Last week we received a big package on our doorstep from our previous lawyer in Winston. Yes, I knew it was coming, and yes, we wanted it back instead of them throwing it away. But yes, I still got emotional when I saw it.
The pictures below are of Stephen's carseat from our wreck in 2007. Sigh...she's doing another "wreck post." Sorry! I just thought it would be encouraging for all of you to see again how God truly works miracles.
Stephen was only 16 months old when we had our wreck, so this carseat was brand spankin' new. If you look closely (or not so closely), you can see the huge gaping hole in it. The suddenness of our car hitting Jade's jolted Stephen's body so much that it literally tore the frame and broke the plastic in two.
I get almost sick to my stomach when I imagine our little guy sitting there, lifeless, in that seat, while his Daddy and I were totally helpless to help him. Jeremy already has strict orders to get it our of my sight, into the attic or something, very soon.=) This is only the second time we've ever seen it, so you can imagine the emotions it brings back.
Anyways, all of those sentiments to say that you are looking at a miracle. Should the carseat have torn like that? Who knows. They're not tested at speeds like that when they're marketed. Should Stephen have survived the trauma of all this? Most people say no, and I think the carseat is a testament to that. God truly works miracles. Some of them we can see like these pictures show us, but some of them we can't. Thank You, Father, for reminders of your grace. You have given us a miracle!
With tears and chills, again I remember and it is ok, as it is part of our lives. We do go on, but we will always have little reminders of God sending his angels to protect all of you and put His Healing Hand on you afterwards. Again, thank you God for Your Hand of Protection.
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