Guardian Angels

I would like to write this letter to thank Kaileigh’s guardian angels for having their hands on her Monday.

On her way to a friend’s ranch in Texas where she’d get to ride her favorite horse Bonnie, her Mimi had a car accident. This was not just any car accident; she hit the left curb, over-corrected right and went down the grass of the off-ramp on I-35 landing in what is I guess you can call a retention pond. Someone had been driving wrecklessly which is what caused Carolyn to try to move and in turn hit the curb. I don’t understand from looking at the scene how they landed right side up. Kaileigh was in the front passenger seat and the minute they hit the water her door popped open. She was able to unbuckle and get out safely through the driver’s side window onto the embankment but not before filling her boots and soaking even her hair and face with water. Both Kaileigh and her Mimi walked away safe (Mimi with some scratches and a lot of soreness, Kaileigh without even a scratch or muscle ache!) I am amazed.

The tow truck driver who pulled the car out of the water said the last guy he pulled out had drowned before anyone got to him. Of course I don’t know his circumstances, but that was not comforting to hear. I am more thankful than words can express as this situation obviously could have been much worse. Unfortunately Carolyn has to deal with all of the hassles of renting a car, insurance claims, lost personal belongings etc, but they walked away unharmed and that is most important.

The feeling in my stomach when Kaileigh called to tell me from a stranger’s phone who had pulled over to try and help is inexplainable. The thought that while I was enjoying my lunch I could have lost my daughter raced through my mind causing nausea and tense muscle feelings to stretch through my body. Until the paramedic then called me to ask what I’d like them to do, I didn’t quite have a handle on the extent of the situation. Pulling up to the scene, caused me to break in to tears—even though I already knew she was ok. Just the sight of what “could have been” was upsetting. My girl is my world- as anyone who is around me knows- and I can’t imagine my world without her in it. That of course leads my thoughts to parents who aren’t as fortunate. Where accidents, or illness, takes their children away from them. My heart and my brain can’t even comprehend…

So thank you Lord, and your angels, for taking care of my precious baby. I don’t know why we are so fortunate when many others are not. I know that I experienced a miracle and I thank you for revealing yourself in that way to me on Monday.

And Kaileigh- Mommy loves you more than words can express. I would do anything to protect you and keep you safe and I’m even more thankful that when I can’t, God can. I love you!