Why on Earth did such a crummy thing happen yesterday?

Yesterday was a rough on Matt and I and even worse for ONE other person -- his name unknown to us -- but he is sad today ...and will be for a while ...because of something we were involved in.

We hit his dog.

More like his dog hit us ..but none-the-less...

That dog had no concept of traffic, or waiting, or fear..  We didn't have a chance to swerve. 

SHE was a big dog.  After the impact we were stunned, turned around and pulled over to check on her.  Matt thought maybe she was still alive.  I left the kids in the car and tried to figure which house was hers. 

The words "Oh No!  Crap!  How do we tell someone what just happened?" going thru our minds.

An ANGEL-OF-MAN, who apharently lives in the neighborhood, stopped and asked if we needed help.  Matt told him what happened and he knew who's dog it was.  He parked his truck, knocked on the owners door and brought him out. 

THE OWNER is a younger man, casual, from the looks of him he appeared to be the silent sort, expressionless.  When he walked passed me I didn't think he looked bothered.. in retrospect I think he was stunned by the sudden news. 

Matt, the owner, and the angel walked over to the dog.  The owner touched the dog-- at this point he became very emotional, it's obvious the dog has passed away.  The guys said a few words to one another, The owner and the angel walked back towards the house while Matt waited by the dog.  I was in the car with the kids and I could see Matt was unsure of what to do, say.   Honestly, the dog was so large, the impact so sudden and forceful, the only concellation we have is "atleast it wasn't a person."


The owner had apharently gone inside to get a jacket.. He came out with his hood up, head down, hands in pocket, walking straight to Matt.  He said "I wanna ask you something..."  Well I am ALWAYS afraid that somebody's got a gun.. Stupid!  I know!  But you've got some stupid fears too....right?

He wanted to know if she had suffered or died right away..

Aw Geez!  Why did this happen ..on a fairly dull Saturday.  We were just out to lunch.. the kids had begged for dessert but we passed (lesson learned...)


As we left the angel had gone to get a shovel that the owner needed and the two men were carrying the dog together to bury her.

Wouldn't it be great if:

The angel has been praying for an opportunity to talk to the owner.

The owner, feeling a sense of appreciation for the help he gave him, waves to the angel when they pass in the neighborhood.

The angel and the owner eventually become friends.

The owner now has a positive influence in his life that changes it for the better.

It was a horrible ordeal.  The dog lost her life -- she will be mourned.  But maybe it can be for a greater good....please. 

I BELIEVE IN A GREATER GOOD.


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