Car Accident!

Last Friday I was heading home from school at about 11am! I was pumped for the weekend and excited about fitting in a quick nap before the festivities of the evening (it was Italian Fest after all)! So there I was getting on to 270N from 170. I got on and drove about a half mile down the interstate when all of a sudden a car cuts me off! So I panic! There is a car to my left so I can't swerve that way, but this car is going to hit me if I don't do something! So what do I do? I swerve left then try to swerve right to avoid both cars. As a result, I lose control of the car, and smash into the concrete barrier between the two sides of the interstate! Let's back up. Although, only a few seconds passed, I have a clear recollection of how my thought process went. Once I knew that I had lost control and knew that I was going to hit SOMETHING I started talking to myself.

"Megan, brace to hit. You're going to hit something and it's going to hurt. You might not make it out of this alive." I know that sounds pretty lame... but I'm all about pep talks.

So I listened to myself. Sure enough, I hit and I hit HARD! I don't really remember the hit except for the jolt of my body side to side and something hitting my face! A few seconds later my car came to a complete stop. Naturally, I had my eyes closed. I had sharp pain in my knees, the left side of my face, and my left arm. My fingers were throbbing. As I sat there with my eyes squeezed shut I prayed.

"I'm alive God! You protected me! Please help me be okay. This is bad I know it is. Please continue to protect me, Lord!"

So then I told myself to wiggle my fingers and toes. I listened again :). I opened my eyes only to find a thick layer of smoke (which later I found out it was the dust from the explosion of the airbags) surrounding me! I looked around. From what I could tell I was facing the wrong direction on the interstate blocking two lanes! I started to move around to make sure my legs and arms were okay! Sure enough everything was still intact and okay!

I attempted to get out of the car but I couldn't get the door open. It was jammed. Soon, a traffic safety officer came and helped me out of the car. I couldn't believe I was able to get out of my car. I was actually walking, talking, and not in a lot of pain!!! I looked at my car and couldn't believe it. I stood there looking at my car as I bowed my head and prayed again. Just thanking God for protecting me. There was no other reason besides God's protection that I made it through that so safely. Sure I had airbags (both deployed) and a seatbelt (thanks mom for always making me wear one) but I hit it hard going 60mph and with 4 lanes of traffic. IT is a miracle that I was able to get out of that car!

Turns out it was pretty bad! We're pretty sure it's totalled and I'm pretty sad about it. I loved that Stratus! We're still waiting to find out if it is in fact totalled.

Besides minor bruising,swelling, and soreness I am feeling great! The whole escapade made me so so so thankful for this life I'm living. No, I don't have a "perfect" life. But, I have a life that is honestly such a great gift! I am so blessed with all the wonderful experiences, people, and things I have in my life! It made me realize how precious life really is. We only get a limited amount of time here. What are you doing with your life? What kind of impression would you make on this world if you were to die today? How would your relationships stand with your friends and family? How about your relationship with our amazing Creator? Have you committed you life to Christ? SO many questions to ponder. For me this was a realization that each day I live could be my last. I want to make the most of my time here on Earth serving and glorifying God. Helping others, forming relationships with others, and being thankful each and everyday for the blessings God showers down on me!

Everyone keeps telling me that I am one lucky girl! And you know, I agree with them, but it's more than just luck. I am blessed. I am saved. I am protected and loved by an awesome God!!