1 2002 Ford Sport Trac, 125K miles, (probably) totaled, $7000
1 Blackberry cracked, $250
1 sore back and two sore legs, $2 in Motrin
Walking away from a rollover accident at 60 miles per hour to go home and see your wife and daughters.
Priceless.
Here is a photo of the vehicle on its side:
More tomorrow...
My favorite part of the evening (other than living): talking to the fighfighter who, at the end of the conversation, said he wanted to come to church on Sunday with his wife.
Romans 8:28 "We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose."
Update 1:
Having never had an accident of this kind, some of the "best" moments included:
1. Crawling out of the sunroof of my truck because the airbag gas was choking me. (Nothing better than watching a fat man squeeze-- and, oh, I was motivated.)
2. Having the police officer suggest that, after walking away from the wreck with some bruises and a minor cut, I might consider getting a lottery ticket before the end of the day.
3. Getting a kind call from Thom Rainer that starts with, "I heard you broke the blackberry."
4. Hearing from my boss, Brad Waggoner, who suggested I not "text" when I drive.
5. My daughter kissing me on the arm (where I had the small cut) and saying, "That will make it better."
6. Calling back the guy who I was talking to when the crash happened. (And, yes, I was using my hands free set, for the record.) Doug told me that all he heard was my yelling that I was about to crash, several crashes, then a horn. He waited on the line for 30 more minutes not hearing anything and told me later that he though I was dead.
7. Finding an old picture of my daughter as I cleaned out the car... and it reminded me that, although I am ready to see Jesus, I am glad I have some more time with my daughters.
Accidents remind us of what is precious. This Sunday, at my church, I will preach on the biblical value of community. As part of that message, I will confess that I am not yet in much community-- being new to town-- but I will make an added effort to be.
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