L A K E N.

50 shades of K E A T O N.

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L A K E N

  We were walking across the street (Hna. Lamoreaux and I) and my companion was just a bit   in front of me so I didn't see anything.... She said that she saw the car but she thought it was going to stop.  She then realized that it wasn't stopping she stopped, tried to yell at me and grab me but by that time I was already in the air.  I don't know exactly what happened besides the fact that I think the car hit my right hip/ back, I think it had to have turned me around and I nailed my knee on it? I don't remember that exactly, it just seems like the only likelihood. ha.  Anyway, the car got my hip and all I remember was that my feet were above my head and then smack with the road.  I felt like I was in the air for a REALLY long time.  They said I flew about 15-20 feet.  I remember seeing a ton of umbrellas.  I guess people were just jumping out of their cars.  I felt like I was laying in the street for a long time, but I think it was only about 7 minutes.  My companion was by my side and I just said to her- " call the elders, I need a blessing now."  She did just that. I'm so proud of her.  Anyway, the ambulance came. They strapped me to a board and got me in the van.  I thought maybe my legs were broken and thought something was seriously wrong with my head.  I was just praying that my head was okay and that my companion would be fine. I felt someone there with me. Squeezing my hand 3 times. I was quite calm.  Anyway ect. ect. They wheeled me in and just began cutting off ALL of my clothes.   they did a ton of x-rays and different tests.  As they were wheeling me to a different room I heard a familiar voice. It was Joseba- our ward mission leader.  He was telling the doctors that he was family and that he needed to see me.  Later when they let me see visitors, he was the first one I saw. I just grabbed his hand and cried.  I needed my family. I just told myself I was holding papa lance's hand. It helped a lot.  President and Hermana Pace had driven way fast to get to me.  They wanted to get here before President (of the stake... I can't remember his name right now... don't judge me) called you.  I' m sorry you were scarred. I don't know exactly what they had told you, but I'm sorry I couldn't call you right then.  BUT. I am doing great. :)  I'm a bit worried for my companion.  She was having a rough night saying that she couldn't get the image out of her mind, that it was all her fault, etc.  It wasn't!!! President and I are thinking that she should talk to a doctor.  I might do it as well just so she doesn't feel... I don't know the word, bad?  She's incredible and she handled that situation like a BOSS! :)

           Right now I'm sitting in the hospital with President Pace at my side.  I will be staying one more night because I have a blood clot under my skull and they need to keep a close eye on it so it doesn't stretch to my brain o r something like that.  Woot woot! What a joyous occasion. :)  Today President informed me that the church headquarters have given me the option to come home early. We both knew that that wasn't really an option for ME! :):):)  

          This week has actually been really great! We have seen so many miracles! We found new investigators, and they are people who are so ready! People who are progressing. People who want a change in their life. And people who are ready to  accept the gospel of Jesus Christ!

             Sorry this letter doesn't have lots of little miracles, but it does have one big one.... I"M ALIVE! :)  I love you all so much and am so grateful for your prayers on my part. Have a wonderful week! XOXO

         To the moon and back!

Hermana Hemsley

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