Have you ever stared death in the face?

[Parishner]

Tonight at my job I was in a life or death situation. I literally stared death in the eyes, time stood still. An employee was upset with the new scehdule; I asked of for Saturday, and he did too, I got it off, so he has to work, and I took one of his days during the week. No reason to kill someone right?

He takes the knife that we use at work, now it is a big long knife, pins me up in the corner and puts the knife right at my throat. He said something like "You know how quickly I can end your life" or something, I really didn't hear what he was saying. All I was thinking about was my life, what I did wrong, what I could have done better, I thought about my future, my future as a lawyer, the future I could have with my wife whom God would choose for me, the future that I couldn't have with my offspring.

I stared death in the eye, and my life flashed before me. Luckily someone decided to come in and get the new schedule right at the momment he had the knife right up against my throat and ready to bring it across. Luckily he stopped it, locked him in a room and called the police. Luckily I am still alive and unharmed.

It turns out his wife just left him, his brother died, he hadn't been taking his medication and was drunk. I don't intend on pursuing any charges but pray that he may reform his life and come to see Christ and his Church.

I just keep thinking, I could be dead right now, if by the grace of God someone didn't come in at the momment death was imminent.

God must have some plan for me hey?

[prose]

yup, he must.

[missionseeker]

must be a really awesome plan

[Dust's Sister]

Yup, he has many more plans for you that he wants you to know that he has you here for a reason. thanks for sharing your story.

[Deafgeek]

At least he won't have to work that shift now...

[jezic]

i can't say that i have been in a similar situation save in a few dreams though i was close one time.

[Paladin D]

Wow.

I'm extremely thankful that you're alright, and well.

[Proud2BCatholic139]

Wow, that is a scary situation.
May God be with you and your co-worker.

[Dreamweaver]

Yikes, I really hope that your coworker gets the help he needs. Stress can sometimes make monsters out of people, making them act irrational.

[beatty07]

well I'd thought I'd been to the edge until I read your story...that definitely takes the prize. Praise God....

It's impressive that you're already calm enough about it to write this post and talk about not pressing charges!

[photosynthesis]

!!!!!!!

my goodness, I am glad you're all right!! That's so scary!!!

You'll be in my prayers.

[philothea]

Eeeeek!

(shiver)

Well, I've had people in the car next to me point a gun in my direction. I don't know what they were thinking, or if it was even real, but I ignored them and they left me alone. It was a bit nervewracking though! And once I was moments away from killing myself.

But nothing so exciting as your experience. Wow. Thanks for sharing it with us. I imagine it was very life changing!

[Guest T-Bone]

I've been in two car accidents that could have easily been fatal, and had a gun to my temple once...

[philothea]

[quote name='T-Bone' date='Nov 8 2005, 01:56 AM']I've been in two car accidents that could have easily been fatal, and had a gun to my temple once...
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Dangit, T-Bone!

I remember hearing about your accidents, and I was already upset enough. A gun too?


You need to be kept somewhere safe!

[Norseman82]

[quote name='beatty07' date='Nov 8 2005, 12:45 AM']
It's impressive that you're already calm enough about it to write this post and talk about not pressing charges!
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Parishner, IT IS YOUR DUTY TO PRESS CHARGES!!!!

This guy is dangerous, unstable, and could hurt [i]someone else[/i]. This may be the chance to get him off the streets. It will serve as paper trail in case the wife needs to file a restraining order against him, or in case he tries to sue your employer.

It's nice to be merciful to the criminal, but there is also a responsibility to the rest of society as well.

And BTW, I've been threatened with a knife in a domestic situation by the family drunk, so I've been in your shoes.

[Carrie]

I've had a knife to my throat as well.

Prayers for you and for your co-worker who seems to really need them.

[onathing1]

Wow....praying for you! and for that man...cuz he sounds like he needs alot of prayers.

[Catholictothecore]

I was once nearly hit by a car when I was....what, 13? Musta been. I jumped off the wagon on a hay ride and all I remember after that is the glare of his headlights. He missed by like, inches. But one thing I do remember is the physcical feeling of being thrown into the ditch. I think my gauridan angel had something to do with that as nobody else was within thirty feet.

Prays for that dude.

[prose]

[quote name='Norseman82' date='Nov 8 2005, 09:18 AM']Parishner, IT IS YOUR DUTY TO PRESS CHARGES!!!!

This guy is dangerous, unstable, and could hurt [i]someone else[/i].  This may be the chance to get him off the streets.  It will serve as paper trail in case the wife needs to file a restraining order against him, or in case he tries to sue your employer. 

It's nice to be merciful to the criminal, but there is also a responsibility to the rest of society as well.

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I have to agree....

[Lil Red]

prayers for you and for him.