Before seat belts in vehicles.
It was a week day sometime in the 1980’s. I had loaded the children in our large station wagon and we had headed off to the city for an appointment.
The back of the seat on the seat behind the front seat could be put down on top of the seat to allow for loading things when the seat was not needed.
The older children loved to ride with the back down with their legs dangling between that seat and the back of the front seat. Four of the children were sitting there that day.
The baby about two months old was in what I called a baby carrier. I had placed her in the carrier and put her beside me in the front seat.
We were stopped at a red light on one of the busiest streets in the city. While waiting for the light to change to green someone rear ended our station wagon.
The children in the back were fine. The back of the front seat protected them when they were pushed forward by the impact from the vehicle behind us.
I witnessed something that cannot be explained other than it was a miracle from God.
I saw the baby and the carrier quickly fly straight up out of the front seat to within inches of the top of the station wagon. Then in awe I watched as the baby still in the carrier floated down and landed in the floorboard. She was asleep and never woke up or moved in the carrier.
I watched that carrier come down from the top of the station wagon in slow motion. It was like some invisible someone or something caught the carrier and sat it down slowly and carefully. Was it an angel not visible to the human eye or the hand of the Lord not visible to the human eye. I believe it was one or the other. No one has been able to explain how that happened other than what I believe it was.
When the police came they could not believe the baby was sound asleep still and appeared to be unharmed. They had me see if I could wake her. After waking her she went right back to sleep. They told me I probably should take her and have her checked to be sure she was okay.
I drove to Children’s Hospital and had her checked. She was perfectly fine.
Because we were in a large, heavy, well built vehicle none of us were injured.
This is just one of many things that have happened during my lifetime that has left me with no doubt that God loves us and cares about us.
That is why I talk to Jesus about everything no matter how large or how small…important things or things of little importance. I know He is always listening to what I have to say. We are all important to Him and he cares about us.
What a friend we have in Jesus.
35 responses to “Like moving in slow motion”
What a wonderful post! Reading this just made my day!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Vero. I am glad you enjoyed the story. Hugs and many blessings to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
♥♥♥
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful post 💓
Thanks for sharing 🌷
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you and you are welcome.
LikeLike
Guardian angels were with you that day. 😇
LikeLiked by 1 person
For sure they were. Thank you for following my blog I am now following yours, which by the way is a beautiful blog.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I found you through our mutual friend, Willie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, sweet Willie what a blessing he and Frances are. Hugs and blessings
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful example of God’s protection! Thank you so much for sharing, Mags!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are most welcome. Thank you for reading the post and commenting. Hugs and blessings
LikeLiked by 1 person
I remember those seatbeltless days and children romping around the car while driving and babies in beds and carriers. God’s angels were at work for you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, indeed they were. Thank you for reading the post and commenting. Hugs and blessings
LikeLike
this is an incredible story but it just shows you there is something bigger than us out there and we all have a destiny. I have always been skeptical but after I experienced in first person I now know !💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
It took some first person experiences for me too, but now that I have had them like you I now know. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and comment. I appreciate your visit. Hugs and blessings.
LikeLike
that is an incredible story but just shows you how we all have a destiny. I am always been skeptical but after I experienced in first person now I know. 💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
I believe that Angels walk among us, Maggie. God is amazing! I thought I had subscribed to your blog but I was not, and am now. Apologies. 🤭❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are right John. Thank you for subscribing to my blog. No apology needed. Hugs
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw thanks!! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maggie miracles happen to us every day. I’t’s Gods way of asssuring us He is in control if we put our lives under His direction. The trouble is we are so used to receiving them that we take them for granted as just the way life operates and forget to thank Him we wake up each day, have food on the table, something to eat and a house to protect us. God is a social being so who not make His day and thank Him every time we recognize one of His many miracles He creates just for us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, they do Ian. I enjoy talking to Him when I wake up, all through though the day and just before going to bed. We need not only thank Him for what He does for us every day but for others as well. Thank you for reading and commenting my dear friend. Blessings to you and your family.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful post, Mags. You had an angel on board for sure :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jean. Yes indeed I did. Angels are all around us and I am ever so thankful. Thank you for reading and commenting. Hugs and blessings to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow Mags… The angels were at work! 🧡
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, Mae they were. I am so thankful they kept the baby safe. Thank you so much for reading and leaving a comment. Hugs and blessings.
LikeLike
You and your children were very lucky not to be hurt. In those days before seatbelts, driving was so much more risky.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We were blessed for sure. There were no seatbelts and no child car seats back then. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment, much appreciated. Hugs and blessings
LikeLiked by 1 person
I shudder when I think of the crazy driving we did in the pre-seatbelt days! How did we make it this far!? I suppose some didn’t.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was sure a lot different back before seatbelts and child car seats. I threw my arm out to hold a child from being thrown out of the seat if for some reason a sudden stop was needed. My husband laughed at me so many times when we had no children at home and I would throw my arm over him out of habit. He would always say “I am okay” and laugh.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well, it’s nice to know that you care enough to do that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! Have a blessed day. Hugs
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh! This is a beautiful post! I enjoyed reading about your miraculous rear ending. All glory to God!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for reading the post. I am glad you enjoyed it. It was for sure God taking care of us and nothing I did. I give Him all the glory and praise. Your comment is much appreciated. Hugs and blessing to you.
LikeLike
Hugs and blessings to you, too!
LikeLiked by 1 person