Many of you have heard about it already, but my brand new companion, Sister Brown, and I were in a serious car accident on Tuesday. We had just dropped off groceries at the apartment and went back out to do some service for a nonmember. I was waiting to turn left out of our apartments onto the busy road of Knickerbocker when I saw someone waiting to go behind me. I still don't know why I did this, but when I saw them, I went, without paying attention to the traffic. The next thing I saw was a red jeep coming at us on my side at about 40 - 50 mph. I remember the impact, but I lost consciousness for a few seconds and the next thing I remember is rolling backwards into the parking lot of the shops across the street. The impact had turned the car 180 degrees around and pushed us backwards. My ears were ringing and my heart beat was going a million miles an hour, but I heard Sister Brown telling me that we had been in a car accident and that the phone was at her feet and I needed to cal 911. I reached with difficulty down to the phone and started calling, but soon witnesses had arrived and told us that they were already on their way, so I hung up. Sister Brown then told me to call President Heap, so I did and through hyperventilating and tears, I told him what happened and he promised to send us help. During the phone call, two ladies (one of which was the driver behind me when I went out into traffic) grabbed Sister Browns hands and started to pray with her.
Soon the paramedics arrived and had to take Sister Brown out of the car on a gurney due to her hitting her head on the window next to her. My head was jostled and my nose was bleeding due to the left side airbag hitting me. I climbed out the passenger's side because my door was jammed shut, and found myself in the arms of the senior missionary couple who lived in the building just next to us. The paramedics then escorted me to the ambulance and we went to the hospital. There I received a ct scan and several x-rays. Due to the grace of God, my companion and I escaped without any concussions or broken bones!
That night, Sister Cayton (the supplies coordinator for the mission) stayed in our apartment with us while Elder Cayton (the vehicle coordinator) got a hotel. The next day President and Sister Heap took us to the Court House to pay my citation for failure to yield and I paid the citation of almost $700. I couldn't even believe I was able to pay the fine because I was worried my bank account wouldn't let me transfer that many funds, but they did!
The biggest miracle in my eyes was that the driver of the other car was completely fine and didn't have any lasting effects from the crash! There were so many miracles that I witnessed from this incidence, but I am so grateful she was not hurt.
In other news, this Saturday I got to meet Elder Rasband of the quorum of the 12 apostles! he gave an amazing instruction to all the missionaries of the Texas Lubbock Mission and I learned so much from him! It was so needed in a time like this!
Brothers and Sisters, I can truly testify that this church is true without a doubt in my head. I know that Jesus is the Christ and that we can all become like our Heavenly Father and be with them again through Him and His sacrifice! I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that it can help anyone in any circumstance of their life to lead them to happiness. I know the work I am doing out here is a good one and I wouldn't rather be anywhere else! I love this church and I love my mission!
I love y'all and I hope y'all have Happy Holidays!
Love,
Sister Heather Overson
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