God's Protection

It's a parent's worst nightmare.  The call.  Mom, I have been in a wreck.  My car is totaled, I need you to come.  Time froze.  We moved at what seemed a snail's pace.  We got in the car and it seemed like we couldn't get to the few blocks away she was at fast enough.  Then we see the wreck.  I bolted across the street and grabbed up my baby girl.  "Mom I just didn't see him."  There was an SUV pulling into the movies and she was going left out.  The way the SUV and car placement were she just didn't see them coming.  She says she remembers her friend Lauren screaming JESS!  Then she doesn't remember much until she was climbing out of the car.  "Cars can be replaced baby doll.  Your life can not."  Seeing first hand the destruction of her car was sickening.  How in the world did they all walk away, virtually unharmed?  How did the guy swerve enough not to T-Bone Jessica's door?  God.  That is the only answer.  God.  He was there protecting and watching over her.  I am so thankful to the stranger who came and stood with the girls until we got there.  I didn't even get her name.  She took care of her when I couldn't.  I am thankful for the man she hit.  He was so gracious and loving.  He hugged her as we left telling her after she said sorry for the millionth time there is nothing for me to be mad about.  It was an accident and we all walked away unharmed.  I am thankful for the police who got to the scene in what Jessica said was seconds.  I am thankful for airbags that softened the blow.  I am thankful that today is Sunday and after a sleepless night we were able to stay home and rest.  I am thankful that we were able to watch Pastor Todd's sermon online.  I am thankful for family and friends that have shown concern and called and texted and sent encouraging words and checked on her.  So much to be thankful for.  Here is a picture of the worst of the injuries this morning. The airbag hit Jessica's arm and really banged it up. 

Thank you God for protecting her!