Wilford Woodruff had lots of different accidents throughout his life. He broke lots of bones, almost drowned, got caught in a deadly blizzard, and was even once bitten by a rabid dog. On July 25, 1872 Wilford Woodruff recorded one of these near-death experiences in his journal. He wrote:

“I went to the City at 3 o'clock to Attend the funeral of the child of Brother Wells. I had a hay rack on my wagon. I drove into my door yard & while unhitching my Horses from My wagon in my hurry I neglected to unhook the outside trace of the off Horse. As I started to lead my Horses into the Barnyard the off Horse pulled the Tongue against his legs & frightened him. By the time I got him by the Head He was so frightened I could not hold. He dragged me in a circle twice around the yard then knocked me down & I had to labor hard to keep the wagon from running over me. He finally took the road by the South Dwelling House. As he passed one hub he struck the corner of the House, broke the corner posts, knocked a hole in the House, & landed the Hind wheels. I did not do much damage to Harness rack or wagon or Horse & I was very thankful to Escape without hurt to myself or family.”

How have you been protected from physical or spiritual harm in your life?