What is it about a near death experience that makes the next day so wonderful? Why do you need to almost die to be able to re-evaluate your life and use it to get out of a spiritual funk?
Okay, so I know that the reason I am still alive is that I still have more to do on earth. I am just so glad that I was able to see my Caleb again and wake up next to him for one more day. Life is such a blessing!
I bet you are wondering how I about killed myself and my baby, huh? Well if you hold on I will tell you.
It was a dark, cold, frozen night. The night of February 12, 2009. (Last night) I was driving to pick Caleb up from his astronomy lab at the observatory out in the boonies, at about 10:30. The temperature had dropped and the roads had become a slick death trap. I was going under the speed limit quite a bit but pick up a little more speed than I liked, when I came down a small hill. The road was curving and I didn't like how fast I was going on such a nasty road. I tapped the brakes gently and then all hell broke loose. I started to go across the road sideways. I corrected and got back the right way but hit another slick spot. I spun around until I was facing the way I was coming. I slid off the road and kept turning. I'll I could see was a poof of snow as I came to a rest, facing 360* from where I was.
It happened so fast and yet so slow. It almost was like third person. I am so glad that nothing really bad happened. I am so proud of myself, I only swore once and it was just a whisper. I am so blessed that no one was on the road at that time. I am so lucky that my baby slept through it. I am so grateful to be able to write about this, because this means I am alive and able to see my loved ones again.
You all most likely think that I am taking this a bit far and need to calm down, 'it was only a little sliding'. But to me it was scary and made me realize, again, how wonderful life is.
I hope you all make your days beautiful!
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"I am so proud of myself, I only swore once and it was just a whisper." HA HA! I'm just proud that you had the presence of mind TO swear. I would have just stammered incomprehensibly. SCARY! Glad you're ok!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, honey, I am so glad you are OK. This would have been about the time we were having our prayers, asking Heavenly Father to bless our children. Another testimony to me that he listenes to what we say. Brenda, I do love you. I was so excited you added to your blog, but now I am thrilled you were "ABLE" to add to it. I love you! Never forget that! Mom
ReplyDeleteBrenda, I love you! I am so glad I am not the only one that freaks out like that... I spun around right after I got my license and am terrified of it ever since. Doesn't stop me from speeding in normal conditions though ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're ok though!
Busted!
ReplyDeleteMom, Brenda said a bad word when she almost died!
You're supposed to repent on your deathbed, not swear - don't know know these things!?!
Glad you're alright, Sis. Love you!