8 June 2007 was probably one of the most traumatic days of my life. I was driving to work in the morning and when I turned into D’Almeida Street where my office building (Republic Plaza) is, a pedestrian suddenly dashed out from nowhere and into the lane I was driving along. I totally didn’t see her so I didn’t have time to react. There was a collision and she fell on the ground. She did not get up so I really thought that she had sustained serious injuries or worse still had died.
But through this entire incident, I really wanna thank God for a lot of things. Indeed God is a God who neither slumbers nor sleeps and is constantly watching over His children. Because there are so many and I don’t wanna miss out on anything I will classify my thanksgiving.
1) I really really wanna thank God that the pedestrian is ok. She suffered minor abrasions on her knees and she was a bit in a daze but generally she could walk and she could talk so she’s generally ok. The ambulance came very quickly and she was sent off to hospital for a check-up. But she messaged me later in the day to say that she’s fine. and that she’s rateful for my help. This in itself is pretty amazing. The fact that she messaged me to thank me.
2) When the accident happened, I was also in a state of shock so I couldn’t think properly. I didn’t realize it but I was praying under my breath. Thank God for the help that He sent very very quickly. Within a few minutes, one of my bosses drove by and he came to help. Being the head of the criminal dept he was of course invaluable help. Then another partner came by, and being an insurance lawyer she was of great help as well. She took all the necessary photos of the scene and of my car and basically the 2 of them handled everything while I stood around shaking and not knowing what to do. God really sent His angels to help me! There was also a very kind passerby called Katie who came by to help the pedestrian and myself. U know how it is with typical Singaporeans. Most of them didn’t bother to help or worse took down my car number plate to buy 4D. Katie is Caucasian.
3) I wanna thank God for such kind and understanding colleagues. They took me to eat breakfast to calm my nerves. Later another partner also came by to comfort me by which time I couldn’t control myself and broke down in tears. He said I could go home if I wanted. I was just very thankful for the support.
4) I wanna thank God that there are so many people around me love me and care for me!
Felicia’s (one of my girls) prayer for me was very touching. And my friends Jasmine and Corinne whom I just met at EJ288 re encounter sent me flowers! I felt so loved! Of course to all the other people who prayed and cared I really thank God for all of them!
5) I thank God also for the pedestrian who’s very honest. She told the traffic police that she dashed out. She could have lied and blamed it on me.
6) I thank God also for the investigating officer. I went to record my statement with the police at about 6pm that very day. He was generally quite nice and he told me that most likely they would take no further action in this matter but worse case is they’ll charge me and 6 demerit points.
7) I thank God that I was forced to confront my fear of driving immediately. My dad was supposed to come drive me to the police station at 5pm but he got the time wrong and thought it was 6pm so I had to drive myself. In a way, it’s a restoration of confidence.
8) When I left the office and was driving towards the ECP, I suddenly had a huge stomachache! I was driving past Michelle’s office then so I called her to come help me take over the car whilst I ran to the toilet! Thank God for her!
9) Thank God also for my dad who accompanied me to the police station and was most supportive throughout albeit a bit naggy. Thank God for my mom who showed alot of concern and care.
10) I thank God that I am ok and that I did not run away. That would have just made it a million times worse.
11) Thank God for His favour, protection and above all His presence throughout the ordeal!
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