Parishner Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 yup, he must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 must be a really awesome plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust's Sister Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafgeek Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 At least he won't have to work that shift now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezic Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 i can't say that i have been in a similar situation save in a few dreams though i was close one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Wow. I'm extremely thankful that you're alright, and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BCatholic139 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Wow, that is a scary situation. May God be with you and your co-worker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Yikes, I really hope that your coworker gets the help he needs. Stress can sometimes make monsters out of people, making them act irrational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatty07 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 !!!!!!! my goodness, I am glad you're all right!! That's so scary!!! You'll be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T-Bone Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I've been in two car accidents that could have easily been fatal, and had a gun to my temple once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 [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... [right][snapback]782278[/snapback][/right] [/quote] 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 [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! [right][snapback]782176[/snapback][/right] [/quote] 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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