It’s about a year ago that Man of the Woods and I became very lucky parents. Our daughter – then 19 – crashed her car and turned it over. We didn’t lose her. In fact she was the luckiest girl as she only lost a few of her long hairs when the shattered windscreen nipped the ends and pulled some from her scalp, presumably when the car landed. You can read about it here. At the time I asked her permission to put it on social media to illustrate the brilliance of seatbelts to other young drivers.
I’ve just driven home from a friend’s and although there was no frost, I thought about her and once again realised how lucky we were to have her here this Christmas and for me to be able to take this photo. Someone must have been looking after her.
I was inspired to write a quick poem before bed … goodnight folks
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
When life is but a breath away from being not so,
As delicate as a whisper beside your ear.
Take it not for granted, pause, watch and see,
Hear, feel and taste life while it is still here.
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Worry less about the things you cannot change,
Don’t yearn for the past because it is done.
Avoid waiting for a future full of uncertain promises.
Grab the lapels of today, breath in and feel it on your tongue.
‘Live for the moment’ was never better expressed Viola. You never know when someone dear to you is going to be called on up.
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Thank you dear Roy
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I remember being in the car with my Dad years ago, and seeing another car (approaching us) lose control on ice – narrowly missing us, and tumbling into the field next to the road. It all happened in an instant.
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And to think that driver will have probably been driving along, thinking about something completely random.
I think skid pad lessons should be given to all new drivers but can you imagine the cost?!!
But there’s no doubt in my mind … once that car started to skid, my daughter would not have known to take her foot off the brake and steer into it, or go down the gears for engine braking. Bless her ..
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I totally agree, bad weather driving lessons and testing is a great idea. Here in Canada the winter driving conditions can be horrific and no one is formally taught how to adjust their driving.
I remember when you wrote the post about the accident, thank goodness she was okay. Take care.
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Well that’s a hug from me to you then … for hanging around all year to read me xxx
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Beautiful poem and reflection. Glad to hear your daughter was okay.
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Thank you so much xxx
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Wow!!!!! Thank God …your daughter is okay!!!!! Very scary!!!!!!! For sure….we can’t take life for granted!
Love your poem! You are blessed!!!! 💙
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Thank you Patty…
it was a timely reminder not to take anything for granted 🌸💫☺️
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