she hydroplaned across several lanes and ended in a ditch, after missing several poles. She continues to say it's supernatural that she didn't hit cars or objects. She was going normal speed(70) and traffic was full. She still doesn't understand how she missed all those cars. Of course we credit God's staying hand. He's sovereign, either way, in every outcome, including the ones we don't like. Several who saw it all, stopped to help her. She called 911 for a State Trooper. Both she and her car were unharmed, but she questioned getting out of the wet ditch(it was raining) without getting stuck. Over the phone I suggested getting a male who was there to do it for her. He did. She drove to the Summit, rather shaky, and settled her nerves with coffee and sitting quietly.
Plan was for her to call me when she left the Summit. The Summit is on 280 and that is a straight shot to Auburn - 2 hour drive. She forgot to call me, so I called her and she was already in Alex City which is pretty close to Auburn - about 45 minutes.
Much later Charlie called me. Sarah had had another wreck!!!!!!
In Auburn - almost to her apartment. She was on College St., getting close to where she lives, and a car didn't yield(he had a yield sign), he pulled too far out into College St, she was nervous about swerving out of his way - due to what happened in B'ham - so she slammed on brakes instead, but still hit him! again, ugh. So - she was getting a bad case of shell shock. Anyway, she did call the police - neither car badly damaged, but her bumper in worse shape than before - and the other car had a mild scratch - but she described both guys as "sketchy" and begging her not to call the police for a report - said they didn't intend to press charges - That's not what one wants to hear in that situation - since they were the ones who did not yield. She's doubting they even have insurance. We all know that technically she ran into them - so it's the car who does the running into who often is held responsible. oh well. Anyway - that was our night - that was Sarah's night. She went home and got with friends - who took her to a "light" Christmas movie. I haven't talked with her today.
This whole week has been rather unnerving - but I can't complain - We are so blessed with happy endings. And I think of all the people whose lives are in so much turmoil and the stress of illnesses and deaths and broken hearts - And I think of children who are on the pediatric halls of hospitals - who can't go home - I wish I could bring some relief to them and always pray that God will use me to help anyone who needs it.
Don't we love our children and siblings and parents? I always think of God and how He loves His Son so much - but made a way for Him to suffer for us - unimaginable suffering - and even Jesus asked Him, at the last, that if it were possible, could He not drink of that cup - but always wanting God's will. Always. Isn't God's will the best place to be? even if it means trouble? And aren't we given the privilege to "share in His sufferings", small & large?
Whatever he chooses for us.
Anyway - I never want to be found complaining - I and my family are blessed beyond all imaginations - so - here we are.
End of November 2008
1 comment:
Hi! I can't believe that happened to Sarah!! Bless her heart! I am so thankful she is ok, and that the stressful week is coming to an end. You are right though, we are all so blessed. We are thankful for you during this Thanksgiving weekend! Love, Steph
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