Divine Intervention

*True Story

I’ve had many instances of divine intervention in my life
But, this one stands out in my mind forever
It was a snowy day, only a few inches had fallen
I went with a friend in a van to a store
I was driving slowly, when suddenly I saw…
A car spinning out of control ahead of me
It re-bounded off the guardrail on my side of the road
Then it came straight at us with alarming speed
I slowly stepped on the brakes, to not spin out too
I had stopped right on the yellow line, avoiding the other lane
The other driver slammed into the right front corner of the van
The van was totaled, but we only had minor injuries, including him
The next day I was at the rental car business for a car to drive
A woman was talking to the customer service person at the counter
She was saying, someone with my plates had saved her husband’s life
If I had not been there to stop him, he would have gone off the cliff
I told her, that is me and she thankfully hugged me in tears!

Heidi Sands 

5/24/22

Placed 10th in The Divine Intervention Contest.  Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Date: 5/31/2022 11:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Heidi! I have had a similar experience on a snowy mountain road while traveling to lead a retreat! I know God stopped my spinning car at the edge of the highway. Sending you many blessings! :)!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/31/2022 11:29:00 AM
Thank you very much Sam. I am glad you are ok and there was divine intervention for you :)
Date: 5/27/2022 9:27:00 AM
WOW!!! What a story/write. You saved a life. Have a blessed day/weekend...............
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/27/2022 9:43:00 AM
It was an unforgettable time. Thank you so much Paula :)
Date: 5/26/2022 9:50:00 PM
Beautiful divine as well as human intervention. Congratulations!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/27/2022 5:12:00 AM
Thank you Christuraj :)
Date: 5/25/2022 8:08:00 AM
This was meant to be! A God moment.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/26/2022 12:00:00 PM
Thank you Caren :)
Date: 5/24/2022 8:24:00 PM
An amazing true story Heidi, could only be divine intervention… Belle
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/24/2022 8:37:00 PM
Thank you Belle. Yes it was :)
Date: 5/24/2022 2:58:00 PM
That is an awesome story, Heidi. Truly a divine intervention.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/24/2022 3:15:00 PM
Thank you Vijay. It was a miracle. I am grateful :)
Date: 5/24/2022 12:06:00 PM
It is truly amazing when God shows up! Heidi this poem has a gut punching impact. Not only did God save you and the other driver, but arranged a meeting so you could be blessed by your part in the miracle. Best of wishes for the contest. Blessings!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/24/2022 12:45:00 PM
Thank you very much Sam! Blessings :)
Date: 5/24/2022 10:57:00 AM
Immaculate timing and a living witness! Well said and done! Aloha!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/24/2022 11:22:00 AM
Thank you Rico :)
Date: 5/24/2022 10:45:00 AM
Wow amazing Heidi and hearing that from the drivers wife. Someone was looking down on you that day. Tom
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/24/2022 11:22:00 AM
Yes for sure Tom. Thank you :)
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