Guardian Angels - Page 1

Do you have one? I think I must! Almost got creamed by a flatbed truck, coming down the hill, who was forced to slam on his brakes when the car at the "T" intersection pulled out in front of him. The truck's only recourse, was to steer away into my lane, where I was stopped, waiting to make the turn from where the other car came from.

It is true what they say, time slows down, like a stop frame movie! My thoughts were for my children as I slowly realized I wasn't watching a movie, but was about to be smooshed, head-on by a truck. I'm sure there was divine help, as no one was hurt, just the nearly jackknifed semi-flatbed trailer, and the pungent smell of its burning rubber.

I also realized I wouldn't have done a thing, I was just frozen! Totally unprepared to act! I was at the mercy of God. Or the excellent driving skills of this mystery trucker. The other car driver was an absolute idiot, and I realize he would have lived, the trucker would have lived, but I would have been dead.

I think I must have one.....I was in a similar situation once earlier this year.  I was coming up on a green light (at the time) and a tractor trailor was coming up behind me very, very fast.  The speed limit was 45.....he was coming up at least 60 mph.  The light changed quickly and I stopped.....I wasn't thinking at all, I should have just run the redlight....but that could have gotten me in a wreck as well.  The tractor trailor couldn't stop, luckily the right lane was open and he went flying around me  barely missing my car and then he went flying through the red light.  There's no way I would have survived him hitting me from behind like that, his trailor must have been full as well.  I couldn't imagine 80 thousand lbs (That's what I've been told they weigh when fully loaded) hitting me from behind at 60 mph while I'm stopped.

i had "one of those moments" sunday night....making a left off of a parkway with the green in my favor,an suv passed,and i thought the way was clear,so i start my left turn,couldn't see the compact car in the far right lane behind the suv ,i'd committed to my left turn,and the compact missed me by shear feet,i was in my wife's maxima and i put the power down(damn,that car if fast)...this was caused by having way too much on my mind and worrying about things that i was powerless to change...and yes,for an instant,time paused...i was shaken for a while....but it really makes you think....could have been really bad,but luckily nothing happened...odd how a fraction of a second could totally change your life...guardian angel??....they're always welcome in my life.

It all depends on your point of view.
Being in the right or wrong place at any given moment.
Anything can alter your movement through time, and change events.
I don't think it was really angels but if you do that's fine.
Now we wait for gouda and Shtal to explain the situation.
LOL


I have been in a situation where a fraction of a second decided my fate, live or die, the deciding driving force behind the event was a German Shepherd Dog of all things.
Absolutely true.

Moons.

 

Moons, don't leave us hanging, tell your story!

I think when your number is up, it's up.  I have been in enough situations to thank my lucky stars or my "Guardian Angel."   On more than one occasion I have been extremely lucky or blessed, I guess it depends who you ask or what you believe.  I have been in situations where friends were not so fortunate and others where they were extremely blessed, lucky or just not their time.  I do believe in miracles and a higher power.  After analyzing some of the stuff I've been involved in and talking to others I have come to the conclusion that when your time is up it's up.  There is no sense worrying about it or wasting any time thinking of the possibility.  Have your life in order so when it does happen you do not burden your love ones unnecessarily.  And of course be careful, have situational awareness so it doesn't happen prematurely. 

I just don't want to get hurt, that stinks and I will do a whole lot to avoid that.  I have enough aches and pains to want any more.  I don't get paid enough to get hurt on my job and I take every precaution to stay safe, the rest is out of my hands.  I suppose with all of the stupid things I've done there must be someone watching over me.  I'm glad your ok, Bee. 

nope, I'm an atheist.

I'm glad you're OK too Bee.

I've never had any close calls driving, but an illegal immigrant hit my daughter broadside because he was coming down a hill too fast and couldn't get stopped in the winter time.   She was in the back seat with her baby (at that time) and said the sound was deafening.   Tamara, who has the sweetest voice and smile and is only 5' high,  went 'spider monkey' on the guy, hitting him and pummeling him as hard as she could.  I guess it wasn't very hard, as he just stood there and took it.  Anyway, I'm sure glad it wasn't more serious.

The roads are just plain scary these days, we all need guardian angels.

Tut-tut, now RS...there ARE no 'illegal' immigrants; only 'undocumented' ones.

 He was here illegally, which is why he begged to pay for damages in cash, otherwise, buh bye, he'd no longer be here.  Maybe if he was legit, he'd have been forced to get his license and learned how to drive in Canada properly, and how to handle vehicles on our roads.