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Family Offer Thanks: Driver Slams Into Downed Tree After Last Week’s Storms
April 4, 2022
Early last Thursday morning, Jim Harrison of Walnut Hill was headed to work. Severe storms had passed through the area before daylight.
His wife, Amanda, said the family had prayed for protection from the storm the night before, and they had made it safely through the worst of the weather.
They did not know that high winds had downed a tree on Pine Forest Road, not far from Highway 97. Jim was unable to see the tree, blinded by headlights from a vehicle that was turning around. His GMC Yukon Denali crashed into the tree.
“He hit it and then sailed through the tree debris and into the ditch,’ Amanda said. “Thankfully he walked away with a busted lip and soreness from the air bag and that’s it.”
“The state trooper asked who was driving and Jim said, ‘I was at first but then Jesus took the wheel. Thank you God for your protection over him,” Amanda added. “It’s definitely a witness to the fact that God had him.”
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6 Responses to “Family Offer Thanks: Driver Slams Into Downed Tree After Last Week’s Storms”
Concerned, I would like to see the county remove the multitude of diseased trees that line our streets and highways. That’s where I’ve seen the majority of downed trees on the road. .
( notice ) — to everyone reading this please check your trees or have them inspected I have seen the inside of so many trees that are rotting away ? many trees have been hit by lightning and are going to come down on your home or car and even on streets and highways . please trust me on this with the storms that have hit this area many trees are leaning towards homes don’t wait until it’s to late chances are your insurance company might fight not to pay your claim ( meaning ) they feel as if you knew the tree was dangerous but you failed to have it cut down now is the time take care of business. welcome to Florida.
Hey Jimbo we are glad your ok man! Seriously, that could have been a lot worse.
God is a good God and so worthy to be Praised.
HE is there – just ask and believe…..
My prayers go out to this family. It is so beautiful to see someone witnessing to the goodness of God, giving him praise for his blessings. May God continue to be with you and your family.