Cab Driver Prays for Safety

Okay, so my last cab ride gave me a lot to think about.

As usual, I was running late for the journalism class that I teach daily. No time for a frugal choice of public transportation. (Bus ride: $1.50; cab ride with generous tip: $8)

So, to make the cab ride seem less wasteful, I interviewed my cab driver, Monise from Haiti. She gave me hope and she scared me, A LOT! I've hit a major setback in the phobia lane.

Fearful Me: "What's your number #1 driving tip.
Driver: (She laughs!!! Every driver, I've interviewed laughs when I ask this question.)

Me: No really. What's your secret?
Driver: "My secret is God. I count on God because otherwise, I can't do this job."

Me: Oh Really.
Driver: It's a very dangerous job, but when you pray to God, you have power.

Me: Hmmm....
Driver: A lot of accidents could happen. A lot of people drive crazy. For five years, I've been driving a cab. I go out every day and I'm still alive and I say: Thank God.


So....My (already) strong faith in God is renewed, but I have less faith in other drivers.

Still...I plan to look for that driving manual...oneday....soon...