The accident

Cam and Jake had gone sledding and Jake went down the hill on his back, head-first. He yelled for his dad to try, so Cam did. He said that he felt he should look and make sure that he didn't hit the tree (the only one in a sledder's path), so he started to look and hit the tree head-on. He tried to protect himself in that split second and bruised his hand (very minor). The Lord was with him, because he got one small cut on his head is all. He told me that the week before he had had a talk with Heavenly Father telling that he wouldn't want to live as a quad because he couldn't do much. Then he said that sometimes Heavenly Father answers prayers in a weird way. *GRIN*
Today the kids skipped their first classes to visit, and Cam told Jake (excuse me for paraphrasing, but the meaning is real)
"I don't want you to blame yourself for telling me to go down the hill like you did. It was not your fault in any way. Sometimes, things just happen. Mom and I talked about this, and came up with the fact that there are things I can do now that I couldn't do before Saturday. I had a beautiful life, wonderful family and everything was perfect. I didn't have to grow, and I had very little to share. Now I can turn this into something that may help thousands of people with what I can share. Sometimes Heavenly Father answers prayers in a loud way, and sometimes like a rose, with the petals opening up slowly and gently. This is like a rose, Jake, and I give thanks I am here. Let's let this help us get closer as a family and praise God for whatever lesson He decides to allow me to have. Let go of your guilt and know that I love you very much." I had tears in my eyes with the sweetness of the Spirit in the room I feel blessed to have been there.

I'm about to be timed out, so I will say goodnight and say thank you all for your love, faith and prayers. Miracles happen, and I am living with one.
Sharon