I know you have said that 100 times, too. As one of Mackenzie's vocab words last week..we survived. Lately, I feel like we just run in circle throughout the week..from here to there and from there to here.
Mack suggested on the way home that we might should just live in a camper, because we were never really home. The last few weeks have been busy & somewhat stressful. I have been working hard with Mackenzie on homework & studying. 3rd grade has been hard. REAL hard. I have been worrying about Mackenzie struggling as a student this year...she's made a few grades that we have yet to see from her. It was hard & frustrating. I met with her teacher last Wednesday am to express my concern and try to get some answers...
She assured me Mackenzie was fine and that it will eventually just click.
She showed me her grades and those few shocker grades didn't effect her all A's that we are hoping for!
I left there with a few answers and felt a little better. I enjoyed my afternoon with just her...try not to focus so much on school and enjoy her. Davis was enjoying a afternoon at his friend Banks' house, so it gave me the opportunity to spend some quality time with her since the last few days had been stressful.
On our way home from gymnastics Tuesday night...it was raining cats & dogs. As we were pulling out of the parking lot at gymnastics, I reminded Mackenzie to dial Ano's # and wish her a happy birthday, she & Davis both spoke to her & I opted to keep my eyes & hands on the wheel. After they hung up with her, I asked them to be really quiet so I could concentrate on our way home. It was raining so hard and the roads were flooded. As we were about 5 minutes from home, I asked Mackenzie did Ano have a good birthday?? (that was the 1st bit of conversation since we got off campus) and she replied yes, she said they went to Outback...and all of a sudden...
my car was no longer in my control..
I have hydroplaned before, so I knew what could or may happen.
We spun around 4 times...both kiddos were screaming & I just sat still & prayed.
Dear God..please make it stop. Please make it stop.
All I could do was just sit and wait for the unknown.
Finally what felt like minutes...we did...STOP!
I calmly told both kiddos...
we are okay.
Stop screaming and let's get home. I didn't know at the moment if I could even drive my car...it sounded as we were spinning there might be damage..so I pulled across the road to a little side road, got out in the rain and checked my car. it looked fine as far as I could see. Mack & Davis were both still crying. Mack then asked if she could pray all the way home...What an awesome thing to know that my little girl knew He provided our safety. He made it stop.
As I run around...from place to place...helping with homework & studying...worrying...stressed...
I want to stop.
I want to stop and remember what is most important.
Cherish each day with my family.
Fall on my knees and thank Him for protecting & providing for us,
because He is our every need.
1 comment:
Oh my goodness, Shea. I cannot imagine how scary that must have been for all of you. Praise the Lord this outcome was different than your previous experience. I'm so glad y'all are okay. I'm sure it made things like all A's seem a bit trivial. ;)
Now on a lighter note, I love the previous post. I dearly love and am thankful that my kids have a close relationship with their daddy. And I had to laugh at the two bags of white donuts on the counter. Those are a staple around here, and they have to be that brand. :)
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