Positivity: Crash survivor Lisa Klassen ‘experienced the hand of God’
Nine days after miraculously surviving a 15-metre plunge into the icy Red River north of Winnipeg, Lisa Klassen can’t remember the accident. But because of her strong faith, she is certain the horrific crash happened for a reason.
“I’ve really experienced the hand of God throughout the whole experience. I know that everything is part of his plan,” Klassen told a room full of reporters as she sat in a wheelchair beside family members.
“(My survival) is a miracle. It was God’s hand, and obviously it wasn’t my time.”
Klassen, 23, smiled shyly and laughed as she talked about the support that has been pouring in from around the world since her accident on an icy highway bridge made headlines last week.
“It’s hard to keep track, it’s been that overwhelming. And I can’t thank people enough for that. It’s been incredible,” she said.
By Klassen’s side was her older sister, Olympic speed-skating champion Cindy Klassen, who said she will “likely” cancel the rest of her season.
“Skating is important to me, but it’s not everything. My family and my faith are the No. 1 things in my life and so it’s great to be able to be here to support Lisa,” she said.
Cindy Klassen is “Canada’s all-time most decorated Olympian.”
