Yesterday I received a call that my little, baby, brother was on his way to the hospital. My brother, who I had been having dinner with just a short time ago, was in an accident.
This isn't a call one ever wants to receive, that much is clear, but you never think it'll happen to YOUR sibling. You hear about others getting into accidents, especially in my line of work, but family is a total different thing.
But the call came in, and my heart stopped. Mom said he was okay, some pain in his stomach, but in that moment, all I could think of was the twisted metal and glass shatters I've seen in so many photos at work. The numerous cases I've worked on with people passing, suffering from chronic pain, breaking bones, you name it.
Fortunately Josh was driving because I wholeheartedly couldn't focus on anything more than Brandon at that moment. We took off to the hospital, Josh let me out at the ER doors and I rushed in to ask reception where to track him down and basically pounced on the door separating the ER from the lobby. I rushed to his room to find him, lying in bed, brace on his neck, our older brother working on grabbing a blanket to give him some warmth.
My heart breaks and I'm near tears but I can breath again, finally, he's okay.
This is not an image I want to see... ever again.
My brother walked away from this total accident with a bruised and pained side but overall is unscathed. A little more thankful to be alive and grateful for what he has, but largely, he's okay.
His truck on the other hand...
I wanted to make this post to remind you all to be more cautious. Arriving behind schedule won't be the end of the world but rushing or being careless with your driving may be the end of yours.... or the person you hit.
Pay attention when you're driving. Put distractions away and focus only on getting from point A to point B. Be here to tell your loved ones that you love them. Don't be the reason you or someone else's family loses someone.
I wanted to make this post to remind you all to be more cautious. Arriving behind schedule won't be the end of the world but rushing or being careless with your driving may be the end of yours.... or the person you hit.
Pay attention when you're driving. Put distractions away and focus only on getting from point A to point B. Be here to tell your loved ones that you love them. Don't be the reason you or someone else's family loses someone.
Slow down.
Wear your seatbelt.
Stay safe.
Stay safe.
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