Wow. I don't know what to say exactly. I've never been in (at least not what I thought was) a seriously life-threatening situation. I wonder what it would be like and how I would handle it. Thanks for giving me a peek and letting me be thankful that I haven't had one.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to relive that moment. But there is a lot your audience can learn from it. I really valued the way you took a terrible situation and withdrew the few, but powerful, things to be grateful for. It helped me to realize how blessed I am to be alive and well, AND it has made me want to be a more cautious driver.
The fragility of life can make itself clear in a single moment. Other losses that would have been so disappointing, such as a totaled car, seem rather insignificant. It must be strengthening to know there is a definite reason why you and your husband are still alive today. When I had my first accident, I was so glad to have my friend in the car as a steady voice. People are what make life worth living.
Thank you for this Emily. I know that you told me about this before, but thank you for sharing it again. I surely learned from your experience, and hopefully won't have to experience it to remember how thankful I need to be for life. I too, am so glad that you and your husband are still alive and doing well. Thanks again
When you told me about this experience a few weeks ago and after reading it, an impression came to my mind. You mention the other driver who hit you but you never say anything demeaning or rude toward that person. Some people would refer to that other driver as an idiot or stupid for being distracted, but you didn't. To me, Emily, this is part of your character. You have such a soft, calm personality. This is something that I am trying to work on in my life. You are a good example to me.
Wow. I don't know what to say exactly. I've never been in (at least not what I thought was) a seriously life-threatening situation. I wonder what it would be like and how I would handle it. Thanks for giving me a peek and letting me be thankful that I haven't had one.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this experience. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to relive that moment. But there is a lot your audience can learn from it. I really valued the way you took a terrible situation and withdrew the few, but powerful, things to be grateful for. It helped me to realize how blessed I am to be alive and well, AND it has made me want to be a more cautious driver.
ReplyDeleteThe fragility of life can make itself clear in a single moment. Other losses that would have been so disappointing, such as a totaled car, seem rather insignificant. It must be strengthening to know there is a definite reason why you and your husband are still alive today. When I had my first accident, I was so glad to have my friend in the car as a steady voice. People are what make life worth living.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this Emily. I know that you told me about this before, but thank you for sharing it again. I surely learned from your experience, and hopefully won't have to experience it to remember how thankful I need to be for life. I too, am so glad that you and your husband are still alive and doing well. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteWhen you told me about this experience a few weeks ago and after reading it, an impression came to my mind. You mention the other driver who hit you but you never say anything demeaning or rude toward that person. Some people would refer to that other driver as an idiot or stupid for being distracted, but you didn't. To me, Emily, this is part of your character. You have such a soft, calm personality. This is something that I am trying to work on in my life. You are a good example to me.
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