Andy and Caro's Munchkins: agosto 2009

I lost the camera in the accident so you wont be seeing many pictures of us. As a last minute update Toti got his stitches taken out last Tuesday, (9 on his tummy and 3 on his back) and Chachi will have hers (7 on the eyebrow)taken out tomorrow. Please keep praying for us, especially that the stitches wont leave scars. They seem to be healing very well. The doctor told us about Toti's stitches that although the skin heals within a week the internal stitches could take up to 2 months to heal properly.
I am doing a lot better. The Lord supplied a pair of crutches so I can get around the house easier. Ill be seeing a bone doctor and a chiropractor sometime soon so keep that in your prayers too please. Andy's bruise is almost all gone and in general we feel happy and healthy.
On a different note and another PR, I will need to go back to Matehuala sometime to work out the cars paperwork and maybe sell it at a junk yard etc. I don't know how when or where or with who so pray we can find a solution to it.

You have probably already read the PR. But in case you didn't I'll post it here just because I dont feel like remembering all that happened again. The short version is our back left tire blew up, Andy lost control of the car, the front left wheel came off so we flipped forward and then rolled on our side 2 more times. Its a miracle we're alive!! We spent 3 days in the hospital but we're home now. Thank you for praying or us

PR:

Dear All,

Thank you so much for all your prayers and support during this intense time.

To explain what happened in detail, as I’m sure there are many versions of the story:

We were happily driving down the road at 4 pm Sunday afternoon, minding our own business, when our rear left tire blew out, spinning the car out of control. As I tried to regain control of the car, the front left tire actually fell off of its axle, making the car flip over three times. The kids were sleeping in the back, so they flew out during the first flip, which was definitely the Lord, as had they been buckled in their seats, it could have been fatal.

Immediately after the car stopped rolling, Caro and I jumped out and ran to make sure the kids were alright. Sammy (7) was only nominally hurt with scratches and bruises, and Aitana (9) had only a sprained ankle and bumps and bruises. Jazmin (8) received a large cut over her eye from flying luggage, and some scrapes on her face. Esteban (5) at first seemed to be in delicate condition, as they suspected internal bleeding, but it was just a bad bruise on the stomach lining that obstructed the view of the internal organs which led them to believe he was bleeding internally. The first two toes on Caro’s left foot were splintered.

After rushing Caro and the kids to the hospital, I was taken to the police station to do the report, and follow the legal process. I was checked, and only had minor scrapes and bruises, which is a miracle in itself, as the driver’s side of the car is badly flattened. I spent most of that day in police custody, which the Lord turned for his good, as I got to spend the many hours that I waited in some deep personal witnessing to everybody from the police handling the accident to the people handling the legal side of things.

Thankfully, I was released from police custody at 11 pm or so, and was able to join Caro and the kids in the hospital. Miraculously, Liz and Micah were in the city at the time, their car having broken down the day before. God bless them, they were a huge blessing in taking the kids, communicating between Caro and I at the police station, etc. Without them, I don’t know what we would have done.

Another miracle is that immediately after the accident, nearly 20 people stopped, and came to check us, with 3 or 4 doctors in the crowd. One man in particular literally stuck by us all day, going to the hospital with Caro and the kids, coming to help me in the police station, even going so far as to take all our belongings that survived to Saltillo and drop them off at the Home for us. He was an angel the Lord put in our path as he knew we’d need it.

We spent the next few days in the hospital, as Esteban and Jazmin still needed to recover, and Caro’s foot being broken, she had to go through surgery on Tuesday night, but now we’re all at the Saltillo Home, happy to be alive, and recovering well.

During the whole time in the hospital, I was able to continue witnessing, and we were able to provision a very good discount on the hospital bill, which came out far lower than we expected. We were able to witness in depth to the social worker responsible for our case, the doctors involved, nurses, and many others around.

We have been so touched by the incredible love and concern shown by all that we interacted with, and the calls, prayers, and notes sent by so many of our family and friends have shown us the true spirit of love that pervades this family.

We really appreciate your prayers and support during this time, and would just like to add a few specifics to keep in mind as you intercede for us:

For Caro’s foot, which will be in a cast for the next 10 weeks, to heal properly, with no infection, minimal pain, and for her to be able to regain full use of the foot.

For the kids continued recovery, especially against scarring on Jazmin’s face, and for Esteban, that the incision on his stomach will heal properly with no complications, and for the Lord to take away any trauma or fear that they may have due to the accident

That we are able to raise the funds needed to get back on our feet, and for the Lord’s supply and replacement of all the things that were lost (Caro is especially concerned as she lost all of next year’s schoolbooks, which could mean the kids might lose time on the next school year)

Thank you so much, dear Family and friends, for everything. It has been of inestimable value to know we can count on you, especially in the times when we need it so much.

Love and prayers,

Andy, Caro, Aitana, Jazmin, Sammy, and Esteban