Miracles ...

 
Late yesterday afternoon, Steve and I were driving eastbound on Highway 50 to go to our optometrist's office in El Dorado Hills to pick up our new eyeglasses. We were cruising along with the traffic when we suddenly saw a huge cloud of dust on the right shoulder ahead. Of course, immediate dread grabbed hold and we knew something wasn't right. In a matter of a couple of seconds, we reached the scene of an upside down car on the side of the road in the dirt!! Since we were traveling in the right hand lane, Steve quickly stopped behind another parked vehicle and activated the emergency flashers because we were now blocking the lane. He flew out of the truck to go help as I was frantically digging out my cell phone to dial 911. There was one other man on the scene when Steve reached the car, which was sending up puffs of black smoke!

The 911 operator informed me that the accident had already been called in and help had been dispatched. I hung up and reached over to open my door so I could go assist when I saw several guys sprinting toward the scene. Some were from a construction crew and they were already setting out orange cones to divert traffic around us. I realized I would probably only be in the way as these guys worked to get the driver out of the car, so I decided to stay in my truck and do the best thing I knew to do: I closed my eyes and started praying mightily. I asked God to help everyone in the car get out safely and to prevent the car from igniting (it was sitting on dry weeds at the edge of a very dry hill). I asked Him to let everyone involved be ok. I prayed for some help to arrive ASAP.

As I finished praying and looked up, I saw a doctor in scrubs, climb out of a vehicle parked directly in front of me! I smiled and said a huge, "Thank You Lord, I asked for help and You sent a doctor!" I glanced to the scene to see if I might be needed to help and I saw the driver sitting on the curb...talking and responsive. Another heartfelt Thank You went up! The doctor had Ken (driver) laying down, with Steve stabilizing his head, and checked out by the time the EMT's got to the scene and the car had stopped smoking before the firetrucks arrived! Wow, talk about answered prayer!

Ken had no idea what had happened. He remembered driving, then he became conscious of being upside down with the seat belt holding him in place. No other cars were hit as he drove off the road, over the curb, and flipped in commuter traffic. Yes, another miracle!

I was so humbled by God's hand in the whole scene that I could only utter gratitude for having witnessed His work. I saw the face of Jesus in every one of those who stopped to help, from the young men with shaved heads and tattoos, to the older guy offering a blanket and water, to the off duty doctor on his way home, and to my husband, as he gently held Ken's head still until he was placed on a stretcher. I often hear people say, "Nobody cares anymore; people don't want to get involved." Well, I would disagree with that; I saw so much caring yesterday it brought me to tears.

Steve called the hospital to check on Ken a couple of hours later, and he was told that Ken was still in the ER being observed, but he was stable, doing well, and may be released instead of admitted to the hospital!

With a heart full of gratitude today, I can assure you that people do care and miracles do happen! I have a feeling Ken would agree!

Recipe for Holly and Susan...

 
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cake

small pkg. chocolate pudding mix (not instant)
2 cups milk
box of chocolate cake mix
12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
vanilla ice cream

Bring pudding and milk to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in dry cake mix just until blended. Spread mixture into a greased and floured (or sprayed) 13"x9" pan. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.

Enjoy!!