It was a SMASH!

 My parents and brother Matt came for a quick visit last weekend and I managed to take a few pictures. I know you are shocked, right? :) Lucy usually has a hard time warming up to other people, but it did not take her long this time. She especially took a liking to my brother. Even when he talked she would turn to stare in his direction. She let everyone hold her and was very smiley. Maybe being in her regular environment helped. Ben was so excited to have them visit. He even had Gramps running races with him outside! On Sunday afternoon he was very sad that they were gone. He is always bummed when company has to head home or we need to go home from a trip. He is such a people person.


 Me, Matt, and my Mom
Gramps and Ben
 My Dad, Mom, and Lucy
 I took a few pictures of Matt and Lucy on my phone. I just couldn't believe how happy she was with him.
 Having fun with Uncle Matt.
 Matt read her a new book that my parents got for her. Ben wanted to hear the story too!

They left our house around 11 on Sunday and were going to stop for a quick lunch before heading back to Grand Rapids. Later in the afternoon, I got a call from Matt telling me they were in a car accident on 94. After I checked to make sure everyone was ok, I asked him what happened. I'm sure I won't do the story justice, so I'll just say a little bit. My dad was driving in the left lane and a large SUV was veering into their lane. My dad honked and tried to move as far away as he could from the SUV, but the other driver was not paying attention and smashed into them. I know they spun around in a circle, hit the other SUV again at some point, and ended up on the far right side of the highway smashed into the guard rail. Their Jeep is totaled and I'm told it looked much worse in person than in the picture my brother Matt took. I'm just so thankful that no one was hurt. It could have ended up so much worse. I'm so thankful for God's protection over them as they drove home! Below is a picture of some of the damage to the Jeep. My brother Joe was able to go pick them up in Battle Creek and get them home safe and sound. Now the search for a new vehicle begins...

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Mom said…
Love the pictures !!! We had a great time & I'm with Ben, it goes to fast.Give the kids hugs & smooches from gram & gramps :) Love, Mom
Tuesday, 05 June, 2012
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