Meaning of Life

While returning from the London store one day I had the kind of experience you really don't want to have, but is a test of your person! That incident was a very serious car accident....directly in front of me!

Yep, I was about 10 to 12 car lengths behind a cargo truck. We were slowing down coming into Arva and then all of a sudden smoking squealing tires, the truck falls forward, the rolls onto its side! I begin to make my move to avoid hitting him as he is now firmly on his side sliding in the lane I was in plus heading into oncoming traffic. But just as I make the move to avoid him I realize that in front of the truck was another car! He had hit it as he rolled onto his side. Now, I was trying to avoid this sideways sliding truck and the now moving from the middle lane towards the shoulder of the road... seriously damaged! I did manage to miss the truck, miss the other car, drive into the shallow ditch on side of the road and back onto the shoulder and come to a stop! Whew, very very close, but I am ok, so is my car!

But not so much for the other 2 participants!

Now, most other folks, and I do mean 99.9% of the cars in the area simply continued on their way! But I jumped out and immediately ran to the Jetta- the young woman inside was obviously in shock, most likely had some kind of neck or back injury but was no in immediate danger. I managed to convince her to stay in her car. Ironically, she was merely yards away from home when she was hit from behind!

I then ran to the truck! It was leaking diesel, engine running and as I approached it occurred to me- get the engine off, get the driver out! Luckily, the driver popped out of the window, but before he climbed out I yelled at him to shut off the truck! No need for an explosion eh!

Well, as I and one other lady that finally stopped waited for OPP and fire and ambulance, we realized just how close to a very serious situation this had come! I could have been hit or hit the truck as it rolled: I could have hit the Jetta as it rolled out in front of me; I could have lost control and rolled in the ditch; I could have been burned by a fire from the leaking diesel and running engine; the lady in the Jetta could have been much more seriously hurt; the truck driver could have been more seriously hurt! Luckily, none of these alternatives came to be!

Why am I sharing this- well, its good therapy. Life is already chaotic and already has challenges. So called good Christians out for revenge instead of restoration; folks without compassion passing by accidents; recklessness instead of control. All things I have seen recently and yet the universe chose for me not to be hurt in this accident, chose me to be there to help strangers, chose me to be in the right place at the right time. For all of the eventual outcomes of this situation, I thank the universe. Maybe the meaning in all this is to be more aware, more compassionate, restore instead of revenge, help others and smile. Dwelling, looking for an eye to replace an eye, attacking and being spiteful are simply a waste of time. Changing the world and helping others- I think that's the way to go.