We woke up to this message from our daughter-in-law, Heidi in the night:
Vivian (2 years old) was hit by a car a couple hours ago. She is good, all things considered. We are in the ER with her and really, things are looking good. Scans and everything are slowly coming back but looking normal so far. Her cognition has been normal the whole time. Never lost consciousness. She’s got quite the road rash across her body. Pray for her but know she is ok!
Gratefully Adam and Heidi were both seconds away, but oh, what long seconds those were. Both heard the breaks slam and squeal, then the heart-stopping thud. They looked up to see Vivy’s little body lying still in the road, 20 feet from the car.
Here is Adam holding Vivy after checking for broken bones or internal problems, while they waited for the ambulance and emergency vehicles to come (7 came).
From Heidi:
My heart is feeling a gratitude that is indescribable. “Grateful” doesn’t begin to describe how we feel. It could have been so much worse. So so so much worse. She’ll be her same little sweet self soon. Her body is going to be sore and scarred for a while but I’m so grateful that there’s no permanent damage to her body or brain.
My response:
Thanking all our angels in heaven for protecting her. Today we are in the Swiss homeplace of my 3rd great grandma who always watches over our family. I feel her near. Her name is Elisabeth Degen. We love you and are so grateful Vivy is safe. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
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