God Is In Control - Especially When Life Gets Messy

Today started out like any other day, aside from the fact that I have a raging cough and temperature. Putting a smile on my face, I tried my hardest to be my happy self with the kids. It was harder than I thought. Who likes to be happy when they're sick? But the kids realized that I wasn't feeling well and they made an effort to be extra helpful and on their best behavior. Gotta love them. They made it a little easier.

About midway through the morning, we got some bad news. The Grade 5 students and teachers (including one of my best friends here, Dini) were on their way to Jakarta for a field trip and got in a bad accident. A truck tried to pass them and slammed into the passenger side of the van. Windows exploded and kids got glass stuck in their faces and bodies. Most got jolted and whiplashed but Dini got the brunt of the impact.

We didn't hear much more information than that. There were a lot of unanswered questions and fears of Dini's condition. Tears overtook our lessons, even despite being brave for the kids.

Finally this afternoon we got word that she has multiple fractures as well as a broken leg and broken wrist. She was transported to a few different hospitals until arriving at Siloam Hospital in Lippo Karawaci. She was immediately brought into surgery and we haven't heard much except she's heavily sedated and won't be conscious until at least the morning.

It's hard to know that God is in control, especially when hurt and pain hit so close to home. But the fact of the matter is, that HE is in control and he has a special plan for all of us. I feel so blessed to know this and that he keeps us under his care in the good and bad times.

Please keep her in your prayers. We will hear more tomorrow and I will pass on the news to you.