Earlier this evening, Jathan and Bridget were taking a motorcycle ride and yes, they had a severe wreck. He was on the freeway going about 65 mph in the far left lane when the car in front of him slammed on brakes and swerved into the lane beside him. Directly in front of him was a stalled car in the left lane on the freeway and he was boxed in. When he slammed on his brakes, the bike skidded back and forth until he just laid it down. Jathan and Bridget skidded on the pavement for about 25-30 feet, and the bike went underneath the stalled car.
When I got to the scene, I couldn't believe that either one of them was even alive. They were both standing and talking to the police. There were motorcycle parts all over the freeway. The wrecker had to jack up the car to get the bike out. If they had stayed on the bike, I don't think that they would have lived.
Bridget sustained road abrasions to her hand, arm, knees and ankle, along with some severe bruising to her leg, and Jathan had abrasions as well on his hands, knees, and one on his hip. Jathan's right knee is still a question - possible torn ligaments or tendons, and Bridget might have some other injuries as well, but for now - no concussion, no broken bones, no internal injuries, and no neck or back breaks for either of them. The Lord is so gracious!
I was reminded again of the shortness of life, and that it is truly a gift from the Lord. What a different day this could have been. How amazing that we were able to bring Jathan home from the hospital tonight.
We are ever thankful!
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