The Stapleton Saga! The good, the bad and the ugly! Part Three

On Sunday Morning we woke up and said a tearful goodbye to all our loved ones. Mom was doing better and at home and I was praying all would continue uphill. The day was smooth and we made great time. We were looking forward to a goodnight sleep in Dumas Texas. Then it happened twenty nine miles to our hotel a deer decided to jump out in front of our van. To be honest I didn't even see the event and I am sure God knew what he was doing. I am a dramatic and emotional person and I know I would have gone hysterical. All I remember is a huge bump and crunching sound. I looked at Luther and yelled "WHAT DID YOU DO????" He said "Mindy I hit a deer! We were going sixty five miles an hour there was nothing else I could do."

Feeling completely helpless I called my Aunt Beth who basically took over from there. She sent Uncle Bob to get us and a wrecker on the way. As we stood by the rode I honestly felt like I could take no more. It had been the worst two weeks of my entire life and I just wanted to sit down and cry. Then I remembered the three boys in the back of the van with scared little faces. Luther and I said a prayer together on the side of the rode and a sense of peace washed over me for the moment. Uncle Bob arrived and we piled all our stuff in  his Van. we rode silently to the motel Luther and I holding hands in silent prayer all the way.

I didn't sleep much that night but kept thanking God for protecting us as the accident could have killed all five of us. The next morning we had breakfast and moved all our stuff over to Beth and Bob's. The next few days were filled with questions of how to get home. Finally we found a car rental place that had one way rentals and we planned to go the next morning.

The silver lining to the whole thing was being able to stay at Beth and Bob's. The boys got to know them very well. Gibson and Bob bonded and were best buddies! We got to spend time with Lily. My Cousin Brittany's daughter! They had a blast together playing outside, watching movies and eating smores (yes Aunt Beth is the coolest ever!)

Bob and Gibber!

Aunt Beth reading to the crew!

Lily and the boys!

We left on Wednesday morning and we made good and safe time and stayed in Jackson TN! The next day we traveled home but on the way we got to have lunch with our dear friends Sue and Joe Thompson! It was wonderful to see them and the boys loved them!! Finally we made it home and boy were we glad to be here!!

Thank you everyone for your faithful prayers on our behalf. So many of you have helped us in various ways! We are so grateful to God for each one of you! God truly is mighty and hears the prayers of his people! Please continue to pray for God's will to be done in regards to our van!