Accident
I drove my car into a parked truck near my house. It was an unprovoked incident and I was the only one involved. The lift gate of the truck was mangled and the car’s airbags saved me from any substantial injuries.
This happened on Sunday, May 18, 4:30pm Pacific Time, near Redmond Avenue / Cloverhill Drive at San Jose.
Physically I am doing fine, lots of questions to resolve in the mind. I did walk away from the wreck on God given legs and had the presence of mind to call Rohini to take over charge of the situation. She took over from there on and it’s all a blur, i was in my senses, breathing, dazed but not feeling much beyond.
Love
The outpouring of concerns starting from strangers in the neighborhood to immediate family not unexpected, but serve as a reminder for how i am connected. I live a favored life - this incident served as a reminder of that. Special thanks to the unflinching support from my dear wife, Rohini. I had my 2 eyes, Prajakta and Sujata there to help make me realize what more there is to live for. And at home Appa and Amma who I continue to lean on and make my problems theirs. Someday I might grow up, not today.
Thankful, for the immediately preceding events that afternoon and how they played out; it was entirely within the realm of possibility that Appa or our girls would have been in the car with me. Devastates me to think of the what-if. Writing it down to acknowledge that those thoughts have crossed my mind, not as much to dwell on that or what could have been, etc. Thankful for what was and that’s Providence.
I have several immediate thoughts to correct about myself - including being mindful and being in the moment. This has been a long standing fear that just came to pass. I am fortunate to have walked away whole. I will spend more time contemplating and practice what I have said to many, this is my opportunity to learn about what caused me to be distracted and have the lapse and make modifications to my life.
It is a wake up call.
In conclusion, I am at peace with my Maker and realize that this can happen at the next turn. I feel a sense of gratitude for having escaped this time and hope to make the most of it, God willing.
Thank you,
