Fan's Update

I went by the scene of the accident early this morning on my way home from the hospital. I was overwhelmed with thankfulness to God for sparing my husband's life. And after hearing the doctor say that the severity of this type of injury has a 50% chance of amputation, I am so grateful that his leg has been spared. It's good to see the skin on his feet turn pink again!

Today was supposed to be our first day of family vacation at the beach. I am sad that we are not able to go but I am learning very quickly that it's pretty much a matter of perspective. Because of vacation, no one in our family has any plans for the next 5 days! God has been faithful in allowing our schedules to be so open that we don't need to worry about our work and sports, at least for now.

Another wonderful gift is that Carl has no injuries to his head. He tells everyone who comes to visit, "I am perfect from the waist up!" He asks the doctors very logical, thought-through questions, almost as if he is asking them for one of us instead of for himself. Several times today I thought, "Now why didn't I think of that?!" I can tell that his determination and tenacious spirit has not been injured!

That said, it is so difficult to see him in this much pain. Please pray that he will be able to fight any infection and that he will recover quickly. Our pastor gave us this verse from the Bible today and we are believing it for Carl. "Then your light will break forth like the morning, your healing will spring forth speedily and your righteousness will go before you, the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard."

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your care, concern and prayers. It is almost impossible to describe to you how much it all means to us. In spite of this most dificult time, we are very blessed indeed!

Fan