Caught in the Middle

A group of us went out to dinner last night, we were in three separate cars.

Our friend  driving the car in the lead missed the accident by a few minutes. We were in the second car, the accident happened in front of us. As we slowed down, we heard a loud crash, we could feel the vibrations in our bodies, the impact was that strong…right behind us cars piled up…accidents surrounded us! Amazingly, we were not hit!

At the same time, the third group of friends, in the car behind us… saw the wreck happen in front of them!

Our entire group of friends were either ahead, or between or after the accidents.

Though at that moment we didn’t know who had been hit or not. My husband instantly jumped out of the car to see if he could help. I thanked God we were safe, standing there I prayed for those around me…

The sobering reality of life and death, sadness, fear, words of comfort and concern, my eyes and heart searching the reality of the moment though it seemed like a movie being played before me, tears of pain and confusion heard…

In a matter of a few minutes, on a small section of the freeway life was altered, and we drove away in silence and naked awe.



Comments

20 responses to “Caught in the Middle”

  1. I am relieved that you were spared. I wonder how many times we avoid such things…and are unaware of it… due to the sovereign grace of God.
    Cherish this day, dear Corey.

  2. so glad that you are alright corey.
    i am exactly that when i see an accident, or simply even see or hear and ambulance drive by with the blue lights sirening.
    i take a deep breath, say a little prayer, try to send good energy out and make a wish, that everything will be just fine.

  3. Thank goodness you and your friends came out unscathed.
    That is a sobering experience to have gone through. I’m sure you were all shaken for quite some time.

  4. ((sigh)) I held my breath through that post. I am so glad you and your friends were ok. I am also so sad others were not as fortunate. Your words are a beautiful sentiment to them and a wonderful reminder to us.

  5. Corey – Angels were with you all.

  6. As soon as I saw the picture for your blog entry, I had a bad feeling.
    I am sorry to hear about your terrifying experience. I am glad that you, your husband, and your friends weren’t injured.

  7. Oh God Corey, thank goodness you are OK. Having seen the brink of death in others myself, it is indeed sobering and it changes you somehow – forever. We must not take anything for granted. Such is life – fragile and delicate – may angels watch over you today…

  8. As an aside, I have this same print myself! It is so unusual! and fits todays entry perfectly.

  9. Oh Corey, I’m so glad you and your friends are OK. Thoughts and prayers for everyone involved in the accident.

  10. How Horrifying:o( and truamatizing…sorry you had to witness that corey, I’m sure you’ll be wondering about the timing of it all for a long while to come. It seems you missed it by seconds… Praying that those involved were not hurt too badly tho I guess any amount of hurt is too much..glad you’re all ok.

  11. Oh you poor things! Why didn’t you mention it in your email? YOU should have been the one writing to me with the AAAAAAAhhh! subject line! Well, I’m so glad that you are all safe and I also hope that your nerves are settling today. Do something cozy with the ones you love. You had a vivid reminder of how quickly things can change!
    huggies,
    l

  12. I also held my breath as I read this entry… what a shocking reminder of how fragile life is…. hugs to you Corey. I am thinking about you and now I am gonna go hugg all of those dear to me .

  13. So glad all of you are safe. What would all of us do if something happened to you?

  14. ohhh. this is so frightening and terrible. and a reminder of our fragility. thoughts are with you dear..xoxox susan

  15. I was thinking exactly what Ulla just wrote when I was reading this post~ experiencing a brush so close to death like this does change you forever. I’m so glad to hear that your family and friends are all ok.

  16. robinfox

    corey moments like that make go home and kiss your children glad your here !!!!!!!!! robin

  17. Scary … but sometimes valuable to be reminded of the fragility of life. Ours and those we love.
    So pleased you weren’t hurt Corey.

  18. i’m glad no one in your group was injured and i hope that none of the others that were, are seriously injured.

  19. OMG Corey I’m so glad you and your husband and friends are not injured! *sigh*
    I’ve been in a horrible car accident in my first week in France 21 years ago, while driving home from a discotheque in Bandol, the guy drove like he was crazy and my friend and I couldn’t stop him so I saw the accident coming and prayed. Luckily we all were just slightly hurt and your post made think back how really lucky I was and you’ve had a guardian angel too last night!

  20. Hope you are blessed and the angels guard you every step.

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