Life’s most precious reminders
The past two days have been pretty remarkable. We headed to southern California from Arizona to beat the heat. We saw Some amazing sights, stayed in a nice hotel, and spent quality time with family. Right now we are in the car heading to cabazon and then back home to Arizona.
The trip started early yesterday morning. We woke up at 5:30 and prepared to take off. On the way the rent a car had transmission issues so when we arrived in California we swapped it out. Soon we ended up swapping out our second rent a car. Our third appears to be working just fine. But I digress. needless to say that we were off to a rough start.
Day two we woke up early to hit the beach before we headed back to the heat. The waves glistened like polished glass and the sand had a hint of gold flakes imbedded within. Everything was peaceful and perfect. We spent a couple of hours taking in the spectacular handiwork of the Big Man Upstairs and basked in His creation. I guess that’s why we call Him the Creator… He always makes the best stuff!
Soon enough it was time to go and we said our goodbyes to the seagulls and the surf. We left with a serene silence.
We continued the day. I snapped photos as I always do. And then we saw a sight that cut into my heart. Ahead we saw a old VW bug engulfed in violent flames. I was a little in shock. Horrified and baffled we drove by it… Inches away from our car. The heat punctured the wind and invaded our car. I prayed that no one was inside. In the few moments I wanted to do something but realized that I was paralyzed without opportunity. a truck pulled to the side to take action. A good Samaritan or modern day hero. Even if there was no one in the car he could be saving the lives of others passing by… Perhaps even children.
Yet did nothing. I wanted to call 911 but had no clue where I was. So we continued on. As we passed by I began to think of the person who could’ve been inside, I didn’t see anyone. But that doesn’t mean anything. I said a silent prayer hoping no one was inside. Then I wondered who they might be if they were, how their family would take the loss, if they had children, and my thoughts continued to wander.
I knew there was nothing I could do but I still felt a little responsible for not doing anything. I was as guilty as everyone else who just passed by.
We continued on our way, it’s been only moments now. And I thank the Creator for my little blessings. I thank Him for today and for yesterday. I thank Him for each breath I take and hope that moments like this make me want to treasure every single breath I inhale and be grateful for every single exhale. I am in awe of how delicate life is, mine, a loved one, or even a complete stranger’s!
Once again I take a look at God’s unexplainable and extraordinary handiwork (life) and am in awe. I guess that’s why we call Him the Creator… He always makes the most inspiring stuff!