God's Mercy~

We're home! This will be brief ...but we wanted to take a minute to explain what happened...and to convey the mercy of our Savior upon us! Scott was biking to work on our neighborhood roads yesterday. (it's 3 miles from door to door...pretty much all sidewalks.) He had flashing lights on his bike, reflectors, etc. He was hit from behind (he was going approx. 15mph) while the driver was traveling around 30 mph.(she was formally charged with careless driving). Upon impact, he was thrust into the minivan's windshield and roof, then thrown 60 ft. into the road/shoulder. He never lost consciousness.(thank you God!!) The driver called 911 and an ambulance was there in 4 minutes. They transported him to the ER...and thus began the evaluation process. He had abrasions filled with asphalt pretty much everywhere. They have to scrub (no pretty way to put it) with a brush and betadine. Horrific to watch and for him to endure. Mike E. and Todd T. got to be spectators of this part. They did great. I got sick. They did a CAT scan on his head and spine...and his head also had to be scrubbed and required 10 staples from front to back. The spine Cat scan came back normal (thank you GOD!!) There were NO broken bones anywhere (another miracle) and the first Cat scan of his brain showed a possible spot of bleeding on his forehead. They decided to admit him and do repeat scans to look for any possible brain issues. Needless to say...it's been a rough time...especially as Scott could hardly move. They removed him from a collar after being cleared of spine injury...and today the repeat CAT scan and cherry-on-top-MRI showed absolutely no brain injury! There were some pretty tense moments...and much difficulty watching someone who has a huge pain tolerence literally writhing and overcome with pain. This has been anything but easy. But we know all is the mercy of God upon us and deemed for our good. We felt your prayers and petitions! God spared Scott for a reason...all this could've very easily had a different outcome. We are very aware of that and of a Holy God who for whatever reason...spared us for his purposes. Here's a couple of pics. I will not post anything gross on here...if you want to see gross..email us privately or leave your email address as a comment. Soon I will share pics of the outpouring of care we received this last 2 days and bear witness to the church being lived out in people's lives...this time... us! What was a surreal experience...a bad dream..has turned into a testimony of the kindness, mercy, and power of an awesome God. He has spared Scott and we are eternally grateful. Thank you for your prayers! I will say this. Friend Don McGee happened on the accident scene shortly after the ambulance had taken Scott to the hospital. The bike was still on the side of the road. Don told us today that he was thinking that whoever had been on that bike hadn't made it..just by the condition of the bike. (we still haven't seen it)....Don had no idea it was Scott. I have no desire to see the bike. Scott wants to go get it tomorrow. On that note...Scott's doing great. Absolutely great. He knows from a medical standpoint all that could've happened and didn't. We give all credit and glory to the most High God who rules and reigns over the earth! The pics are kind of backwards. The top pics are of Don and Cindi telling their side of the story after greeting Scott when we came home today. Then you see Scott with Katie for the first time. Also a tearful coming home with Julie. They both broke down. Realize this morning Scott couldn't even stand up. This evening he's sore...but what a difference huh?? You'll see the crash site...even with a remaining latex glove(!) and some hospital pics right before we came home.