Psalm 36:7 & Psalm 118:1

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 36:7
We planned a big lunch party celebrating my dad’s 70th birthday at our family business next door. I was getting ready to grab the cake and head out the door, hoping I wasn’t late as I saw numerous vehicles and roaming kids in the parking lot. My husband calmly walked in, scooped up his wallet and keys from the counter and said he was taking Caleb, our 13 year old son, to the E.R. because he fell out of a tree and probably broke his arm. The “oh” that came out was filled with fear and concern, but immediately squelched by, “He’ll be fine. Do you want to come with us?” A peacefulness blanketed me and I said, “No, call with updates.” I then prayed for quick healing and wisdom for the nurses and doctor who would be treating him. I never did actually see my son, as they pulled out before I managed to make it to my vehicle with cake in hand. That was a good thing, I soon learned.
I walked into the office and was quickly bombarded with questions and concerns. Those who saw Caleb right after he fell said he looked pale and greenish, was scratched up and bleeding, and had also hit his head. However, I was still unshaken. I enjoyed the food and festivities, and a couple of hours and texts later, it was confirmed that Caleb was fine, but had a buckle fracture of the radius. I Googled and found that it was the quickest healing break. It wasn’t until later that I realized how blessed my son was in that he only broke his arm. My husband said he was very worried as thoughts of neck/spinal injuries were going through his mind…it’s the EMT/fire fighter in him. It didn’t help that a teacher/administrator at Caleb’s school fell out of a tree last fall and is now paralyzed neck down. I was so thankful that his situation didn’t cross my mind and that my husband kept his own fears to himself. God shielded me from worries and for that I am very thankful. Thankful also for how quickly the human body heals itself. Psalm 118:1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.