Who Let The Dogs Out!

It's a song co-written and originally recorded by Anslem Douglas and later performed by the Baha Men... anyway, this doesn't have anything to do with this post.  I just witnessed another motorcycle (MC) accident caused by a stray dog.  A motorcycle was behind me when suddenly I heard a crashing noise.  When I looked at my side mirror, I saw the MC along with it's driver lying on the road.  Luckily the dog wasn't hurt that much since it was able to run (most probably to its owner's house).  While the man was helped by the passengers of the van following him.  Looking at him, well, I think he'll also be just fine.

This wasn't the first time I've seen nor heard this type of accident... some weren't that lucky.  My co-worker needed to be on sick leave for a long time to let his bruises and fractured hand heal.  Also, I witnessed an unconscious man being carried by paramedics after hitting a dog in a fast lane.  The dog also wasn't that lucky, since it was crawling to the sidewalk, dragging both it's hind legs likely being badly hurt during the accident.  And these were only few of the incidents I heard and personally witnessed in road misfortunes involving stray dogs.

Not to mention... stray goats! :-)

So why dogs?  It is because they are the most commonly allowed to roam on the streets and could have been easily prevented if only their owners were responsible enough to keep them in the boundaries of their property.   Pet and animal owners not only of dogs but also of cats, chickens, cattle, horses and alike must be concerned of the safety of their animals and their surrounding community.  Likewise, owners must be held liable for the damages or accidents involving their pets, not to mention a case, in violation of the animal welfare for negligence, if there is such.

Here are some things a motorist can do to avoid animal accidents on road:

• Slow down and be anticipative of dogs and other animals' behavior when being spotted near the road.
• Blow your horn to get the animals attention and shoo them away.
• If, by chance, you came across residents of the nearby community, try asking them to tell the owners to please restrain or tie their dogs or animals and prevent them from being on the road.
• If no action was taken, report the situation to the nearest government dog pound or animal control for proper problem solution.

The highways and roads are for motorists and  pedestrians use.  It would be safer not only for the road users but also for animals if they will be kept away from the roads and be within the vicinity of it's owner's property.  Yahweh bless.

I Thank Yahweh For Keeping Me Alive

I met an accident today, and not only once... but twice.  It was raining hard and the road was very slippery... so my motorcycle slided when the truck I was following applied sudden break.  I had minor burns in my right foot when it came in contact with my muffler... I was so blessed that no vehicle was closely following me and there were people that I easily called for help.  I stayed there for a while since the person asked me to rest and to further evaluate myself if I was okay... So after assessing myself and my motorcycle... I immediately went and continue with my travel home.  But as I was crossing the intersection to Mamay Road, I met another accident... a jeepney hit my motorcycle and for the second time, I fell down.  Knowing that it was just pure accident, and with them just starring at me, I started the conversation and asked the passengers and driver to help me pull my motorcycle up... which they willingly did... I just prayed and prayed that I would safely reach home... since the only thing that kept me going was just my adrenaline rush...my moist helmet and eyeglasses was already blocking my view.

Yahweh is just so good to me... that I arrived home safe and sound... and most of all alive to see my family.  I thank Him for my wife tending my injuries... and is now taking good care of me... And I felt so lucky that I have children that gave me strength with their comforting words and warm hugs and kisses of sympathy.  I know, He always has a purpose for everything that happens to our lives... and I again thank, Our Almighty Yahweh for saving me twice again from something worse that might have happened... I am grateful to this blessings... To Him be the glory and His alone.

A Blink of an Eye

That's how to describe accidents in the road.  Just hours ago, while I'm on my way home from work, a "habal-habal" (a motorcycle for hire) with 3 people on-board overtake me at a speed more or less 80 km/hr.  Just as reaching them as they slowed down in an intersection, and turned to the same direction as I'm going to... with just running a few meters, their rear tire blow up and I saw the motorcycle wiggled and slammed to the cemented road... as it skid along with the driver and his 2 passengers.  Good thing I was following them in a safe distance and moving in a slow speed, otherwise it would be a different story.  I easily avoided collision and went to halt to check if they were okay.  Each one of them got up quickly and folks from the houses nearby already went to check on them, so I continued to my travel.

That time, I was already extra cautious in my driving towards home.  I just can't help thinking, that Yahweh just  cleared my mind with thoughts and urges to speed up and saved me from a possible accident.  It's a reminder from Him and it's noted.  When driving, be in a safe distance from the vehicle you are following and being in a speed where you can still react when something goes wrong.  Also, always check your vehicle if it is at its best condition... And never ever forget to pray for His protection and guidance because you definitely don't know whats ahead of you.  Thank you, my Lord... to Yours be all the praises and glory...