It all started in the afternoon. The school bus had gone and the children and I decided we would go for a walk to barn and maybe beyond to enjoy the gorgeous spring afternoon. I got Buddy ready in his stroller. He loves spending time outside and we were ready to go.
To get to the barn we have to walk down the road a little bit and and then up the driveway leading to it. We got to the bridge and somehow I suddenly changed my mind. "Let's turn around and go back," I said to the children. They were surprised that I decided not to take a walk after all and if they would have asked me why I don't think I could have answered them except that I all of a sudden really didn't want to any longer.
We crossed the road and started back. We heard a vehicle approaching and we all got off the road into the grass. The next instant there was the sickening horrible sound of screeching brakes, shattering glass, and twisting metal.
The sight that met my eyes when I turned around to look made my knees grow weak. A truck and a car had both been traveling the same direction but some how had a bad collision and had we not turned around, we would all be very badly hurt or even killed.
I'm so very thankful that I acted on those feelings and turned around when we did. I get to spend more time with our precious family and now more than ever I don't want to take the time I have with them for granted.
So glad you're all OK. What a scary experience. God is GOOD!
ReplyDeleteGod was talking to you! Praises you listened to him and all of you are safe and sound!!!
ReplyDeleteI have found that whenever I get a "feeling" about something and ignore it, something bad happens. So glad you listened to what I call "your little voice."
ReplyDeleteGod does send His angels to whisper in our ears. So glad you listened!
ReplyDeleteI do believe that God's angels are all around us and that the Holy Spirit is our constant guide.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you all are safe.
Pam
Thanks be to God!! Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you after such a scary event!
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for the Holy Spirit to give us the "unction" to stop, move fast, stay still, don't speak, speak up....He will lead and guide us safely....thankful you listened to that voice
ReplyDeleteHe gives his angels charge over those he loves...I am so thankful you were mindful of his leading...blessings
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!! Wise are those who listen to his whisperings..Bless You!
ReplyDeleteOur "Gut" feelings are pretty reliable.
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord you listened and your lives were spared. God is so good. One of our Haitian boys was hit on his bicycle and though it's a mess, he jumped and was unhurt. Even after that he came to the Bible Study that evening and testified of the Lord's goodness. He mentioned a Haitian shoe-shine boy that always sat under a certain tree waiting or customers. One day the police carried him off to jail and he questioned why. That afternoon a vehicle wrecked in that spot and even took the tree down. The Lord had His own way of protecting the lad!
ReplyDeleteHow ded the people in the accident fare?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you listened to that inner voice. Was someone able to call 911 and get them some help? I bet your kids were so scared - I know I would be!
ReplyDeleteglad everything is alright...God bless
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for those promptings from the Holy Spirit! I hope no one was injured in the wreck, and I'm so thankful you were spared!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful children, by the way!
Wow, talk about lucky!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how He cares for us -- listening to Him saves us so much. What a blessing!
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So Glad you are all safe, I had a similar inner voice one night I was to go home after a back sift and start a morning shift decide at the last min I didnt want to go home that night, just as well The bus I would have been on was on the Tasman Bridge when the illawara ship knocked down the bridge killing lots of people I could have been one of them.
ReplyDeleteGood things happen to good people ! The universe is in harmony and you with it.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad u are ok!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful that our Heavenly Father saved you and your children from harm!
ReplyDeleteThe Holy Spirit was certainly the author of that "nudge". What a testimony to your children of the need to listen to that still, small voice.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Lord prompts you in this way, you know you were safe all along, but it is still frightening. Praise the Lord for safety in Him!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the Holy Spirit speaks to us in a still small voice. Glad you listened and were able to get out of the way!!! Thank the Lord for His protection over you and your children.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are all safe. God does protect!
ReplyDeleteWow, that was a scary experience. I'm so glad you and your family stayed safe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary experience! I am so glad you listened to God's heeding. He is so awesome! Glad you guys are safe!
ReplyDeleteuntil next time...nel
He spoke, you listened and obeyed, and that made all the difference. It reminds me of a time that my young son and I had spent a wonderful afternoon at a family gathering. As I picked up my purse and prepared to leave in the later afternoon, I meant to say "Shane, please get in the car" and what came out of my mouth was, "Shane, let's make cookies." Well, you can't say that in front of six children without following through, so I put down my purse and we made enough cookies for every family to take home a bag. As we once again prepared to leave, my father told me that there had been a terrible multi-car accident on the road that we usually take home and to drive an alternate route. I did the math and discovered that, had we left when I'd originally planned, that we would most likely have been in the middle of it. Like you, I am so thankful that I was prompted to stay . . . and that I did so.
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