Well, I went to work on Tuesday night. Left the house early so I could pick up the hammock swing I had on hold at Lowes. (Love it by the way) Anyway, went on into work, it was a really good night. I had a hall of 6. They all behaved. Gave report. Left around 2345. I stopped to get gas in the car so Jason wouldn't have to this morning. Pulled out of the Sheetz and on my way I went. I was driving about 50mph rounding a curve under a bridge on a 4 lane section with a median inbetween. I was just about through the curve when I saw them. 2 headlights coming right at me. I couldn't believe it, I had to look again, yep, they were in my lane coming right at me. I didn't have time to panick. I was in the fast lane and there was a car beside me. I swerved the car to the right, pushing the car beside me into the emergency lane, and I mean the car coming towards me barely missed me. I'm shaking even now just writing this. He never slowed down, he was FLYING. I can not even begin to describe to you how this scene really played out. It was so fast, he was so close. It was by God's hand that He guided my car. Looking back at the episode, there was no plausible way for me to swerve the car like I did and a) not hit the car beside me and/or b) lose complete control of the car and hit the wall of the bridge. I was able to pull the car completely off the road as all the other cars passed. (there was only 3 others around me at the time) I looked in my rearview mirror and this guy was still barreling down the road, on the wrong side of the median going the wrong freaking way. There was no place for him to get onto the right side of the road for a ways either. It's about a 3-4 mile stretch of road that has the median. Anyway, I really was fine, just in disbelief until I got the car stopped. Then all the what if's started rolling and I thought about my husband and my little monster. I fell to pieces. I was shaking so bad I kept missing the send button trying to call 911. It took me a good 20 minutes and a call to my mom to settle down. My legs were shaking so bad they were jumping off of the floor board. They felt like jello. I'm telling you, this was so close. God truly had his angels around my car last night. After I finally calmed down I drove home very carefully, pulled into the driveway,(called mom per her orders to let her know I was home safe), walked into the bedroom, grabbed my monster and just bawled all over again. I woke Jason up, scared him half to death the baby woke up, but I didn't care. I have always said that it is important to kiss your loved ones goodbye and tell them you love them because you never know. Jason and I make it a point to do this before he or I either one leave, even if it's just a trip to the grocery store. I am also very aware of the fact that there are numerous drunk drivers out there during my drive home because of all the (I'll be polite here) ninny bars around. I have always said that there is always a chance that a drunk driver will get me so I make it a point to tell my men I love them. NEVER would I have EVER have thought that particular piece of road was going to be an issue. It's a 4 lane road with a MEDIAN in the MIDDLE. You would think that if you saw the MEDIAN on your right, that you might be on the wrong side of the stinking road. This guy never once hit his breaks and he drove the whole length. It was wild. AJ has been squished to the point of eyeball's popping out mode. It was wild. I have prayed a prayer of thanksgiving all day. If you read this, grab your loved ones and tell them you love them. Just one more time. Also, if you know anyone that drinks and drives, anyone that has previously had drinks and drove, do me a HUGE favor. PUNCH THEM IN THE NOSE. HARD. I have no tolerance for that. NONE WHAT-SO-EVER. There's absolutely NO excuse. NONE.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The most scared I've been in a long time :(
Well, I went to work on Tuesday night. Left the house early so I could pick up the hammock swing I had on hold at Lowes. (Love it by the way) Anyway, went on into work, it was a really good night. I had a hall of 6. They all behaved. Gave report. Left around 2345. I stopped to get gas in the car so Jason wouldn't have to this morning. Pulled out of the Sheetz and on my way I went. I was driving about 50mph rounding a curve under a bridge on a 4 lane section with a median inbetween. I was just about through the curve when I saw them. 2 headlights coming right at me. I couldn't believe it, I had to look again, yep, they were in my lane coming right at me. I didn't have time to panick. I was in the fast lane and there was a car beside me. I swerved the car to the right, pushing the car beside me into the emergency lane, and I mean the car coming towards me barely missed me. I'm shaking even now just writing this. He never slowed down, he was FLYING. I can not even begin to describe to you how this scene really played out. It was so fast, he was so close. It was by God's hand that He guided my car. Looking back at the episode, there was no plausible way for me to swerve the car like I did and a) not hit the car beside me and/or b) lose complete control of the car and hit the wall of the bridge. I was able to pull the car completely off the road as all the other cars passed. (there was only 3 others around me at the time) I looked in my rearview mirror and this guy was still barreling down the road, on the wrong side of the median going the wrong freaking way. There was no place for him to get onto the right side of the road for a ways either. It's about a 3-4 mile stretch of road that has the median. Anyway, I really was fine, just in disbelief until I got the car stopped. Then all the what if's started rolling and I thought about my husband and my little monster. I fell to pieces. I was shaking so bad I kept missing the send button trying to call 911. It took me a good 20 minutes and a call to my mom to settle down. My legs were shaking so bad they were jumping off of the floor board. They felt like jello. I'm telling you, this was so close. God truly had his angels around my car last night. After I finally calmed down I drove home very carefully, pulled into the driveway,(called mom per her orders to let her know I was home safe), walked into the bedroom, grabbed my monster and just bawled all over again. I woke Jason up, scared him half to death the baby woke up, but I didn't care. I have always said that it is important to kiss your loved ones goodbye and tell them you love them because you never know. Jason and I make it a point to do this before he or I either one leave, even if it's just a trip to the grocery store. I am also very aware of the fact that there are numerous drunk drivers out there during my drive home because of all the (I'll be polite here) ninny bars around. I have always said that there is always a chance that a drunk driver will get me so I make it a point to tell my men I love them. NEVER would I have EVER have thought that particular piece of road was going to be an issue. It's a 4 lane road with a MEDIAN in the MIDDLE. You would think that if you saw the MEDIAN on your right, that you might be on the wrong side of the stinking road. This guy never once hit his breaks and he drove the whole length. It was wild. AJ has been squished to the point of eyeball's popping out mode. It was wild. I have prayed a prayer of thanksgiving all day. If you read this, grab your loved ones and tell them you love them. Just one more time. Also, if you know anyone that drinks and drives, anyone that has previously had drinks and drove, do me a HUGE favor. PUNCH THEM IN THE NOSE. HARD. I have no tolerance for that. NONE WHAT-SO-EVER. There's absolutely NO excuse. NONE.
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Remember my comment on how much I love you? Well, let me tell you... it does NOT diminish just because you are an adult! Part of me wants to run into this&%@#*(%^#$ and part of me hopes I never do! Yes, I am thankful you are ok and yes, I believe God delivered you. But to think about what almost happened..well, lets just say I am truly angry at this idiotic person and I hope and pray the cops got their butt! STUPIDHEAD!-mom
Thank God you're okay! What an idiot! Not you, the other guy. Be safe driving!
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