My neighbor and I were on our way home from shopping Sunday evening in Clarksville, TN when a very irresponsible and careless driver flew out of a wide open parking lot without stopping whatsoever; crossing three lanes of southbound traffic to make a left turn into the northbound lane. It was just after 5 pm and the roads were wet. He/she hit us at a pretty irresponsible speed as we traveled northbound.

At a little more than 7 months into my pregnancy, I cannot think of anything more scary than that moment when I saw this Dodge Durango going so fast towards a 6-lane road of traffic in the rain. On top of that, there was already another car coming out of the same place. That didn’t seem to stop the driver in the Durango. I can’t imagine the driver not getting a wreckless driving charge, but the police officer wasn’t thorough in his questioning to the parties involved. He did however, recommend that I travel by ambulance to the hospital due to being 7 months pregnant to which I am thankful for.

When the Durango hit us, we were sent to the opposite side of the road into oncoming traffic while spinning around twice. Thank God the oncoming cars had the space and distance to swerve around us. Next thing we knew, we were turned around yet again and now facing oncoming traffic, but now we were back in the northbound lane. I thought for sure we were going to get hit head on. The oncoming traffic facing us was traveling pretty fast and after the SUV we were traveling in came to a stop, it wouldn’t start so we could get out of the lane. My poor, poor neighbor who was driving us home was just so worried about the baby and I. I don’t know anyone more selfless and caring than Christine. When she got out to wave people around us, she actually had one driver give her the “finger!” What has our world come to?

I traveled by ambulance to our hospital on post where I was under observation for 2 hours and then sent home. The baby’s heart rate was normal and thank God again for Christine being there with me for the entire time.

Although the damage wasn’t that bad, the impact and spinning circles into oncoming traffic on a 6 lane road was the scariest thing. All I could think about was; “Please let my baby be okay.”

My husband is in the army in a unit with the most caring people surrounding us. Their response along with my dear neighbors’ kindness is beyond words. We are both so thankful for them all.

This little instance of fear has taught me SO much. Don’t take a single moment for granted. Pray. Cherish and appreciate your friends. Drive for everyone else on the road. Lastly, make sure you have everyone you know and might need in your cell phone’s contact list!