It's been a while since I last penned down my thoughts in a blog, and what better occasion to break that silence than on my birthday, right?
Today, as I celebrate another full year God has given me once again, I can't help but look back on what happened to me the whole past year—especially what happened three weeks ago. As my friends and I were driving home along Tikling road from our quick drive up to Tanay, I was hit by a closed van. Just thinking of what happened makes me anxious, the memory still haunts me and even makes me tear up sometimes. I still catch myself lost in thoughts of the incident's "would have, could have, and should have". For now, dear reader, I'd prefer not to delve into the intricate details of the accident; let's, instead, navigate through the narrative with a gentler touch.
pre-accident photo op with my friends who were with me on the road trip
Gratitude and Appreciation
Despite the accident that I figured, I still cannot deny the fact that God protects, and saves me. Lots of people—strangers, even— who witnessed what happened to me were all saying how lucky I was that I did not get any major injuries. They were telling me (and some of my friends) that the closed van (mini truck) that hit me could have hit me once again and make everything worse after my motorcycle and I skid and lost balance(oh, God forbid!!) But for me, it wasn't some dumb luck, it was my God who protected and saved me. My God who's always been with me protecting and sustaining me. I cannot help but be grateful, I cannot even put words together to properly express how grateful I am that I only had minor injuries. I understand that some might question why my God allowed the accident to happen in the first place, but the lesson here is for me to personally realize and learn. It's a journey of introspect and learning from my circumstances. Circumstances that I do not have to face alone because of the friends I have who never left my side during the accident, and the ordeals that came after it. Their love and support are unending and I appreciate all bits of it. I know my friends are good people but this experience made it real for me. I got to see and experience to be cared for by these amazing people. Thank God, I'm with good company!
The ordeals I am yet to experience because of this accident are yet to come. I still might face filing a case against the driver who hit me in case he would not cooperate on our police agreement. I still get anxious at the thought of driving again (even four-wheels!) I still get startled with street noise, fearing that it might be another vehicular accident. I still have a long way to go, and I pray I would carry on.
As I reflect on the highs and lows of the past year and anticipate what the future holds, my heart swells with both joy and gratitude. Despite the uncertainties and challenges, I find peace in knowing that God is still actively shaping and guiding my journey—working on me, with me, and through me. While the conclusion of my 2023 may not align with an ideal script, the celebration of my birthday today is a testament to God's faithfulness in my life, that alone is worthy of a peaceful and
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