I was involved in a horrific six-car pile-up yesterday on my way home from work. I’m sharing this amazing movie called “Unbreakable” because that’s how I felt during the shocking experience of being trapped in my car as it got slammed from the rear with great impact, which then hurled my car into the vehicle in front of me. I was jolted as my car was sandwiched as the bone-chilling sounds of breaking glass and crunching metal exploded in my ears. It felt like an eternity as more cars kept crashing into the pile. I can’t repeat what I was saying.
Then it was done. I knew I was all right but the car was making a strange noise from the engine and fan-belt. I got out to inspect the carnage as did everyone else. The pickup trucks behind me had the worst damage. Everyone made their phone calls on their cells and we all shook our heads in disbelief. When the police arrived we all reconstructed the chain of events. An elderly gentleman at the extreme rear of the pack admitted that he just couldn’t stop his monster rig in time and that set off the ensuing pile up. I remember just sitting there for several seconds as usual in traffic and all was peaceful and tranquil until the world exploded.
It can all go away in the blink of an eye. That’s so true, my friends. My whole life did flash before my eyes as my car was crushed and I was rocked, thank goodness for seatbelts. I’ve always been cognizant of how precious this life we live is (witness the name of this blog) but this took it to another level. It wasn’t a near-death experience but more a near-life experience. I thought I loved life and appreciated my precious gift, but now I know I truly didn’t. I’m extremely grateful to come away from the nightmare accident unscathed and without even a scratch. I will still go see my doctor to ensure I’m all right today but I think it’s all good. Sure, it will be a pain in the neck (no pun intended) to take the car to the mechanic and possibly get it replaced as I feel that it’s totaled but I don’t care because I was lucky. It could have been far worse for all of us. I will appreciate things and people even more than ever from now on. Please don’t wait for such a wake up call, my friends. Live and love each and every day as if it were your last because quite frankly and literally someday it will be. God bless you all.
