The blink of an eye
An entire life can change
Try to hold on tight
What a week.
A family member had a bad fall this week, and hit their head on the pavement, hard. One minute they were on their feet, the next they were sprawled on the ground in a spreading pool of blood. It was traumatic, to say the least. Thank God everyone is alright – a quick ride to the local hospital in an ambulance, some tests and examinations, a tetanus shot and a row of stitches to close up a deep gash.
It was scary, but miraculously we’re all OK. Shaken, bruised, sore and battered, but OK.
Hold your loved ones extra close, and give them a big hug for me – life can change in the blink of an eye, and all too often there’s nothing we can do about it. Just hold on tight – to yourself, to each other, to this crazy rollercoaster we call life.
Also – while the news can be full of horror and misery, I’m repeatedly reminded that individual human beings are, by and large, good. When my family member fell, strangers rushed over to help. A young first attendent from a nearby construction site used a pressure bandage to staunch the bleeding, and checked for other injuries. The owner of a nail spa ran out with towels, a man picking up his lunch brought over a bottle of water, and another lady helped us into a chair while we waited for the ambulance. It was beautiful and inspiring and reminded me that there is still so much good in this world, in average, everyday people like you and me. There’s still good, and it’s worth fighting for.
And because this has been a bit of a heavy one, here’s a photo of my kiddo from earlier in the week, living his best life on a gorgeous fall day.
I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy week – and Happy Thanksgiving to any fellow Canadians!!
Jama is hosting Poetry Friday this week.