Life is so precious

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make you "wake up," put things into perspecitive and realize just how lucky you are and how life is so fragile and so precious. I got a startling phone call today at work and I was informed that one of my best friends had been in a terrible car accident and was at a downtown hospital. A million things run through my mind, is he conscious? what will he look like? will he make it out of this okay? what will I do if he doesn't make it?

Fortunately, I was able to leave work early and get down there to see him. I was taken aback when I first saw him, and I had to fight the tears back. Here was this grown man with a terrified little boy look on his face when I saw him. His face all cut up with multiple abrasions on his arms, legs and chest. Be strong, that's what I kept telling myself. I had to reassure him that he was going to be okay. His family was going to see him in a matter of hours and we had to get him cleaned up so he wouldn't look so mangled and they wouldn't be so scared.

I spent a few hours there at his bedside today, we recounted old stories and talked some about the accident. He didn't remember too much of it, which I figured was a good thing. He will be in the hospital at least until Sunday and then they will release him. He has a lot to deal with ahead of him. He's a strong person, he can do it. My prayers are with you TG I love you !

Sometimes I wonder if these bad things that happen are like a warning to slow down and enjoy this journey called life, don't rush so much, take time to realize what's important, smell the roses, talk with your family, tell people you love them....maybe these are all just signs to really Enjoy life???