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SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL

Last night I had to drive home from work in a bad snow storm. It had rained a few hours before it snowed and created a nice slippery coating under the newly fallen snow. I am still not used to my cars anti-lock brake system and have felt little control in these kind of conditions. As I was driving down I-35W I hit an slippery spot and lost all control of the brakes and the steering, I slid right into the side rail. I had spun 180 degrees facing oncoming traffic.  I wasn't hurt at all and was able to drive home, but I couldn't help getting very upset. I couldn't help it get mad at God, I mean isn't He supposed to protect me from these things? I had just prayed the day before that He would help us to pay off the car loan and now here I had caused $500 more of damages! I told myself it was a silly thing to get to upset about and I should be thankful for our good insurance and that I felt completely safe in the vehicle while I was sliding, but I hated the feeling o...