We jumped right back into the van and drove to the nearest hospital, which was just 15 minutes away. We didn't take the time, or even think about grabbing "warmer" clothes with us, but were provided heated blankets to wrap up in while waiting for Alex to have the CT scan done. I don't know if it was nerves or what, but we were freezing!
This is before the surgery to insert the chest tube and set the clavicle. It wasn't long after this picture was taken that Alex was "out" and we spent that time out in the ER lobby.
It was about midnight before Alex was admitted and settled into his room. 
We spent the first full day of our vacation in the hospital. We only spent part of the next two days with him, as it was too much for the girls, and too much for him in having them there. Here the girls look on as the nurse tightens his brace.
The girls were very in tune with Daddy's pain. Here he is explaining the pain scale chart to them.
Megan took the call Wednesday morning from Alex saying he was ready to be dismissed. That was an exciting day! 
Grace takes her turn in talking with Daddy on one of our many phone calls to his room.
Outside his room at the hospital, here they are ready to leave.
After arriving back at the cabin, the girls were very attentive to Daddy. 
We did enjoy the rest of our week at the cabin. Alex was able to sit out and watch the girls play in the water. We even took a very slow boat ride as a family one morning when the lake was very calm.
Alex's brother, Tom, and his family came up for the weekend, and here he is checking out the incision site. As you can see, Alex is nicely bruised.
One last picture before driving back to Indiana. 
It was a vacation we would not have chosen, but experiencing what we did that week, and the timing of it, the sovereignty of God was truly impressed upon us! It could've been a lot worse we realize, and we fully believe that God spared our family from experiencing something very tragic.Thanks for revisiting our journey of a year ago with us today. I'll leave you with a verse that I clung to during that time.
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
~Wee
And, one last picture before she drove away.
After painting, we moved on to a tea party, complete with delicate china tea cups and saucers. The girls helped fold the napkins you see on the table. They also learned the proper way to pass food, the proper way for "ladies" to sit, proper hand placement, and a gentle encouragement to strive for wholesome talk, which leads to being a blessing to others.
Tea anyone? Along with their choice of tea, they were served scones, fresh strawberries, and a dollop of real whipping cream. I think this was our girls' first taste of hot tea, and now I'm positive it won't be their last.
Great concentration you see as Grace and Kayla attempt to get their pinkie in the air....
By the end of the tea party (and several sugar cubes later), Megan and Kayla were a bit slap happy :) In fact, they were the last two to clear away from the table! Great memories!
Before even returning back home, I received several requests to "get our own tea set so we can have more tea parties with friends." I might just have to look into that....
Since Leah wasn't able to climb up into the aircraft, she simply enjoyed walking around its underside, looking into the telescope lens, and moving it from side to side.
At the ball throw, Grace received 3rd place with a throw of 33 feet.
She also received a 3rd place at the high jump.
All the 9 year olds lining up at the starting line for the 50 m, then the 100 m runs.
On to Megan~~ She took 1st place in both the 50 m ...
... and the 100 m runs.
She tied for 3rd at the high jump. 
With the finish line just in front of her, here is Megan finishing up her mile run. She had a 1st place finish with a time of 10.25 mins.
Good job, girls!!!! 
