10 years ago (sometime around now), my family drove up to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with family. On our drive back home the van we were driving blew a tire. The van rolled several times. The majority of those in the van sustained some serious injuries. That day was full of many miracles for us though. We were protected and helped in every way we possibly could have been. From this, I have learned that the although the Lord has us endure many challenges, he is there for us to help us get through life in every possible way. Life changed dramatically for us as we had to endure and support each other through surgeries, physical therapy, new disabilities, and patience with the recovery time. I remember one day, when we were finally back in Arizona, I was driving some where before Christmas (probably buying more Christmas tree lights) and the song "Angels Among Us" by Alabama began to be played on the radio. I am aware now that this song came out a long time before this, but for me this was the first time I had heard it. I remember just crying as I listened to it because it explained exactly what I was feeling at that time in my life. This song has a special meaning to me, especially at this time of year. I created this clip with various pictures I have, to say thank you for a few of the "angels" in my life. I know that we meet people every day who are placed in our life to help us.
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That was incredible!!! Just awesome!!! Thanks for the memories AND tears.
I can't believe it has been 10 years!!
Hey, I saw Mr. Smiley Grapefruit. Thanks!
Yes, we do have angels among us, and your video showed many of them. It doesn't seems like ten years ago we had our life-changing accident. I am eternally grateful for the "angels among us" then. Some of those angels were Grandma and Grandpa Walker who housed the best MASH unit for recovery. Aunt Becky was so kind to visit dad everyday and feed him while he was in ICU. I'll be forever grateful for my hand surgeon who saved my hand against all odds. Good friends who brought us meals everyday for five months and took us to doctor and physical therapy appointments. Extended family members who provided a most memorable Christmas for us. The best home teachers and visiting teachers who coordinated everything. Too many angels to acknowledge individually. Looking back, this accident was such a great blessing in my life - it was truly a life-changing experience. I'll never be the same person as I was before Nov. 29, 1997.
I can't believe it has been 10 years as well. Today is Grandpa Black's birthday too. It was nice to see a picture of him in there as well. My boys will enjoy seeing this!
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