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Dear Friends, We think we know what life holds from one moment to the next but we really don't, do we? Two days ago I took Grace and her best buddy from the States out for a special desert and a local restaurant, along with my youngest daughter,Sara her best buddy, Allie, along with their house guest/short term Nanny. Allie is the only other homeschooled kiddo in the Embassy and our families are very close. Her mom and I chose the same curriculum so we could back each other up and support each other. Little did we know. During the course of the meal, I received a phone call from the Embassy looking for Allie's Daddy, Dave, and I was told there had been an accident. I had just talked to Cindy who was going to bring their daughter Isobella to a doctor's appointment in a city 20 minutes away. I reassured my friend who called that we had Allie taken care of. We prayed for the situation, not knowing how serious it was, while Allie and Sara happily played nearby. None of the younger children knew that anything had happened. To make a very long story short (I have a fussy baby needing my attention), Cindy and Isobella were in a terrible accident and although Isobella has sustained rather minor injuries (slight tear to her liver and slight concussion), her mommy is dire. Head trauma and internal bleeding are the most critical although she has numerous bones that are waiting to be set and dealt with as she stablizes. At first the doctor's gave no hope. As of last night when Dave came here for dinner and to tell Allie an 8 year old's dose of reality, the doctor's were pleased, no AMAZED, to see some responsiveness. They were also able to go in for a second surgery to repair some more internal injuries. Things are still EXTREMELY critical despite this little bit of good news, but we're thankful for anything. Allie will be bunking in with us for as long as necessary. We're calling it a Dukie Marathon and she is thrilled about the prospect. I do have a great deal of help from the community here as support, but we are trying to keep her in a close circle right now since she doesn't know the full extent of injury or ramifications. Please pray for this dear family. We know that the Lord will do what is right, good and perfect. We also know that if He pleases, Cindy can be restored to full health. We naturally pray and hope for this outcome. We also pray for the girls, for extended family and for their witness in an unbelieving world. I also pray that I can provide a stable,comforting and joyful environment for little Allie, as she begins to deal with something so difficult. Oh, yeah, and I also ask you to pray for those familiar friends we call stamina and rest!! Cindy's life has not withered away at this point, and we are so thankful for this. This incident has caused me to once again stop and take account of all those little things in life that cause me frustration and see my days and hours for what the really are...fleeting gifts from the Lord. Gifts that are given to me to lavish on those around me for His sake. Let us all keep our eyes on this reality! Well, sisters, I must apologize in advance for grammatical and spelling erroros or any other rough edges to this post. A skirmy little lad on my lap and a sleep deprived mama account for such things:) Lovingly, Maggie Please feel free to pass the word about this family. They need as many people praying for them as possible. |
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