So Incredibly Blessed

I know this is not the immediate thought that pops into most people's minds after an accident, but we are so blessed!  Last night as we were coming home from the City, we hit a piece of debris on the road.  The car started to make a horrible grinding sound, and we pulled over.  I opened the door to the car to find gas gushing from under the car!

We grabbed all 4 kids, moved them into the center median away from the car, then I went back for coats and a cell phone.  My first call was to 911 because let's face it, that much gas only needs a little spark to become a huge problem.  We finally got emergency vehicles on scene, tow truck in route, and our friends on their way to rescue us.  Tecumseh PD took us about a quarter of a mile down to the McDonalds to wait for our ride. 

At this time I would like to echo my 3 year old's statement from last night and say "Mr. Lee, you're our hero."  He came out at nearly 11:00 to pick up me and the kids, dropped us off at his house, then went into Seminole to get Robb.

It wasn't until I was sitting there with Shelli that I realized how incredibly blessed we had been.  According to one of the officers on scene, the debris we hit could have killed us all had it come through the windshield instead of imbedding in the tank, a spark from the metal on the road could have ingited the gas, as could have a flicked out cigarette, engine heat, etc.

No one at all was hurt.  I have shoes that reek of gasoline today and we will be going into town soon to see what all damage was done to the car.  Regardless, I know that we could not be a more blessed family and that God definitely had a protective hand over us last night!