In An Instant

As we drove away from our son’s home in North Carolina, we headed north through rolling hills of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  It was scenic! And bright sunshine added a nice touch for a lovely drive. 

Redbud trees were blooming everywhere…like weeds in the forest. They were beautiful. This photo was taken in Indiana, a day after the scenic drive in the Virginias, and not as scenic.

In West Virginia, we pulled off the highway for a break and then it happened so fast…

We heard the crash…it sounded so close…

Then, instantly we felt the impact…the car behind us was pushed into our car by a third vehicle behind her.

We had stopped for a traffic back up. A red car was stopped behind us. A third car – a gold car – rammed into the red car which rammed into our car.  

Thankfully, no one was hurt, including the little doggie in the middle, red car.

Thankfully, our car was drivable since it was the first day of our journey home to Minnesota. The middle, red car was able to drive away too. The third car had to be towed away. It looked totaled.

Thankfully, the damage to our car was minimal.

Thankfully, the police were quick, kind and efficient. 

Thankfully, it was afternoon and we were soon going to stop driving for the day.

Thankfully, we have insurance.

We have a lot to be thankful for. It could have been much worse. A reminder, life can be changed in an instant.

12 thoughts on “In An Instant”

  1. What a true blessing, Valerie! I am so thankful you and Gary and your car were able to continue your trip home safely.

    1. Thanks Mary Jane. We were extremely grateful to be able to drive it back to Minnesota.

  2. I am also thankful that you and all the others involved are ok and that you will be able to finish your journey home.
    Thank you for sharing. My sister and I are planning a road trip and we are praying for safe travels. As you said, life can be changed in an instant.

    1. Thanks Lori. We made it home safely.
      I will pray along with you for your road trip. I’m glad you are going on one with your sister. Road trips are fun!

  5. Wow, Valerie! How frightening and upsetting! I, too, feel so grateful that the accident was not worse and that your car was drivable enough to get you home. That was a gift. The greater gift was that you are both safe, and no one suffered physical harm in the accident. But, I agree–we have to enjoy and be present in every moment, because life can change on a dime. So, remain in a space of gratitude. Glad you are home and safe, dear friend!

  6. Oh how scary🥹🥹 Thankful that you guys are ok and could drive your car safely back home🙏🙏🙏

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