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Bonnie Wiscombe's avatar

Of COURSE you handled that hand brake like a pro!! So proud of you... ;)

Emily Burnett's avatar

Why thank you very much ;) We're the lucky ones who got to grow up with hand brakes...could come in handy in other settings, like being in a spy movie

Teyani Whitman's avatar

Great story Emily! So awesome you could control your spin…. I’ve never heard of something like that (naive me)

I love the idea of having a “Sweet and Sour” day! In fact, I think I’m off to order it post haste!

Emily Burnett's avatar

I'm so glad you enjoyed the story and the idea of Sweet and Sour day, Teyani! I hope you got a promising fortune with your post haste order ;)

And you're definitely not naive about controlling spin...it was just part of teenage life in wintery Montana driving old cars with hand brakes haha

Barry J McDonald's avatar

Wow, that’s quite the story - It’s amazing how life throws unexpected curveballs—like a T-bone accident—just when you think you’ve got everything figured out. Your view on gratitude, especially after a shock, reminds us that even the sour moments can lead to sweet realisations.

Emily Burnett's avatar

Thanks, Barry. "Unexpected curveballs" is right! Sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always stories to remember, learn from, find the humor in...

Karin McLean's avatar

So glad you were ok! I loved that you allowed yourself to feel the sour and the sweet!

Emily Burnett's avatar

Thanks, Karin! You especially know that this could've easily been much worse, and I'm also grateful it wasn't. You're a great example of allowing both sour and sweet!

Karin McLean's avatar

Awe, thank you Emily!!!

Cara Bradley's avatar

Wow. What a story. So glad you left the scene unscathed.

Emily Burnett's avatar

I was definitely watched over that day! Thank you, Cara.

Cara Bradley's avatar

Happy new year my friend.