Anyway, like I said, I was pretty shaken up and got teary whenever I thought about it for the next hour or so. But I survived, and Ellie and I went to the restaurant, expecting Isaac to be late and join us later. At the restaurant, Isaac called to say that he'd been in a car accident. He had pulled out at a blind intersection and someone had come around the curve going too fast to stop. He was okay, but wasn't sure about the car. That was too much for me, and I started to cry, and I HATE crying in front of people. So I pulled myself together in the bathroom, and my father-in-law explained to everyone about the water leak the day before as an excuse, which was kind.
Isaac called back to say that he thought the car only needed body work to make the door open again and to stop the loud scraping in the wheel well. He got towed to the place near our house and walked home (thanks for buying us an AAA membership for Christmas, Dad!). I expected that he would be really discouraged and grumpy, so Ellie and I left early to be with him and meet him at home.
Isaac surprised me by having a really good attitude about everything and being much more upbeat and unworried than I was. His faith encouraged me, and we were able to be joyful together. Here's the rundown on where we stand today:
- Water Leak: Isaac has done a bunch of work in the upstairs bathroom and is waiting for tile grout or something to dry before he can finish. My clothes are back in my closet and he'll get to my closet eventually.
- Mice in the House: I was able to sleep last night with the covers tucked tightly around me. We caught one mouse, but I'm pretty sure there are more.
- Stairway Fall: My back and elbow are sore and bruised, but I'm fine.
- Car Accident: We have the car back already, and the place didn't charge us (go, Tires Plus!). We have to go to a body shop to get some work done so that Isaac can open his driver's side door. He'll get an estimate tomorrow and decide whether to get it done or stick it out since the car is starting to fail.
I'm so glad God is faithful. It makes life so much easier to trust Him to take care of us: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. And all these things will be added onto you."
4 comments:
oh Al! i'm so glad that you all are ok! I'm also glad that God has shown his hand so many times this weekend!
I'm very thankful you're both alright! God is good and protected you both when either one of you could've been very hurt. I'm sorry to hear your weekend wasn't good. If you were around i'd do a nice little song and dance to cheer you up ;)
Allison - I haven't read blogs for a wile, and Dustin just informed me about all thr troubles you guys have had lately. I would just like to say that you and your family are an amazing bunch! More than you know, your strength/dependence on God shows through! Yesterday in Xpedition, I was contemplating how much respect I have for you and Isaac and how much you two live out your faith. I love you so much!
Also, Max is ready and waiting to visit and go on a mouse hunt. Just say the word and you can have him for an extended vacation. I can even come visit on my lunch breaks to clean litter and refill food/water. He might be a little scared at first, but when he sees a mouse, he'll attack. And when he does, at least you'll be encountering dead mice instead of live ones... Seriously, just let me know, and I'll bring him over... But I'll also understand if you don't want a cat in your house. :-D
I just read the part about Ellie singing to you to make you feel better. I’d already heard what else had happened, so I was just skimming over it to see if you said anything else. Whew… I just about spewed the tea I was drinking all over my keyboard, and it was all I could do to keep from roaring with laughter… I’m in the office right now and people are being pretty quiet… alright, I think I’m under control now. That is too funny.
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