I have never been one to say that God is a big part of my life. I only pray when I am told I have to, I don’t eat kosher, and I barely celebrate Jewish holidays. However, yesterday, something happened to me that made me realize that God is real, and maybe I should be doing more to thank Him.
Yesterday morning, my sister and I flew into Salt Lake City airport to visit our 4-year-old brother. Our mom was already in Utah so she picked us up from the airport. My brother lives 2 hours away from the airport so we began to drive. About 45 minutes into the drive, I was happily eating my sandwich when I saw a semi-truck on our right trying to turn into our lane. My mom swerved to the left, but it was too late. The truck hit us at a 60mph speed, and the impact sent us flying into the cement barrier on the left of us.
At this moment, I thought I was going to die. The car finally came to a stop, and I was in shock. I asked my sister, who was in the back seat, if she was okay. The entire back windshield had shattered on her. No cuts or scrapes. Nothing. I asked my mom if she was okay. Nothing was sore. She was completely fine. We were all fine. No bruises, breaks, or whiplash. After crashing into a semi-truck on one side and a cement barrier on the other at SIXTY MILES PER HOUR, by some miracle, we were perfectly fine. I don't know how to explain that other than the fact that God, the universe, or whoever you believe in was watching over us. I happen to believe in the concept that everything is meant to be. I really believe that yesterday, We were meant to be in a car accident, and we were meant to be completely fine after it. Someone gave us that experience to teach us a lesson. I hope I don’t sound crazy by saying that “we were supposed to be in that car accident,” but that is how I feel. Thank God we found a way to make it to Logan, Utah where my brother lives, and we are safe in their cozy country home.
Disclaimer: a LOT happened between the part where we realized we were all okay after the accident and where we are now. I just couldn’t describe it all on here and it’s sort of personal, but if you’re interested, text me or come find me in school.
Actual photos of what our car currently looks like:
I'm so glad you guys are okay <3 That's so scary, and no I totally agree that everything happens for a reason...no matter how terrible the situation, it was put in your path for a reason and your job is to figure out what it taught you and what you're gonna get out of it.
ReplyDeleteOh Zoey, how terrifying!! I'm so glad you're all okay. That is amazing and wonderful to hear. I hope that you all managed to salvage your trip and turn things around from that low of the beginning of your visit.
ReplyDeleteZoey that's crazy! It must have been so surreal to experience that, especially in a sedan being crushed by a huge semi-truck. I'm glad everyone's okay though! Did the truck driver (or his company) take responsibility for the accident?
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