Today we went to church and out to lunch, then ran by the grocery to pick up a few items.  On the way back home, DH was driving.  He took this shortcut that we sometimes take through a new neighborhood they are building as it is closer to our house.  However, the little road crosses a railroad track with no warning lights and no bar that comes down in front of you.  This isn't a problem usually, as I know when I am driving I actually usually stop (or at least slow waaay down) and look both ways before continuing (and DH usually does the same).  I was tired as the kids got me up extra early this morning, so I was kind of dozing, and I looked toward the driver's side and saw what appeared to be DH messing with a piece of paper or something.  Then he & I both looked out his side window at about the same time, and there was a train coming fast right at us.    I am so thankful to God that we weren't hit as we would have all surely been killed or almost killed.  I know God has a plan for everything and only He knows when our time is up, but I am so glad that He saved our lives today.  I could not stop crying and almost hyperventilating, and as we pulled into our driveway, a man with an Exxon shirt came up after Matt had parked and we were still sitting in the car.  He said that he had seen it almost happen and apparently it must have been a *very* close call.  He also said that there were a few people almost killed at that same spot a few weeks ago.  I think I remember seeing that in the paper.  I made DH promise that we would NEVER take that shortcut again.  I am still so shaken up about it.  After I had time to sit down and calm down a bit, Matt, Elizabeth, Michael & myself sat down on the couch and prayed about it & praised God for keeping us safe.  (Katie was napping.)  DH says there were probably about 10 to 12 train car lengths between us & the train, but it sure looked closer to me, and it was coming on fast. 

Thank you God for our family's safety & protection.  Help us remember to keep You at the center of our lives, and please continue to watch over us and keep us safe, and prevent us from doing stupid things that would cause us or others to be harmed.  Amen.