Every now and then, it takes an out of the ordinary event or experience to snap us out of our daily routines and help us realize how much we have. These are often referred to as "reality-checks." They come in various forms; different people respond to different things. I am writing this because I experienced one of these reality-checks today, and I don't want anyone else to wait for their next one before they realize how blessed they truly are.
At around 4:00 today I was painting my parents bedroom (and doing a mighty fine job, if I do say so myself) when my dad called and said he had been in a car accident on the way home from work. He said he was ok, but the adrenaline was still pumping. I immediately stopped painting and left with my mom and brother to go pick my dad up.
To make a long story short, my dad wasn't seriously injured, but he could've been. He was t-boned by a car that was traveling around 50 mph. Had it been a truck or SUV, who knows what kind of shape he would be in. I have not had a whole lot of time to process things, but there are some lessons that come to mind right off the bat.
First, don't ever take anyone or anything for granted...you never know when it/they may be gone.
Second, as soon as you're done reading this, tell evryone close to you how much you love them...just in case you don't get another chance.
Third, drive carefully!I could keep going, but I think you get the idea.
Blessings to you all
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