A young Nigerian man recently shared his harrowing experience of losing his leg in a tragic accident while on his way to see his newborn baby for the first time. His emotional recount of the incident has touched many hearts online.
The new father wrote:
“I was at work that very faithful day when I got the news that my wife had just given birth. This was my first child; you can imagine how excited I was. Everyone at work was happy for me, and we all celebrated. I immediately took permission from my boss to go see my son and the mom at the hospital. He told me it was okay and even gave me some cash to buy something for my wife and the baby.
I stood at the roadside waiting for a taxi; it took me about 12 minutes to get one. Five people were inside, including the driver. I had already called my wife and informed her I was on my way. I noticed that the driver was speeding. I asked him several times to slow down, but he kept ignoring me. It was the third time that he finally responded angrily, saying that he had been driving for more than 13 years and that I shouldn’t teach him his job.
I seemed to be the only one complaining, as I noticed the other passengers were all quiet about it, so I decided to let go and stay mute as well. It was about 10 minutes later when it all happened. The driver was trying to overtake a heavy truck. After that, I only saw myself at the hospital after about 12 hours, and I was told that I was the only person in the vehicle who survived the accident, and that’s how I got to this stage of having just one leg.
Well, I thank God for life. Though I cry at times, especially when I come across my old pictures and remember how I used to walk on both legs, it’s okay now 😥🤦😭. I believe God has a reason for every circumstance in our lives. He saved me for a reason, and I’m thankful.”
This heartfelt story serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of gratitude, even in the face of unimaginable challenges.