In the following weeks since our accident, time has passed by at light-year speed. Not that long ago though, the time seemed to creep by lazily as minutes felt as though they were hours. Waiting in the emergency room, tending to my own injuries while staff made rounds on my four children seemed to take an eternity. Since the birth of my first daughter, my greatest fear in life is for something to happen to my children. That magnificent day we were saved by God.
The residual physical reminders of the injuries we sustained still exist in the boot on my leg and the cast on my daughter’s arm. Most of the bumps and bruises have healed and we are back on the road to great health. We’ve had checkups and appointments, and we will continue to do so over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve always been apprehensive about putting too much information out there about our family. In our minds, in today’s culture, they will have plenty of opportunities for technology in their future. When I started the podcast, my wife and I spoke about not having them associated with the show in any manner. They are kids, and they need to be kids.
But, this accident changed our thinking. I’m constantly asking other people to share their most intimate experiences, and it seemed as though others could benefit from hearing our story. We sat down as a family and spoke about why we would tell our story, and what we thought people could gain.
It feels good to see that our message was well received. I’ve gotten messages about safety changes being incorporated in families, readjusting car seats, updating seat arrangements, and other things that will undoubtedly help save lives in the event of a catastrophic accident. That feels so amazing, to know that we are playing a part in making a positive impact. I’ve always said that if I could make a single difference with this podcast then it’s absolutely worth it.
The most impactful thing came about from an old family friend. This family has withstood more hardships than almost anyone I know. The matriarch of the family is a strong woman. She is kind, generous and would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. Through the years she has fallen out of touch with her faith. Understandably, after the life she has lived, I see how it could be hard to see God’s grace. After hearing this episode, she notified her husband that she’d be getting back to the church and attended the next Sunday. She made a statement to the tune that there isn’t another explanation for us making it through the accident, except for it being miraculous.
I no longer wonder if what we are doing is making a difference. I know.
𝙀𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚!
