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I am always happy to see the police or highway patrol watching over travellers on a busy highway. Just maybe their presence
just might cause travellers to slow down - and save lives....
Well, just a few days ago (in spite of still coughing and feeling
out-of-sorts) my wife thought that perhaps we should drive out
of the city and check the cottage. Guess we picked a bad day.
Black ice and freezing rain. At least 30 cars and trucks in the
ditch. Tow truck drivers were having a field day. But we made it
safely to our countryside hideway, which looked cozy surrounded by snow and birch trees. And we made it home.
Many other travellers were coming back from visiting loved ones
and some were not so lucky. We heard about one newborn that
survived, but the childs Mom and Dad did not make it, another
car landed in a lake in the rockies, with only one of four who survived that tragic incident. Our hearts and prayers go out
to friends and family members...
Dad used to say....if your number is up...thats it...well, maybe
fate plays a certain part, but if possible we need to be wary of
icy roads and increased risk when going into situations that might best be avoided. If only we could know - but it is not for
us to know. Sometimes we have the proper snow tires, consider
ourselves sensible and reliable drivers - still, something happens. Sometimes a car or truck seems to take on a life of its
own. I recall two such situations where (as a younger driver, I drove too fast) I ended up in the ditch. Not a nice place to be when its -30 with a windchill.
So what is the answer? Maybe driving in daylight might help,
or simply avoiding slippery roads (not always possible) or simply stay home when conditions are not right.
Yet - when things are out of our hands - then perhaps all we
can do is pray and hope for the best....and know that in spite
of black ice and tears, life will somehow continue for those
left behind...
Do drive with utmost care today and everyday....