[yorkie]

I must share my greatfulness with all my FRiends, here.

Today, I took a good friend to Flagstaff for an emergency doctor’s appointment. It turned out she had a huge hematoma from surgery she had two weeks ago, and the doc had to remove it. She should do better very soon.

The ride home proved to be a very close call. The canyon is two lanes only, and goes from 4,500 feet altitude to 7,600 feet in just 25 miles. There are cliffs and thousand foot drops, with constant sharp curves and switch-backs. There is no where to pull over. Elk and deer are known to jump right onto the ‘highway’, in front of oncoming cars, and it is a ride to take with extreme caution.

About two thirds down, as I rounded a switch-back, a large truck crossed the double yellow, and was heading straight for my car. It was either be hit head-on, or run into the cliff on my right. I threw the steering wheel to the right, and low and behold, there was a rare but welcome ditch and a couple feet of off-road space. I hit the ditch and the rare couple feet of ‘unused’ sand and gravel; the truck missed me by probably an inch, and a head-on crash was averted.

With my heart in my throat - I realized it’s not my time yet. I am so thankful that I can still come to Amy’s Place, and read all the great posts, click on to the wonderful Power Point Presentations, see all the beautiful pictures and graphics, and savor the stories and poetry.

Not one of us knows when our time will come - and we should consider being greatful for every moment we have on this beautiful earth. Hugs to each and every one of you! ~yorkie

[HiJinx]

God blessed you for sure, today.
I don’t know what I would have felt, as much as I love that drive. I’m glad you’re here this evening to share the story...

[luvie]

Here's for you and your good friend!
Glad you got home safely!

[JustAmy]

Oh My Gosh, Yorkie.

God was certainly your co-pilot today. I am so thankful that you and your friend were not injured.

Did the truck driver stop to make sure you were okay?

[Kitty Mittens]

Dearest Yorkie, Thank God, Thank God you are Allright, and His Grace Kept you Safe! My Heart just Keeps Thanking our God; I'm So Grateful for His Merciful Love!

I'm about to have my Bedtime Prayers, and I'll Continue my Thanksgiving in them, and Catch Up on the Thread Tomorrow. Goodnight, Sweet Yorkie, Amy, and All at Amy's Place.

[jaycee]

Its early for me to be thinking straight but I just read the horrifying event you just experienced and it gave me chills. No, it wasn't your time....God was by your side for sure I think.

None of us know when our time is near. None are sure of the next breath. I heard a doctor say recently on t.v. that it didn't matter how old you were, etc. that anyone could have a heart attack that could kill them instantly.

And we know that no matter how careful we drive our cars, there are so many cars on the road, going in all directions, we never know what that other driver might do. No one ever leaves my house that I don't say "Be careful." Always when my kids leave, I say, "I love you, be careful". They sometimes jokingly say..."ah, Mom, can't I go 100 miles an hour?" They love to tease their worrisome Mom.

God Bless you, yorkie! We are glad things turned out well and there was a dozen angels surrounding you! I'm glad you're here!

[MEG33]

(((yorkie)))I am grateful to God that you are safe and He
delivered a way to escape the truck... Each day is a gift.
Let us rejoice we have this day.

[gardengirl]

You’re so right, yorkie. We get busy, and we forget, with all the day to day things that we have to do, just how short and precious this life is, and how easily and quickly it can be snuffed out. So very glad you and your friend are safe. Hugs back.

[Billie]

Oh my gosh, yorkie. I just read your post and it just sent shivers up my spine. I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to narrow, winding roads on a mountain with nowhere to change your mind and turn around anyway. :( God was truly watching over you and I can only imagine what a heart-stopping experience it was. We're glad it wasn't your time yet.

[La Enchiladita]

Your tale needs an illustration...

"Yorkie's Not-so-Excellent Adventure"

[yorkie]

Oak Creek Canyon

[DollyCali]

wow, yorkie..PTL that the Lord protected you & your friend ..

thanks for sharing this beautiful (and scary) story