First off, thanks to everyone who called and showed their support and concern.
On the 25th of March 2009, about 10 o’clock I was driving and the car in front of me was driving slowly. I signaled left to overtake the car and the fella decided to follow suit. The driver didn’t anticipate a sharp turning ahead of him and he jam braked! My heart was pounding hard deciding what to do. Without thinking much i floored the brake in hopes of getting out the car direct path. I was unable to determine in adequate time that it was not simply slowing down, but performing an EMERGENCY STOP. I lost control of my car!
All this happened in a few seconds... When the car was spinning, I saw a white figure sitting next me.. I was speechless (I thought I’m gonna die) and before I knew what had happened, everything went upside down. I felt the vibration... The car managed to turn back, landed and swerved to the right. The front tire spun and my car veered off the road and slid hard at the side pavement. The car in front of me managed to avoid the collision and sped off.
My heart was beating hard, I was breathing fast and I can't believe I just got into an accident. Look around. Am I alive?
Both sides’ windows had shattered. Bystanders across the street rushed over to help me out. When I came to my senses, I started crying...Gasping for air. I couldn’t find my phone and a kind Indian man offered to call my friend to inform him about the accident. I was shaken and terrified. Will came to rescue and took me the clinic while Ju & Stephen helped me sort things out. Thank you very much!!
After everything was sorted out I went home sobbing and crying. Felt so relieved to see my family. At the point in time, I realised how important life is! The very next day I went for a medical check up and I am perfectly fine. I got off with just scratches and bruises. What are the chances? God has given me a second chance to live happily again.
I am sharing this not merely to rant or ramble BUT to remind you ppl out there to drive carefully. Treasure your loved ones! I think anybody can make the transition. You don't have to have a serious accident, have a friend die or lose their job. You just have to get serious about what life truly means.
Pictures of my car :(
Would like to share a few quotes, so here it goes:-“Life is too short not to make the best and the most of everything that comes your way everyday.
“Forgive, forget. Bear with the faults of others as you would have them bear with yours. Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.”
“Family means too much, Friends are too valuable, And life is too short, To put-off sharing with people, How much they really mean to you, And pursuing whatever it is that makes you happy."
“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family.”
Aights, Hope you'll have a good and productive day ahead!
