I feel sorry for you man. I don't know how I would have reacted to that situation at all!

That's so wierd, you had probably two of the most rare occurances that could ever happen to a vehicle happen to your VX! First, it gets struck by lightning and now your battery explodes. What are the chances of that?!

Note to self: Use caution if I ever hang out with Gary

Seriously though, I hope it all works out for you in the end.