Apr
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2009
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2009
Miracle Boy
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The joy on our faces in the above photo comes after a long week of unknowns and emotions.
On Tuesday, April 14, my little brother Scotty was in a serious accident on the site of the frat house that my brother owns and is remodeling in Boulder. The ladder that he was setting up fell back against the main power line to the house and he was electrocuted. He was airlifted to the burn unit ICU in Denver and was unconscious for most of the first day. We were so thankful that Matt was in Boulder at the time working on the house as well and was able to be by his side the entire time and give us updates. By that evening, our entire family had flown into Denver from our various points in the globe (literally…my brother Dan had to fly in from London!) to be with Scotty at the hospital.
It truly is a miracle that we are celebrating today and not mourning the loss of a sibling and son. The number of prayers that went up for him will never be known, but we can only guess from Facebook, blogs, calls, and such that it was in the many, many of thousands. He is now on his way to a full recovery. Last night was his first skin graft surgery for his foot (the exit point for the electricity) and he will have one more in about 3 weeks. The doctors don’t expect any lasting long term effects. We believe in the power of God and the power of prayer…and when the nurses in the burn unit call them their “miracle boy”…we know how blessed we are to have him still here.
Here is the article from the Daily Camera and the photos I’ve taken this week.
Posted by Sara @ 9:05 am | Leave a Comment
18
2009
with a situation like this you can only give credit to God … this is an amazing story!
18
2009
Praise God for miracles!!!!
18
2009
Wow! I’m glad he is ok.. how scary for you all!
18
2009
Thank you for posting and the photos, Sara. This miracle will be a part of the Otis family story that will be told and retold. May God be gloried with every telling!
18
2009
Prasie God!!!!! What an awesome testimonial. I’m so glad for your family!
18
2009
Sara, I’m giving thanks to our Father for the miracle of your brother! Wow! I’m sorry to hear about the accident but am thankful he’s recovering. I took Brian to campus that morning and saw the emergency vehicles at that frat house and wondered what happened.
Please take care of yourself. Blessings sister!
18
2009
WOW. A true miracle, and proof of the power of healing through prayer and intention. So glad to hear the news.
18
2009
thank the good lord! i have been all over miracles lately using an einstein quote — there are two ways to live life, as though everything in life is a miracle or as though nothing in life is a miracle…
18
2009
Oh, I’m so, so happy that your brother will be okay!
18
2009
The Lord is good!! I am so glad to see your brother is recovering. YAY!
18
2009
sending thankful,joyful thoughts your way!
18
2009
Thank you God for letting Scotty stay here with us for awhile longer!
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2009
and now, a thousand praises ….
18
2009
Praying for all of you! Praise God he is okay!! I can’t imagine how scared you all must have been. ((HUGS))
18
2009
Oh WOW – so glad he is doing okay! That must have been really scary for all of you!
18
2009
amen! & amen!!!
God is good. Can’t say it enough!!!
18
2009
Praise God that he’s okay! How scary…but I’m glad this is a time of rejoicing instead of mourning for your family.
18
2009
oh wow, I saw on facebook your statis about his updates, but i never knew what was actually going on. What an awesome God we have! I am so glad that he is going to be ok…what a crazy time for your family.
18
2009
God is SO BIG and I’m thanking him for Scotty’s deliverance from what could have been fatal. I love how your family rallied around him. Love you!
18
2009
I am so, so, so thankful that you are able to write this post, and that we are rejoicing, rather than mourning, with you.
18
2009
Oh my goodness! God is so good! I’ll pray for a full recovery!
19
2009
that is amazing – what a miracle!
19
2009
Praise Jesus – He is so good!
19
2009
The relief and happiness in your faces is wonderful to see this Sunday night. Thanks and prayers for a speedy recovery.
19
2009
Our LORD is amazing! Your family and level of support is fantastic and admirable! I don’t know about your brother’s relationship with Christ, but would hope that this is a life enhancing experience. Scotty’s here for a reason!
20
2009
Thank God he’s all right. I love this hospital photo– and I can see where you get your vibrance and optimism and joy– it’s a family trait, apparently!
20
2009
Praise God your brother is alive and well! Christina
20
2009
Praise God!
20
2009
What a miracle! Many thoughts and prayers for your family.
20
2009
I am sure all of the joy and gratitude you all are feeling will make a massive difference in the recovery! Best Wishes!!
20
2009
Wow! We went through nearly this same experience a number of years ago, only it was my dad and he was trimming a tree. Seeing your brother’s shoes brought back so many memories. Our God is an Awesome God!
20
2009
Sara, I saw this on FB the other day and I’ve been praying for you and your family! I’m so glad to hear how good he is doing!
20
2009
Just wanted to add – I just looked through the pics you took during the week. You seem to be blessed with such a wonderfully close and loving family! I know it’s under difficult circumstances, but I hope you all can enjoy the time you get to spend together!
20
2009
Praise God!! I am so happy for you and your family that he is okay!!
21
2009
Praise God!!!!!
21
2009
Thank goodness he is well.
Many blessings to you and your family during this recovery time.
21
2009
Oh, Sara!! My thoughts are with you and your family. How amazing and wonderful that your brother is doing so well. **hugs**
21
2009
What a great reminder that God still works miracles!! Glad he is ok!!
21
2009
Baruch HaShem (Blessed Be The Name of G-d) that your brother is going to be okay! May you and your family continue to know revealed blessings.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
21
2009
Praise God he’s okay!!!
23
2009
And what a blessing for all of you to be able to just get on a plane and be with your brother so quickly. You can definately see the family resemblance in the photos!
Praise God.
Susana
23
2009
AWESOME!!! SO happy for you all and for him!! Our GOD is an AWESOME GOD!! GOD spares your life for a reason, HE never wastes anything!! MY life was spared last year when I was hit by a fully loaded Mack Truck, going 65 mph! I have only had to see the chiropractor some and I am a walking miracle. I know I am here for a reason…and your brother is as well!!
3
2009
What wonderful news! Praise to God for his healing hand in this matter.
8
2009
Glory to be God!! What wonderful news!!
24
2009
I’ve only met you loooong ago at HMN in Des Moines (I remember you b/c you liked my Simples! lol) but wanted to express my support and joy for your family! I happened on your blog today, through another friend’s and was so moved by this. ((hugs)) I wish you and yours the best.