One normal day about forty years ago, I was walking home from a friend’s house. I was in front of the next door neighbor’s house minding my own business. Suddenly, I was surrounded by at least 8-10 snarling dogs.I froze.
I was about 9 at the time.
The dogs had been running in a pack in the area at times. There were even reports these dogs – neighborhood dogs that had become aggressive – had mauled puppies. Looking at their snarling faces I had no doubt these dogs were the culprits.
They were taking a step up to me at that very moment.
I thought I might kick the smallest and leap either into a small tree or get my back to a huge poplar tree just to have a chance.
But then someone started bellowing. I looked up and there was my father, running at full-tilt toward these dogs, waving his arms. Confused, the dogs scattered and I was safe. If my dad had not seen me, I most likely would have been mauled that day. It was the day my father likely saved my life. He explained that yelling and charging a dog confused them. It’s a trick I’ve used several times since to back aggressive dogs down.
My father passed away about 8 years ago and it has been an event mostly forgotten in the family since that time. But since it’s Father’s Day, I was thinking about him and what he did for me that day and so many days of my life. Without my father’s actions that day long ago, I would not be here. My daughter would not have been born. I wouldn’t have achieved many of the things I’ve done like writing books or helping a few people along the way. Dad did a lot more for me over the years, too many to re-count here but I remember the day he literally saved my life. So many thanks to my father and all those who put in a good effort day after day for their families through thick and thin.
11 thoughts on “One Day I Almost Died”
Thx 4 the reblog!
You’re welcome, PHS! Wonderful tribute to your father.
Thx, least I could do in his memory.
What a wonderful story that I can totally relate to and believe many people will.
Reblogged this on mallie1025.
What a wonderful memory of your father. All of us who know you also thank him for saving you so we could enjoy you and your works. Happy Father’s day Reblogged on mallie1025.
Thanks for the reblog. I’m sure he’d appreciate your sentiment.
What a lovely tribute to your father. No doubt your life would have changed forever had he not run those dogs off. He protected you then and still protects you now with the wisdom he imparted to you about snarling dogs and probably many other things. I’m sure your father is smiling down on you for the memories and sentiments shared. Oh, and Happy Father’s Day!
Indeed! Thank you, Laura!