Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Guardian Angels

Tonight I had the kind of close call every mother has nightmares about. As I was getting ready for Young Womens I looked out the window and saw that one of our trikes and Kaje's scooter were across the cul-de-sac in a neighbor's driveway. So I called to my little son to run and get them so they didn't get run over. I stood on the porch while he brought the trike back, and while he was running to get the scooter I went in to check the food on the stove and and then stood at the window to watch him. Our friends were backing out of their driveway just two houses down, and K.J. stopped with his scooter like he was going to wait for them to back out. Just as they did start to back out, he decided to go -- it was like the most horrible, slow motion event. I yanked open the window and screamed... I'm pretty sure it just came out as "Nooo!!!!" Thinking about it just chills me to the bone, it was so, so close. Somehow, they stopped. I'm not sure if they heard him, saw him, or just felt the bump on their van. Rather incredibly, it just bumped his scooter and very lightly, his arm. He scurried home, my neighbors jumped out of their van because it scared all of us so bad, but I was just so thankful they were attentive and able to stop. When K.J. got to me we threw our arms around each other, each shaking like a leaf. Once inside, I had a hard time holding back the tears (which I was able to do -- until the Double B got home). I am so thankful he was watched over. It would have taken one second and everything could have been different. Needless to say, it scared me like nothing else has in quite some time. Kaje told me his "heart was really bumping." I got down on my knees and thanked God, and then told K.J. how thankful we needed to be that Heavenly Father watched over him today. He said "Yep. And I bet when Granny say it she went uh (big gasping noise)!" He put his hand right up to his chest like she would have. That made me laugh. I said "You know what? I bet you're right. Granny might have been one of your guardian angels watching over you today." That made him happy. I thought that was so sweet -- another reminder he is always aware of his special friend, and truly does understand now that she still loves him and watches over him.
Whether it was a ministering angel or direct intervention from God, I know that today my family had a small miracle and I know where all the credit is due. I'm so thankful for a mindful Father in Heaven. I'm so thankful for my son, and that I got to tuck him into bed tonight. And I'm thankful for my watchful friend Paulette, for being so cautious behind the wheel of that car. Thanks, buddy.

6 comments:

Ducksoup said...

i was sitting here falling asleep until i read your blog post and now i'm wide awake. WOW. that is so scary. i'm so grateful that k.j. was watched over today. i can't help but think of a conference talk talking about prayer... it talks about how we wouldn't send our children outside in the freezing winter without a coat on. it also talks about how we shouldn't send our children outside without saying our prayers so they can be watched over spiritually as well. i didn't say that very well but it's a great talk. i'll bet you said your prayers today. how awesome that when he was watched over you knelt down and thanked heavenly father. you are truly an amazing example. thank you.

Paulette said...

Oh goodness!!! I am SO glad KJ lived without a scratch! I was very shaken up too! I didn't even see him. I heard a bump and looked back and saw his little blond head...and I thought for sure that I injured him, or rendered him immovable. I AM so thankful that it was his scooter that I hit. I could have never forgiven myself if it was something more. The angels for sure were watching over him. I am SO incredibly sorry!! I try so cautious backing out, but now I'll be psychotic about it. I am so glad he is OK! Tell him I'm so sorry I hit his scooter and I'll be so ever more careful from here on out!!

Jen said...

Wow. Wow. Wow. Yay for Paulette and the boy's guardian angels. We tease my dad sometimes that all of his got ran over in his youth. Let's hope KJ has many also.

Kamille said...

Scary. I hate that! I'm just glad the story had a happy ending. I would be really mad at you if this was a sad ending post. Seriously. I'm grateful that little boy is safe. Bless his pointed little head.

Ducksoup said...

i hate thomas books too. when i read your comment i had to read back on my post and see if i mentioned it. nope, i sure didn't but i am with you. braden loves them to death and i don't like them one bit. and i'm with you, that would be super cool if we could hang out. you should come visit!
FC

Tink said...

Wow. This street is so scary. We all need to be a little more cautious. I'm glad my little buddy, who is almost as tall as me, is ok!