It saddens me. I feel for her parents. I know the pain of child all too well. It's cruel and unbearable. Unimaginable, not that I'd ever want anyone to share or imagine this pain. My only hope is that she didn't feel a thing and that it was instant.
I'm in so much pain and I'm reliving my own experience of finding out what happened to Preston. I can put myself in her parents' shoes and my heart breaks all over again. For myself, for my family, for those who have lost and for this new family joining the club that no one ever wants to be a part of. I pray that they find support and a path of healing that is not destructive.
As you pray for her soul and her family, I want to take this time to say:
Slow down...
In all sense of the words - slow down...
Our lives are so fast paced. There's always so much to do and it always feels like we are rushed. I know that sometimes we can't help the flow of life. I know all too well, as my work is very fast paced and I don't even see the work day go by. I know it all too well, as I get home and have what seems like limited time to spend with Samantha since she goes to bed so early now. And then there's dinner, and dishes, and cleaning up, etc.
That being said, slow down where you can. I think this kind of goes back to one of my first posts (Take Control) where I talked about controlling what you can in life - and try to let go of what you can't. Easier said than done, but it's good to try!
Slow down when you drive. I detest being late, but really going a little faster will save you what? In the grand scheme of things, a minute or two - maybe as much as 5? Is that worth it? Why not slow down and enjoy the song on the radio a little longer?
Slow down at home with your family. Enjoy the precious time that you have with each other. This tragedy is a testament to us needing to slow down and appreciate what we have - our loved ones. I've tried so hard to take in every moment that I can with Samantha. I feel somewhat accomplished in that area. I'm amazed that she's already 9 months, but at the same time, I don't feel like it's flown by. And hopefully, that's a sign that I'm savoring the moments and enjoying them for what they are. Cherished moments.
Slow down, and do something for yourself. Why not take a day off and go to the spa, or on a shopping spree? Why not go see a movie with your significant other? Why not, just hug your child for half an hour after they fall asleep.
Life is filled with fleeting moments. Appreciate them. Savor them. Take them in. Life is just too short to do otherwise.
Links to the full news story:
http://www.9news.com/news/local/fatal-crash-near-castle-view-high-school/322058373
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/1-killed-in-car-crash-near-castle-rock-high-school
