There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in… Leonard Cohen
This quotation can mean different things to different people. It may denote opportunities or failures, triumphs or heartaches. For what has transpired in the last 48 hours of my life and my family, it is all about second chances.
I have lived a life of contentment. Comparing to many, I may as well say that it has also been a life of abundance. Grateful to still be in the confines and comfort of my parents, our financial condition is stable. With blossoming careers, we have enough to provide for ours and our children’s needs. As such, we were able to buy a lot and a car, invest some money in a buy-and-sell cars venture, and purchase appliances and various expensive things.
But nothing lasts forever- life is too erratic to remain in a plateau. As we celebrate my husband’s 33rd birthday, he met an accident that had almost left me a widow, and my kids, fatherless.
After a night out with friends, my husband drove our car to pick me up in Zulu (somewhere in Angeles City). I have no qualms with him driving during late hours. In our many years of being together, there have been many occasions where he would drive home very late at night. I realized that my continuous bantering would be futile, as he would still insist on doing what he wants. It is during these times that even with a troubled heart, I have sought God’s protection. I leave everything to my faith in the Lord, that regardless of my husband’s weaknesses and overconfidence, God would still bring him safely home.
The wee hours of the morning of February 14 made me realize that God is teaching us a very important lesson in life. That despite His divine guidance and protection, we are still answerable to what will become of us. We reap what we sow. And as we plant the seeds of irresponsibility and carelessness, the aftermath of our follies result to grave consequences.
God giveth and God taketh away. That February 14, the day when we were supposed to celebrate and give thanks to another year in his life, God took away many things from us. But, despite of all that, I realized how much He loves us. He took away many unimportant things in our lives but He chose to save the one dearest to our hearts. No matter how much I compute our losses, it can never compare to Him saving my husband’s life. Looking at how grossly wrecked our car was, no one could ever imagine how he survived with a few cuts, bruises, and broken teeth. We are overjoyed and grateful for being given a second chance at life… another opportunity to right the wrong and to pursue greater and more significant dreams for our family…
