ACCIDENT

 i had a head-on collision recently.  i drove my bicycle into an oncoming car.  No, i was not suicidal, i was sure the road was clear before i headed out to cross over to the opposite side of the road.  As the collision was about to happen, i turned my bike just a little sideways which may have been, by the grace of God, the action that saved me.  When i was very certain i was going to be hit (this time!!) i waited for the 'bang' to come.  It came, my bike was dragged away by the vehicle from under me, the impact had me lifted up and plonked down quite at the spot near to the point of collision.  There were passers by nearby and they were more shocked than i was!  i picked myself up from the road, walked over to my front wheel mangled bike and received with grateful thanks all the concerns from the strangers.  The ashen faced driver came over, i told him i was at fault and that i was ok and he scooted!

i thought to myself - why had the Lord allowed this event in my life.  No answer yet.

i am thankful to God that i'm alive and well.  i am also thankful that i was not traumatized - i got the wheel fixed and started cycling the same day.

Praise God!.  Because HE is so so so great but HE loves me and cares for me.

It Needs Faith to Cycle

I love road cycling. I love the thrill of cycling alongside vehicles. I also know the danger of road cycling - i have enough close shaves to realize how flimsy a cyclist's life can become.

Hence my title - it needs faith to cycle - on crowded Singapore roads that is. I always pray for journey mercy before i hit the road. As i cycle along, i remind myself that not i but He protects me. I can be the most careful cyclist - but well people get killed crossing the road at the traffic junctions - we're just not in control.

A seasoned cyclist without hearing problems will know if a big vehicle is coming up very quickly from behind her - she can feel the road tremble and when it speeds by, her bike goes into a jiggle. In moments like this, i steady my hands, cycle real straight and pray. There are buses that come so close i'm really amazed that nothing happens.

It really needs faith to cycle.