Thursday, January 28, 2010

Accidents Happen...

It's crazy when you can look back on a time of life or situation that was probably one of your most trying times, and see all the good things and blessings that came from it. What a bumpy ride we've had these past 4 months. There are things we;ve had to deal with that we never thought we'd deal with. I guess the real test is just how you endure them. Barts accident was a crazy fluke thing, but because of it so many opportunities and insights have come along. It's a bummer when your proved to be mortal. But it's a blessing when you can regognize the Lord's hand in sparing your life. It's a good time to reflect and re-prioritize your life...We've done just that.
Bart's doing great. His hand is healing remarkably his Dr. told us it's nothing short of a miracle that he has the use of his hand at all. He nearly lost his hand, and he is back drilling and filling and pressing on. He is happy and cheerful and enduring physical therapy. I think the most amazing thing to me has been Bart's attitude thru all this. He's such a trooper, so optimistic and as funny and happy as ever. He is such an example to his family.
Bart we love you, we are so blessed to have you in our life, you truly have been watched over, you could have been taken from us but, the Lord knows we need you and your contagious smile and spirit in our life a bit longer....
Bart and Jeff Lewis ready to begin Whiplash 09'
Safety nets and 5 point harnesses
Putting on a brave smile that only Bart can do....
Again smiling for his visitors....
Skin graft from his outer thigh to be put over his wrist and hand.
Incision that went "all the way up" his inner thigh to remove muscle for muscle graft.
Fraken-hand
Looking like his hand was going to fall off...

9 comments:

BROOKLYNandJEFF said...

Thanks for the blog update! We've been waiting for it! We sure you guys!

marc said...

I am so glad you updated! I am so glad that Bart is doing well. It really is a miracle!

The Van Fam said...

Its about time you update your dang blog! I still cant believe the pictures of barts hand, but its so good that hes doing so much better. Oh and I feel so privilged to have made it in a picture on your blog, even though I look like a TOTAL dork. Post pics of North Carolina, I cant wait to see what it looks like there!

Anonymous said...

I am so glad you updated your blog! So I am sitting here balling my eyes out..first from that cute family pic you have ontop of your blog...I love you guys and then from Barts hand! Don't worry its just hormones!!!! But I do love you guys and miss you.

Sherece said...

So excited for the update! Keep it up! I want to hear about all your new adventures! Love to you all!

Jamie Sue said...

So happy to see a new post from you! Can't wait to see more updates! Miss you guys! Give Ray-Ray and your kids a squeeze for me!

Jamie Sue said...

Oh and P.S. Please send Oliver my way when you get a chance! Thanks! :D

Chelsey Howard said...

Oh man!! I knew it was bad, but actually seeing the pictures is insane!!! It really is a miracle that he didn't loose his hand and that he can actually use it! I'm so glad he's okay!

Jake & Rachel said...

An update! I'm so glad Bart's hand is doing so well, I can't imagine how scary that experience was for you guys.