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... 

Road Uncertainties

The Starex van and Toyota Vios damaged by the fallen
tree were still in the site, creating heavy traffic jam from
both lanes.

It's been raining since last night, so upon going to work today I was expecting muddy roads and possible slow moving lanes due to vehicle congestion.  But it was more than I expected, upon reaching the downhill part of the Diversion road going to Matina Pangi, I encountered an accident  caused by nature (debatable).  Due to the heavy rains, the soil might have loosen and with the strong winds, a tree fell down on vehicles from both lanes.

Unlucky for them you may say, but on the contrary, they were so blessed that none of them suffered great loss.  They may had a damaged car, but that can be replaced.  They may had minor injuries, at least not something permanent.  You may look at it this way... at least they're alive... What if you're riding a motorcycle or a bike and you got hit by that tree ?  Or  if you're riding a car or even a truck but instead of a tree, a plane or a meteor crashed on you... most likely that would make an unbearable outcome, don't you think?  So thank you Yahweh that you still blessed these people... and you never lost hope in your people... You remind us always to take care and not abuse our surroundings... and most of all, that we don't have control on everything.  Yahweh bless us all.
 

911 rescuers doing their jobs to immediately remove the obstacles.