My family's walking testimony is Richard. Many of you may know about Richard latest excursion in the 4Runner; however, I still would like to pay tribute to our miracle.
Last Thursday (7/10), Richard was on his way home from his cleaning out his studio in Clinton. While driving home on I-55, Richard lost consciousness. The 4Runner traveled from the right lane on I-55 North to the opposite side of I-55, crossing the median and missing multiple light poles. Heading the wrong way on I-55 South, the vehicle continued in a northwest direction and left the interstate. He then ran through a fence and somehow crossed a three-foot-deep ditch. H then crossed the frontage road and drove through an open pasture, heading straight for a row of trees. Luckily he missed the trees and just hit a parked car outside a chicken-processing plant.
Richard has very little memory of the events after his accident. He remembers waking up in the ambulance. He remembers seeing me in the emergency room. He does not remember the conversations that I had with him at the hospital.
We were referred to a neurologist to see if he could figure out why Richard would pass out. The doctor said that everyone on Earth is entitled to one random seizure. Since Richard already used his in 2000 while serving as a summer missionary in Chicago, he is now being treated as an epileptic.
Everyday, I look at Richard and feel very blessed. I do not know how Richard survived his joyride. I do not know how he does not have any injuries. There is no worldly answer to any of my questions. I am now trying my best to let our lives get back to normal the best they can. Normal this week is an MRI on Thursday morning and an ambulatory EEG over the weekend. I will update the blog when we know more.
If you ever need to be reminded that God is in control, just think of Richard, our walking miracle.
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Em. Man. We are so thankful Richard is alive. I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling as his wife and the mother of his child. Please know we are praying for you and for Richard and his health and that the medications will kick in and do their thing. Know that if you have any questions or need any more explanation or just need someone to watch Carter while y'all have some couple time, we will do whatever.
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