Well today we were on our way to Idaho Falls to go to a gun show. Nathan had to work all day Saturday so today was the only day we had to hang out. A little storm was hitting us, but nothing that we haven't seen before. We were just heading through the lavas between Blackfoot and Shelley when... it happened. Somone went to pass us and cut us off too short, so I tapped my brakes and that was enough for us to start sliding. First our back end started to go and that's when I knew we were screwed. So I started singing, "Jesus take the wheel, Take it from my hands....." But that didn't work, probably because I don't know the whole song. They aren't a kiddin' when people say that it all goes in slow motion. On the freeway going 65 mph, doing a 360 in the middle of the freeway and then BAM! We slam into the gaurd rail head on. Then it spins us again and spits us out on the other side of the borrow pit. When we hit the guard rail me and Nate slammed our heads together. I think I was knocked a little loopy, but for the most part we were safe. Things definately could have been worse. We could have rolled, or hit another vehicle or even flipped over the guardrail, we were very lucky. Two other vehicles stopped to see if we were alright and then helped push us out of the borrow pit. And to much of our surprise, our car started back up and we could still drive it. Did we turn around and go home? Did we call for someone to come and help us? HECK NO! We kept on our way to Idaho Falls and went to the gun show, grabbed some lunch and then, headed home. I am glad that our Father in Heaven was looking over us and was keeping us safe. Even though it was an accident, it could have been alot worse. I am counting my blessings tonight, that is for sure!
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what is up with our family and the lava beds?!?!?! that is where we hit the elk also. I am so glad you guys are ok. Things like that really make you count your blessings.
dang - holy heck - i'm glad you're safe. scared me just readin it.
Scary! Glad you guys are ok.
How scary! So glad you guys are safe and sound. I think it's funny ow you kept on going! Are you going to have to get your truck fixed? Hope it's not too bad! I bet you have a good headache today! :(
Wow! I'm glad you guys are okay!
Maybe knocking your head on Nate's will jog your memory, you'll realize we haven't gotten together for a while! Give us call!
But honestly, I'm glad you didn't get hurt.
Holy Smokes, Girl! You're so freakin' lucky! God was definitely watching over you guys! Glad to hear that you're okay. You made me laugh when you said that you still went to IF and had lunch and such. Zack and I would have done the same thing! At least a scary situation still turned into a good day, right? Take care!
Yikes!!! I'm so gald you are okay! That is so scary. Only you wouldn't go home! I love that about you!! - I hope the gun show was tons of fun.
Wowzer Dan, I heard you also hit your head on the window how's your neck? I am also glad you two were okay and didn't flip because you probably weren't wearing seatbelts uh???? Well glad you are alright we need to do something together. What are you up to for the super bowl any Clark Wild parties????
I am soo glad that you are ok Dan. That is soo scary. Wear your seat belt next time please. I still want to go to lunch a few more times before you are gone.
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