On Monday, my sister and her kids were in a car accident. I was actually visiting her, but had decided to stay at the house while she took the kids to school. Not even 20 minutes after she left, her husband informed me that she had been in an accident. Everyone was okay but a bit bruised and shaken up. When we arrived at the scene, emergency vehicles and bystanders were everywhere. It was more serious than we’d imagined. All of the airbags had deployed, and the front of her Suburban was caved in. They were all visibly shaken. Afterwards, we spent the morning and afternoon in the ER making sure everyone was fine. Several bruises and scrapes, but nothing serious besides her SUV being totaled. Throughout the day, my sister kept repeating “Thank You, God.”
I felt so heavy during my drive home. I wanted to cry, but the tears wouldn’t come. It wasn’t until I made it home (thank God!) that they started flowing. I was so grateful we didn’t lose anyone. So grateful no one was badly injured. But I cried the most because I wanted to talk to my mom and couldn’t. I needed her to console me, but she wasn’t here.
All of this made me think about what was really important. We have a full-blown war going on, people losing their lives daily, and I was focused on making sure I made at least 3-4 posts during my scheduled times. Why?!
Right now, my goal is to stay as present as I can and focus on what’s most important. I love to write, so I knew I wouldn’t/couldn’t stay away too long.
Y’all, life and people are so very precious. Make sure you cherish both. I mean, fully cherish them.
I pray this reads well. I don’t feel like reviewing or revising it. I needed to get it out because it’s been weighing on me.
Please take care of yourselves. And again, cherish those you love. Make sure they know they are loved. ♥️
I truly love you,
Shaun
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