A few days have passed since that harrowing incident that nearly altered my life’s trajectory. Here I sit, nursing bruises and a couple of cracked ribs, contemplating how our paths crossed in such an unexpected way.
On that day, we were complete strangers, and never did I anticipate our fateful encounter. The moment was abrupt, and the few seconds that unfolded could have led to a far worse outcome for both of us. I didn’t see you coming; you were like a speeding bullet, leaving me no room to evade your reckless approach.
How I wish I could have activated my “Mommy powers,” the ones I jokingly tell my daughters I possess. If only I could have shifted my car out of the way of your distraction. But alas, I was powerless as you barreled through that stop sign, and in those split seconds, my life flashed before my eyes.
The impact of your car crashing into mine produced a sound unlike anything I’ve ever heard. It was as if the world turned orange as I spun off the road, jumping the sidewalk and coming dangerously close to a house, missing a telephone pole by mere inches. It was a moment where my life could have ended – or yours.
“Why did you run the stop sign?!” I cried, tears mingling with my panic.
“I’m so sorry,” you replied between sobs. “I didn’t see it.”
In that instant, my anger dissipated, replaced by an unexpected wave of empathy. You were hurt too, young enough that you could have easily been my child.
“Are you okay?” my shaky voice inquired.
“Yes, I think so. Are you?” you responded, to which I replied, “I think so, too.”
I had just dropped my daughter off at school, and thankfully, my little one was at home with her dad that day. Thank you, universe, for sparing her from this chaos.
Turning to assess my car on the sidewalk, I was overwhelmed. I opened the back door and held the car seat where my daughter would have been sitting – the side that took the hit. I broke down in breathless sobs, grateful that she was safe.
I can’t pinpoint what made you oblivious to the road that morning. I can’t say for certain if you were texting, but it was clear you were rushing and distracted, focused on something other than driving.
To anyone reading this: you hold a responsibility not just to yourself but to everyone sharing the road with you. You are not alone when you send that text, speed without a care, or take that drink. You are surrounded by others, and your actions can ripple into their lives – their families, children, friends.
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In summary, this encounter serves as a stark reminder of how fragile life can be and the importance of being present while driving. Let’s be more mindful and protect ourselves and others on the roads.
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