Finding Supernatural Peace at 70mph and the Raw Reality of God's Mercy.

Earlier that morning, I was talking with my daughter on the phone while driving south on I-75. As we were speaking, a sudden downpour of heavy rain began. She could hear it, and because conditions became dangerous, I told her I needed to hang up. At 9:37 AM, we ended the call.

Around a minute later, my 2012 Honda Civic, with over 417,000 miles, suddenly hydroplaned. In an instant, I lost control. It felt like I was gliding or being washed downstream. The car spun at high speed. Looking back, it was probably the most dangerous moment I can remember, yet also one of the most peaceful. The Lord gave me calmness and joy.

As the car went off the road, I thought I might die, yet I had no fear. I remembered from driver’s education that staying relaxed during a crash can help prevent injury. In that moment, something reminded me to relax and go limp. I let go physically as the car continued out of control.

The car went airborne after hitting the ditch and eventually landed upside down, resting on its roof. When everything finally stopped, I was somehow out of my seatbelt and lying on the ceiling of the car. Amazingly, I was coherent and thinking clearly. I checked myself for injuries and realized I was fine. My immediate thought was, “I need to find my phone and wallet.” I found my wallet, but I could not find my phone until I realized it had automatically called emergency services.

Because my phone was connected to the car’s system, I spoke clearly to the dispatcher and gave my name and phone number. As I was speaking, I continued looking for my phone and did not realize it was lodged under the headliner of the car.



While I was talking to the operator, a passerby ran to the car. He had witnessed me flipping at high speed and urgently asked if I was okay. I could hear the concern in his voice. He asked if I was hurt, and I told him no. I then climbed out of the car. I was walking around calm, without fear, and without injury.

Emergency responders soon arrived and checked me thoroughly. Incredibly, I was not seriously injured. The car was damaged beyond repair, but I was able to gather my belongings and eventually leave safely.

Reflecting on the accident, I cannot escape the overwhelming sense of gratitude I feel toward God. I genuinely believe the Lord protected me. Given the weather, the spin, and the car flipping, the outcome could have been tragic. Yet by His mercy, I walked away alive.

I do not say that lightly. I know how vulnerable I was, and I am deeply thankful. This reminded me how fragile life is and how dependent I am on the Lord every day.

I am deeply grateful for God’s protection, for the first responders who helped, and for the prayers and concern of family and friends. May 20, 2026, could have ended very differently, and I do not take the Lord’s mercy for granted.