Letter: Scary experience ends up positive

Dear Editor:

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, I had an

experience that both scared me and also made me a believer.

While driving home with my Christmas

tree in the back of my old blue Chevy, my tire just came off, going

60 mph on Highway 37 right next to the Kootenai River. I grinded to

a stop in the middle of the highway and was in total shock.

The car behind me was able to stop and

not slam into the back of me. And the truck coming in the other

direction had enough time to avoid me and my loose tire rolling

down the highway. As I mentioned I was in shock that this had just

happened and how close I was to going over the side into the

river.

The two vehicles stopped and took the

time to help me when I needed it most. I could not think clearly

and they were organized and diverted traffic while I called for a

tow truck. Not only did they help me there but stayed with me until

the tow truck came … and then gave me a ride home.

I do believe that living in a small

town where people are friendly and willing to help each other is

why I had a bad experience turn out to be a positive one. I only

moved here three years ago but I know that where I came from

before, I could be still sitting on that highway with no one

helping me, just passing by.

Thank you, God, for watching over me

that day and sending your angels to help. And a special thank you

to April Rainey with the U.S. Forest Service, Rick Nielson and

Alana Smith. You are very kind and considerate people.

Tracy Stoick

Libby