December 14, 2008
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I received a phone call from my son Thursday night.
He sounded concerned,
and asked me if I was sitting down … twice.
I said that I was … twice …
thoughts started to swirl …
what was wrong?
He told me he had been in a car accident that day.
I knew he was concerned as to how I would react to this news.
My breath caught in my throat,
and my heart skipped a beat.
And I listened.
I knew, then, why the LORD had impressed it upon my heart
to pray for him earlier that day … fervently!
I asked Ian how he was … twice.
He said, ‘okay’ … twice!
I remember what he shared with me about the accident,
every detail, and how it happened ……..
The young girl who was driving, had been text messaging on her cell phone.
She realized she had run a red light …
Ian looked out his window,
and saw a vehicle coming right at them …
His first instinct was to turn toward the young girl driving …
to shield her body from the impact, and also the flying glass he knew was sure to come
… and it did.
He said the impact was very hard.
Glass shattered all over them, and his glasses flew off.
His leg was pinned in until they could get the door open …
and his shoulder had been hurt.
They were both taken to the hospital … she was extremely distressed …
he was quite shaken, but he knew he needed to keep calm for her …
and on the way, he held her hand, and prayed for her in the ambulance.
Other than some bumps and bruises, they were both released.
Her parents were so grateful that Ian had been with her.
We were so grateful they were both alright!
He said it could have been worse …
but, God saw to it that it wasn’t!
Ian said he now has a ‘healthy’ fear of driving,
even though he wasn’t the one that was driving!
He likens it to having a ‘fear’ of the LORD.
He knew God had been with him, and had protected him.
So did I!
He sent me this photo from his iPhone that he took at the scene.
I look at this, my breath catches, and tears come to my eyes.
I thank God for His Hand of protection!
I dearly love my only child!
And … I have God’s peace,
knowing that Ian is more His, than he is mine!
This is the third time that He did, indeed, protect his life!
At least those we’ve known of … someday I may share those times!
How many times does His protecting Hand come into play that we aren’t even aware of?!
We can’t even begin to know, or count!
“He will put his angels in charge of you to protect you in all your ways”.
Psalm 91:11
I know now that Ian will always be in the Lord’s Hands!
We, as parents, want to hold on, and try to do our own protecting, don’t we …
but I realize now, that we are to let go, and let God do the protecting!
And … HE DOES!
So when He places someone on your heart …
don’t wait …
PRAY for them right when you feel that prompting!
You never know who’s life might be saved …
… but HE DOES!
Rejoice with me!!
Praise the LORD with me that it wasn’t as bad as it could have been …
that He watched over my son that day!
Thank you, LORD!!
“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear
him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7 KJV
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So sorry that i am so late in catching up with your post you have been through so much these last few weeks I know that God was there for Ian and this young girl when i look at the car i to know that the angel’s were there to protect them from serious injury. God has special plans for Ian and as hard as it is for him to be so far away from you and your hubby remember that where ever he is he is doing God s work and that you have given him such a great life growing up and that you have taught him to lean on God at all times what a blessing this has been for all of you. We do have to let go as a parent and let God contiune to lead are chrildren down the road that he has for each one of them. and as a mom i know how hard this can be, but i know that God will help us along the way ,God Bless you my Dear friend.
SANDY
God is good!! I know so well that feeling when you are going to be hit. We experienced the same the night before my surgery. And God was with us then. I am thankful for Ian’s safety and his care for the young girl.
RYC …you asked about the recipe for snow cream. It is very simple. Scoop up some clean fresh snow in a large bowl or pan. Then using a mixer add the snow to one can of sweetened condensed milk till the stiff cosistance of ice cream. it is yummy. But be careful to enjoy slowly as this gives you a “brain freeze” very quickly.
I do rejoice with you that it wasn’t more serious! I had a bicycle accident a few months ago due to “texting”. Learned my lesson.
Just wanted to drop by and say you have a great “snow” photo at BetsaflyGallery.
Hey Deborah
I want to ask you something about your site. How did you get so many boxes to put things in, like pictures etc?
:sunny:Hi Darlin Deb, I know your trying to catch up but you don’t have to push yourself as long as we know your safe and in Gods loving arms we are happy bloggers…lols. Your 2 sweet to keep dropping by. I think of that moment when you got that call and how you must of felt, I see it over, & over again and am so thankful for Gods presence during that moment and having you to pray when he did…how gracious that FatherGod was watching over all at that particular time. I do not see how anyone can not believe in a true a loving God. May your next few days be filled with His overwhelming blessings!
HuGs…….
Linda
Thank you Jesus for protecting Ian and this girl …
I’m so sorry that you had to go through this, Deb and also, of course I’m sorry that Ian and his friend had to go through it as well but am so thankful that for the most part, both are okay. Praise the Lord!
One thing that is of comfort is that though you yourself couldn’t be there to protect him … Jesus was!
Love,
Jennelle
Im sorry, I thought I did reply…I apologise
I loved the song and yes it did bless me, you are a wonderful friend to me.:love:
I am glad that they were not hurt badly. Prayer to the Lord for covering is so very important. God was on the scene. Praise God.
Becker
I am so glad that your son and friend are okay. That car sure is a mess. God is good.
Blessings, Charlene
Wow, even though what I just read can bring me much anxiety, for some reason, your site makes me want to come back. I feel such a peace here. I hope it is ok if I stop by again. I am very happy your son and the young lady will be okay. I will be praying for them both.
:sunny: That’s from Tyler
I’m so glad that Ian is okay!
Hope you’re having a good day. It’s really cold here. It was -14 this morning!
Sarah
what an amazing God we serve :heartbeat: :heartbeat:
I love the way you put that … He loves Ian more than you….yes, PTL no one was hurt badly and that it did indeed make an impression on Ian…
We do have a law that says no texting and no hand held cell phones while driving..I had to go and buy a blue tooth … never knew how to use that thing in my ear before… but it is better than being ticketed for around $100
hugs and prayers Deb
PTL, no one was seriously hurt!! God is good!
Oh my!! Praise God for His tender protection! That girl was blessed to have someone like Ian to comfort her- hopefully she learned her lesson about texting while driving. That’s the 2nd accident I’ve heard of this week that was caused by someone texting while driving!
Rejoicing with yoU!
:sunny:Oh dearest Deb, as I wipe the tears from my eyes I Praise the Lord for His goodness and mercy, for His abiding love over us. Thank you Jesus for watching over Ian and the young lady with him Father. May you always know of our undying love for you dear Lord and and that we may always have that faith Lord that moves mountains. Thank you for making your presence known to Deborah at the right exact time and that she did indeed listen. I thank you so much for all that you do Lord for us all whom have the faith and love for you dear Lord. And Lord I pray that you watch over those that don’t seem to want to believe that you are their Father to Lord just in the asking. I praise you & honor you precious, precious Lord. Amen.
:love:I love you Deb and have you close to my
right now.
HuGs,,,,Linda
PTL no one got hurt badly.
Praise Jesus that Ian is ok…and praise Jesus that Ian put the girls needs ahead of his own to keep her calm and to pray for her. I also want to praise Jesus that YOU heeded the call of the Holy Spirit to pray for Ian!!!!
I am rejoicing with you!!!!!
Thank God, Thank God, Thank God! Praise the Lord! I am so grateful that our precious God protected both of them. How very, very scarey.
I’m so glad your son is ok — in CA they have actually passed a law (I think it is effective 1/1/09) that bans texting while driving! And one that prohibits hand-held cell phone conversations while driving, too. That looks nasty — but it could have been so much worse!
ooooooooh nooo not a Mustang!!!:eek: But seriousely….Thank God for his protection. God is amazing!:love:
What an amazing story and real event. I’m so glad that Ian is okay. I can imagine your panic and also your joy. The accident could have been so much worse. What a witness he was to the family. What a lesson to learn from this too! Rejoicing with you, Deb, Love, Elisha
They need to have Mini’s that YELL…..
PRAISE JESUS…….OR…….THANK YOU LORD!!!
:love: Thank you Jesus for protecting My friends son Ian:love:
I bet you wish you were with him right now dont you
Just hug him, hold onto him:yes: I always pray right away when GOD quickens someone to my mind and heart…….Iv seen God protect people and ME and my familly os many times. In fact when….something happens and I am delayed to get out or on the road…i think….Maybe Gods delaying me to protect me or something?? I always know He’s right here looking out for me too. I Love your tesimony about Ian and your faithfulness as a mother
Praising the Lord for God’s protection of your son. It is good to see that even though I am in pain and don’t understand God’s ways, He is still a worker of miracles and a protector.
So glad Ian is okay!! :heartbeat:
:sunny:Good Morning Sweet Deborah! Praise God both are fine! It is amazing how God’s Angels are always there! Surrounding and protecting! So glad Ian saw God’s hand of mercy and was able to keep the girl calm!……….Hope you and Lew have a Blessed Sunday!……(((((Hugs)))))))…….In Christ’s Love……Monic
:heartbeat::love::heartbeat::wave:
Praise God for His wonderful protection!!! I’m thanking Him with you.
Thank you also for sharing this. It’s a confirmation of sorts for me….. Blessings to you! ~ Chris
Sweet Deborah, I rejoice with you! God surely does hold us in his loving and protecting hands. God has plans for Ian and I can see how the blessings and the movement in his life will touch many others lives. The story has touched my life and I don’t even know him but through you… how blessed are those that know him! Have a blessed Sunday Deborah, and keep praying! (((hugs)))
Deborah,
Oh my gosh. That picture is something else! Praise God for protecting your son and the young girl.
So glad they are okay!!
Sister, I am praising God with you for protecting your son from further harm! He is so gracious to hear every plea and to comfort us during times when we know our children NEED Him, and we continue to pray for His wisdom and direction! Ian is truly blessed! And his friend was also, for having a friend like Ian! ((((HUGS))))
Praise God they are ok!! I know how scary that is. I’ve gotten two calls from my daughter, Bethany, saying she had been in a wreck. I’m thanking God right now that they are all ok.
We give thanks right along with you for God’s protection and mercy! Whew! I am very thankful that they are both OK. When you see that car, and know that Ian was sitting right there……… whew!
Oh thank goodness he is ok! Thank you Lord.
It is so hard for a parent to be far away from their child when things like this happen. Thank goodness for a praying ma.
{{{{hugs}}}}