I was driving home on Father’s Day, 6-18-17, from a football camp at Northern Arizona University. I was in Boulder City, NV coming up a hill. I heard a pop, and my van wouldn’t accelerate. I have (really had!) a 2014 Honda Odyssey. I pulled over because I thought I had a flat tire. Smoke started coming out of my engine. I was driving with my teenage son, Kobi. We hopped out of the car, and within seconds, fire danced on the hood of my car! I wanted to grab my laptop and camera that were in the back of the car, but I was scared that the car would explode! I guess I’ve seen it on TV too much. Kobi and I backed away from the car, and luckily, we were five minutes away from the local fire department and police station.

There Are Still Many Great People in This World
By the time I had reached the back of my van, another car had pulled over already. The lady driving indicated that she was on the telephone with emergency dispatch. Several other people stopped to ask if we were okay. One woman brought Kobi and me cold Gatoroids.
The Boulder City Fire Department was at the scene within five minutes. They were able to recover my camera and laptop (that I’m typing on right now!). No one got hurt, except my white minivan. Oh well. She was just metal.



Thankful
I have always been known to be an overachiever, so when my van goes out, I have to go all out. Blow the thing up! 🔥 Seriously, it was kind of scary.
I’m thankful that there are still many great people in this world. Often, we hear about all of the horrible events that occur in this world, but it’s important to acknowledge the many kindhearted people who took time out of their busy day to offer us a Gatoraid or stop and call for help. I’m thankful that no one was injured. Yes, it’s inconvenient replacing a car that was pretty new, but it’s replaceable. People aren’t. Kind hearts aren’t. My gratitude goes out to the people of Boulder City. There are still many great people in this world, and I was blessed by some of them over the weekend. Additionally, my neighbor let me borrow her car for the day while I straightened things out with car auto insurance.
I hope you all had less eventful weekends! Or if they were eventful, I hope they were full of fun and family time! Have a wonderful week (what’s left of it!). Do something kind for someone. It’ll go a long ways. ❤️
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So so so glad you both are okay, car can be replaced human can’t.
Happy to read that good people exist, with creed caste and race they come out and help!
Happy to see you here! Stay blessed
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Thank you! I really appreciate it and agree! ❤️
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Wow! Sorry about your minivan but I’m so happy that you and your son are safe. Material things come and go but people are one of a kind. Stay blessed!
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Thank you, Cherylene. ❤️
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The incident is horable and I’m glad your family is OK. The message is awesome and kindness does exist. Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Thank you very much. Your words are very kind! ❤️
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Enjoyed reading it despite the scariness of the car on fire. Staying away from the car was a great decision. We are very glad that you and your son are okay.
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Thank you! Yeah, it happened so fast! It was best that I stayed away.
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Oh my gosh! I am so glad you’re okay! ❤ I'm glad you were able to salvage those things and those people are so kind. ❤
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Thank you! Can’t ruin my stories! 😬 I did have them backed up, but it’s a pain getting new stuff. I appreciate your kind words! ❤️
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Oh, my ! So glad you are okay. You’re so right…the car can be replaced ! And I’m always happy to hear of the goodness of folks…strangers or friends. We need that ethic now, more than ever.
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Thank you! ❤️ It was scary, but we are fine.
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So glad you and family weren’t hurt.
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Thank you, John! ❤️
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Ipuna, wow, thanking God you and Kobi are ok. What a blessing that you were able to get out safely, that there were so many willing to help, and that you are able to see the blessing in this. You could be mad, ranting, but you chose to see the good that was all around you while this was going on. God bless you and praying you find your new vehicle quickly. 🙂
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Thank you, Margaret! It helps to see the positive in everything. Thank you. Car shopping still. It will work out.
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Omg omg how did this happen?? so scary I am driving to work tom hehehe… But I am glad you are ok
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It was a fluke. It was hot outside, but it shouldn’t happen to newer cars. The fire department said that sometimes pipes in the engine crack and gas leaks, which makes the engine catch on fire.
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Omg scary
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So happy that you and Kobi are both okay. Sometimes life gives us these unlucky situations that can make us feel very lucky!
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For sure. Thank you!
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Amazing to see your courage . Thankful that you and your son Kobie are safe . I must say that you are a very determined person 👩💻 .
Stay blessed !
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Thank you very much. That is definitely a great world to describe me. I truly appreciate it.
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Thank God you and your son are OK. I truly believe the amount of kindhearted people in the world overgrows the number of selfish people. I’m glad you had all the help you needed.
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Yes! Thank you. I truly appreciate your kind words.
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Hi, I am happy to hear you and your son are ok! And you are right, a car is just metal and can be replaced✨
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Thank you, Eric!
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Wo! That is crazy Ipuna! My wife also has a Honda Odyssey, a 2016. I hope this isn’t a flaw with that model van. Good thing you got outta there quick. That was a smart move to not wait around grabbing belongings because you’re right, the whole van could’ve blown up if the fire reached the gas tank. Thank God everything is ok. Godbless.
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Thank you! There was a recall on around 1 million Honda Odysseys between 2005-2010 because the fuel injector had a problem and was catching fire. I called Honda, and they just said that this was an exception type case, so hopefully, your van is A okay! Thanks for the kind words!
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Thank God, you and you’ll are fine. Yes, it feels good to know that the world is full of wonderful people. Take care, Ipuna.
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Thank you, Sadaf!
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OMFG! I started reading this thinking, “wow, cool story” then I realised it was real!! I, so glad you got out ok with Kobi. Scary stuff!
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Ha ha. Yep. No fiction here! Thank you. We are fine. Car shopping is a pain and a little fun.
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I don’t know if you have Mazdas over there but my Mazda 3 has been the BEST car I’ve ever had.
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Jessica, I live in Las Vegas, so we have Mazdas. Thank you for the suggestion!
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I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Feel free to check it out https://www.livingvsexisting.com/sunshine-blogger-award/
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Thank you! ❤️
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How crazy! im glad all is well and that you both got out of time! i couldnt agree more, people that go out of their way to help need to be acknoledged more often.
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Thank you!
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Heck, this must have been terrifying. I’m so glad you & Kobi are okay (though a little shook up I’d imagine!) – the metal is replaceable, you’re not. It’s so heartening to hear the kindness and quick responses of others though, including the rescue services and such a sweet neighbour you have too 🙂
Caz x
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It was scary! But I am grateful that Kobi and I are okay. Thank you! ❤️
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I’m glad you’re both all right! It must have been a pretty scary sight, that flaming van. I hope your car insurance claim works out. 😀
It’s really incredible how people actually stopped to help, kindness still exists in this world. ❤️
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Luckily, my insurance is working out. Thank you! ❤️
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Glad it’s working out! ❤️
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Yes there are still some great people in the world and so the world on.. I agreed with you.
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Thank you. ❤️
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Absolutely inspirational…. As Lana del Rey says in her song “Ride”: I believe in the kindness of strangers” … I do too 😀
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Thank you very much. Despite the rough time, there was a bright light made of people around me. It was touching to me. ❤️
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So nice to hear about the kindness of others. You’re right, there are many good people in the world. We become disillusioned with all the bad we hear about. It’s nice to be reminded that kindness can be found in strangers. Thankful that you and your children are okay!
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Thank you. I agree. We need to hear about the good more often! ❤️
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So Ipuna you have had that lucky day out so to say. Imagining the the other way round. Oh! Let us not think of.
You saw that smoke at the right time. But why and how do these things happen. OMG
Shiva
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Right! It wasn’t supposed to happen, but I’m grateful my son and I are safe. Thank you, Shiva.
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Appreciation for great people
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It’s hard to remember that there really are genuine kind hearted people but they are around! Thankyou for this
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Thank you! There is so much divide, it’s nice when people come together for positive things. ❤️
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