I'm Thankful!
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Straight to the Cross
COLUMN: Friend to Friend
I'm thankful!
by Phil Sanders
It hit me the first thing this morning. I could
have been dressing to go to the hospital or to a
funeral home.
Last night [Tuesday] after our song service, my
daughter Laura Lynn drove her Geo Prizm home. The
rain was cold, and Interstate 65 was wet.
Laura just graduated from Freed-Hardeman
University as an art major. She had taken three
years of Koine Greek and had distinguished herself
as an honors college graduate.
Unfortunately, someone had broken off her side
mirror. Some car or truck had brushed by too
closely on the narrow streets of Henderson. It
left her a blind spot.
As she journeyed home, a car entering the
interstate from an on-ramp moved too rapidly and
uncautiously into her blind side. She
overcompensated her swerve away from the intruder
and, hitting her brakes, threw her Geo into a
spin.
What happened next was a blur for her, but the
driver of a large white truck saw her face as his
vehicle collided with her.
The collision sent Laura down an embankment and
into the fence at the bottom. Fortunately, the
grass and soil were thoroughly soaked and provided
a softer landing.
The old car, which is paid for, is completely
totaled with damage to the undercarriage and
wheels as well as the front fender. Laura,
however, came out without a scrape or a bruise.
She says her neck hurts a little.
I could have spent the day at the hospital or the
funeral home. God was gracious. He walked with her
through the shadow of death and brought her home
safely.
I am reminded of the brevity and the precious
nature of life. Our children are a wonderful gift.
Whether we have them short or long, let us
treasure each day with them.
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