Dear Prayer Warriors,
Happy New Year - 2009!!
Happy New Year - 2009!!
"Security is not found in the absence of danger but in the presence of Jesus"
A brief summary of David's accident:
While at the beach on Dec. 31 about 1:00 pm, David fainted and fell down several concrete steps. After he regained consciences, he was screaming with extreme head pain. Our vacation house was filled with missionary doctors, nurses, pilots, and praying saints (all of which we know very well). The doctors there, felt that David's condition would escalate & worsen if we tried to drive back to Quito which could have taken 7-10 hours of driving on a rough, 2-way winding road through the Andes Mountains on New Years Eve. Quito is the closest city with a CT scan which was the only way to find out what was wrong. One of the pilots secured a plane to meet us in Esmeraldas which was an hour from the beach house. The owners of the house, own a 12 passenger van which was quickly turned into an 
ambulance with red cross signs made by others in the house. We arrived in Esmeraldas they air-lifted David to Quito. When we arrived in Quito, an ambulance was waiting for us at the airport, and they transported David to the hospital ER where doctors were waiting to take him for a CT scan. A neurologist was on stand by and found that David had a bleeding contusion and had fractured his skull. No surgery was necessary but close observations were vital.A brief update on David's health:
David was released from the hospital on Saturday afternoon, January 3. He continues to have severe head pain that is being managed with medicine. He has an appointment tomorrow with the doctor and will see the neurologist again in February. His physical activity will be eliminated for the next couple of months. For this very athletic and active 16 year old boy, that is going to be the challenge to recovery.
A brief glimpse of God's incredible goodness:
David has been and will continue to be a part of God's perfect plan. Prayers were lifted from the onset of the accident asking God for healing and wisdom on how to treat. I (Cindy) remember looking around the room where David laid moaning with excruciating pain. I saw a group of women and children praying on the stairs. I saw a grandma crying with fear. I saw 3 doctors over David. I saw a group of people waiting for the opportunity to run for what was needed: ice, sheets, duct tape, etc. I saw several men on the telephone contacting people they thought could help. We feel incredibly blessed to have witnessed God's work in action through his obedient people. Ultimately, we witnessed God's divine healing power and favor towards our son. We can begin to understand the sovereignty of our almighty God, but we can recognize His abundant goodness in our lives and give Him the glory and honor for every good and perfect gift.
Whatever is before us in 2009, we have the security that Jesus will be there. "We don't know what our future holds. But WE KNOW WHO HOLDS OUR FUTURE!!" Hallelujah!!
Blessings to You!
Doug & Cindy
