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This morning, July 31, 1996, started out like any other day.
The only difference is I was going to work at the Olympics. I was somewhat excited to be in all the hussle and bussle. :) Around noon I left for lunch. Upon entering the gates we had to turn in our drivers license due to the recent bombing, but had nametags instead. I live about 20 miles from Atl. and wanted to have lunch with Nicole. The far left lane next to the retaining wall was known as the "fast" lane, so I turned my blinkers on and eased over as I only had an hour. There in front of me was a "parked" police car who had given someone a ticket and was filling out paper work. I was doing 65MPH. I knew there was no way to stop as I was already too close. The sound of crushing metal and breaking glass was all I heard. My car seemed to be spinning and when it finally came to a stop, I wasn't able to breath. I literally had to struggle and fight to get my breath. After breathing again, I didn't really feel any pain and the mirror had been knocked off so I couldn't see any damadge (PTL) The smell of the air bags was terriable and made me think the car was on fire and all I wanted to do was get out. This very kind man opened the passenger door (as the left door was caved in) and reassured me and handed me a small tissue for a small cut on my finger. I laugh over his tying to calm me. Sitting in my seat, I started thinking perhaps I could crawl over and get out the passenger door since he opened it. Bad move on my part. I had on my nursing shoes and lifted my right foot up, which was barely hanging to my leg. Slumping back, saying "never mind" I began to pray. "Father..this is just too big for me to handle so I give it to You. I didn't even have time to finish before this incrediable peace that truely passes all understanding overcome me. I knew beyond anything that no matter what, I was going to be ok. I just basked in this peace and comfort until they brought the jaws of life to pry me out. Funny thing is I was calmer than the EMT'S and began telling them what to do. No, not this arm..veins are better in this one etc.. :) However, when I was finally on the gurnney my chest began to hurt but the peace overcame that as well. The Dr's met the ambulance outside the hospital so I knew there was a tad more damadge than I saw with my foot Not to worry..the Peace! I asked the nurse to give me my address book and told her who to call but NOT to mention the injuries. Everyone was just taken back with my calmness... what a Savior we have! Then one by one Family and Friend's came in one at a time and I watched as some slowly hit the floor. They hadn't cleaned me up so I was bloody from head to foot Long story short, after surgery on both feet...every bone in both feet was broken..open fracturs on left ankle (bone sticking out) My right foot was hanging on by 1/4" and bone was everywhere! 9 broken ribs...both legs broken of course. Punchered left lung, lacerated liver and left knee open requiring over 45 stitches. After surgery and 4 days in ICU I was whisked down to the 4th floor in stable condition. And every day the nurses brought in flowers and cards from "CYBERFRIENDS" and wondered what in the world "those" were *SMILE* The Dr's told me I'd never walk again due to the damadge and would be on bed rest for about 6 months. Isn't it just like the Lord to send out a physical therapist who was actually a minister? Within a year I wasn't running but I was walking without crutches, walker or any sort of aid..PRAISE THE LORD KING OF KINGS!!!!! Doctor's are wonderful but the healing of our Lord is perfect and with no doubts attached to it :) God is our healer and the Doctor's just change the bandages!!! |
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Lets Pray Our Heavenly Father, Lord of all, allow your wisdom and goodness to flow. Father help us to run from ourselves and into the arms and eyes of You. You are a merciful God, You used Your words to lay out the foundation of the earth, and You gave Your life, so man can have a second birth. Father You are the sustainer of our souls. Thank You Father that Your mercy endures forever and forever. And that Your bountiful love is everlasting. We give You praise and honour this moment, this day, and hour we live. Oh Lord we praise You, and we thank You for every thing You have provided or are going to provide. We pray for every need, for every illness, for our world, and those that govern it. We glory in that You Father are the only one that governs our lives as we trust fully in You. Lifting up all to You, praying all these things in Your precious name JESUS, and JESUS IS LORD OF ALL, and He shall REIGN FOREVERMORE, JESUS we love You. Amen and Amen |
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