Well Owen and I have had a long, good week. There have been challenges all around us, but overall we recognize how blessed we are with all that we have. Tuesday night Owen and I were with the Snead side of the family at dinner and had left to go visit Owen's grandpa at the hospital. As we were waiting to turn right on our red light to enter the hospital we saw a car run a red light and hit another car and then that car came right for us and hit us. As you can imagine it was something you don't want to see or be a part of. Long story short-both Owen and I were miraculosly just fine. Owen came away with a hurt elbow, and the only thing that happened to me was my back got tweeked. The other two in the accident were sent to the hospital. Of course right after the accident I freaked out about Owen because I had seen the car come right in his direction,but luckily the car hit right infront of Owen's car door and pushed our tire under the car. So-once Owen and I got to sit down and wait for all the paperwork and stuff to tell the police, I realized how thankful I was that things were not worse. I was so THANKFUL to have Owen with me by my side and to know that Nolen was safe with me. Owen and I have been so blessed and we know that we had been watched over.
Another thing that happened recently was that Owen's grandpa passed away yesturday in the hospital. His body had gotten to that point of not being able to hold on. We were able to visit grandpa a couple of times these last few weeks and so glad we did. I absolutely LOVE grandpa Snead. Ever since I met him and became a Snead myself, he has been SO KIND and loving to me. Grandpa Snead was such a quiet but gentle and sweet man. He had the sweetest smile and most tender heart. It has been so nice to have the Snead family in town and see how united they are in all they do. I am glad to know now that Grandpa is in a more comfortable place and relieved to be with his friends and family in heaven. He will be missed-but we will all remember what a great man he was. We love you Grandpa Snead!
There seems to be a lot of challenges that face us in life. But again, I just feel so blessed to know what I know and to recognize the many blessings that I do have in this life. Because of my family and the gospel in my life, I know that things will always work out and there is no need to fear.
Have a great Thanksgiving-remember all of the things you have been blessed with! We love you!
8 comments:
Juls! I am really glad you guys are safe! That's really scary! I'm sorry about Grandpa Snead! But good thing we have the gospel, right? I like your attitude! :) Hang in there! And get a massage! :)
What!? Julianna are you getting your back looked at regularly? As your pregnancy progresses you really need to make sure the muscles and bones are taken care of appropriately. Take no chances whatsoever. If it hurts in the least, or in chronic way, get it looked at immediately. Over and over again if you have to. I am so glad Owen is well. I am grateful for angels who watch over loved ones. We have been praying for you, but perhaps I should be praying more intensely. I am so glad you are mostly okay. You can just add Grandpa Snead to your list of gaurdian angels -- he'll join Granpa Nolte's team. I'm serious. I have no doubt that they sit in council in Heaven on our behalf. Speaking of gratitude and thankfulness and angels check out the Thanksgiving hymn # 92, third verse, "... Friends on earth, and friends above ..." Love you guys, Mark and Emily
Must be the week for accidents and miracles. I'm glad you are ok! PS I didn't have internet for a while so I know its late but congrats on a boy! You will LOVE Him
Thank you for those sweet thoughts, Jules. Sure love you and so glad you're safe. I echo Emily...if you haven't, get your back looked at. Wish I could've known Grandpa Snead. We'll keep the Sneads in our prayers.
Glad to hear you guys are okay - Brad
I love you Juls! I can't express to you how grateful I am to have you for a sister- and how grateful I am to have you as the chosen wife for my brother- no one could fit those two roles better than you. It has been a "challenging" week- but how grateful I am to face/enjoy this life together with you and all of our family. We truly are blessed!
Can't believe you saw Perry at Bates but Farm- what are the chances?!! FOrst in Hawaii then at Bates? Crazy!!
So scary.. I am glad you are all safe..
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