What a day

Well to those who sent them, thanks for the Birthday cards and wishes.
:O)
The last 24 hours have been fraught with tears as we anxiously awaited and then transmited word on our friends involved in the terrible car crash last night.

It is funny how sometimes God seems to keep you on your toes with regard to the need to pray for someone.

That is pretty much all I did last night.
This morning the church service was put on hold, while the entire church (500+) people prayed, members of the congregation praying aloud by turns. Grant (2nd grade) was not expected to be released from ICU until tomorrow or Tuesday night. He healed up well this morning and gained strength and was removed from ICU late the morning and placed in his own room.
(!!!!)
While Tim remainds in ICU, recent updates indicate that he is stabilizing.

Blake (6th grader) was the only one conscious when the rescue vehicles arrived.
All fo the windows of the van were blown out, but he is talking to rescue personnel:

"I'm ok! Jesus is here. He's right here with me so its good. Please take care of my brother and sister and dad first. I am ok. I know that Jesus is with me."

He said the same to the abulance driver and to the hospital staff upon arrival.

This little guy has amazing faith, and when the crap hits the fan, what comes out of us is what is true. If we freak out and crumble in fear, or if we profess truth and take comfort from it.

Anyway, little dude said it all.

So it was a subdued (as much as possible) birthday. None of us were in much of a celabratory mood. Really, it was best just hanging at home with family, watching Farenheit 451 and having lasagna for dinner.

Not such a bad day when you consider the whole earth and the multitude of possibilities.
:o)