Car Accident

I really didn't think this would ever happen to me. It was at 11am yesterday, I was on my way to my first home visit of the day. I got into my work car, got everything organised including checking the Melway to find out exactly where I was going. Then, I started off the car engine, put my foot on the brake and changed the gear from P to D - gleeeeee.... the car just went off like a bomb & I was unable to control it whatsoever! I still could not figure out what exactly happened. All I knew was it headed towards the wall opposite to the parking spot the next second, the airbags popped out & I felt like the car was going to blast off in a minute! I managed to open the door although the door was jammed & I got out of the car. The car was still rushing forward & I could smell the smell of explosion. I was so frightened to the point I screamed loudly & hoped that someone would hear me & come to rescue me... I had a few seconds on my own then I thought I needed to do something otherwise something worse would happen. I went back to the car & switched off the engine (the car was still rushing forward during that time). I then left the carpark trying to find someone for help. I saw one of my colleagues on my way back to my office. Thank God that I didn't need to walk too far as my knees were injured & I was in a shock status. She quickly asked for more help... Within 15 minutes, 2 paramedics ambulances, fire brigade & police were all there. I was sent to the emergency for a detailed check-up to make sure my spinal cord was not injured. Thank Lord for His protection, I only suffered from mild injuries & nothing serious. Both knees had laceration & were badly bruised, my right forearm is suffered from chemical burn from the explosion of airbag. Of course I was suffering from post-traumatic shock too! I had done some crying as I was so frightened. I was so glad that Eton came to emergency as soon as he received my phone call to keep me company. I did not have a very good experience at the emergency though - long waiting hour (more than 3 hours) & I was not allowed to eat, drink or go to the toilet. I didn't have anything to eat since my brekkie and I was in hospital till 3:30pm! I was so starving & absolutely busting! The worst thing was I got stucked in this neck collar & wasn't allowed to do any body movement and I needed 4 nurses to put me on the bed pan for toileting - how embarrassing. However, the Lord is keeping me from all harm & He is watching over my coming & going both now & forevermore (psalm 121:7,8). I really thank Him that I am still alive and I can still see my little girl, I missed her dearly when I was lying down on the hospital bed. I could not express how thankful I am for God's steadfast love. Because of Him, I am able to stand up again. Because of Him, I am able to see my family again. Because of Him, I am able to write this testimony & let all of you know how great He is! Amen!