Some Details on the Accident

Warning: these pictures are a bit tough for some to take.

We are recovering from the accident. Physically the family is getting better, but otherwise, we still have our days and times that are tough. We're not sure how the kids are going to do in the long run. We've had a rough few days. Appreciate the prayers and support.

The story as I understand it to this point is as follows:
Carol and kids were in the Eurovan driving in the left lane going north on I-35. In the middle lane was a semi and in the right lane was another car. The semi changed lanes into the right lane hitting the rear end of the car that was there. That car was then spun by the semi perpindicular to traffic and towards the left lane where the Eurovan was driving.

The car then went in front of the Euro towards the median wall. The Euro hit the car at that point spinning it back into traffic and sending the Euro flipping in the air. The Euro wound up on its side, hit the median wall, then flipped onto its roof. Where it skidded and finally came to a stop upside down. Gas and fluid were leaking out all over. Carol unbuckled herself and the kids, kicked out a window and got them out to safety.

Amazingly Kate had only some cuts on her head and a little glass in it. She had some staples put in and they are now removed. The other kids had some buises and that's all. Carol has some nasty bruises on her leg and head.

I was in Chicago while this happened. Carol called me from the ambulance with the kids. I quickly got a flight back to KC - which was the longest flight ever - and made it to the hospital as the kids were being released.

We are so thankful and praise God for the safey of our family.

Below are some photos of the van after. We are HUGE Eurovan fans now for sure. After all that it held up pretty well.