I'm not sure what to say. I don't know how to word this. But I do know that life isn't fair. God works in some hard ways. And sometimes, life is made so much harder then needs be.
Late last week I got some very hard news and I wont share the details but I feel like this story needs to told, to be warned to others.
A good friend of mine that I haven't spoken to in far too long was injured. You see, his mom and my mom were great friends growing up and it just so happened that they both had kids only months apart. Therefore we became friends. And good friends too. But he lived in Orem, I in Springville. Sports became a part of his life as orchestra and running became mine. Time and space grew between us.
Last Thursday my mom got a call from his mom. She was in tears and could barely speak. Some weeks before my friend and his father needed a break and headed to the Dunes for the weekend. They were smart, they were protected. But that still wasn't enough.
He crashed.
He is paralyzed. For life. His spine is crushed and gone, now replaced with two rods. He will never walk again. Never be able to serve a mission. Never have kids. He didn't deserve this. No one does. I'm begging you all who read this. Whatever you do, please be safe. Think before you do something. And if you feel like maybe it isn't the best idea, maybe you shouldn't do it. You never know what could happen, what could be changed, what could possibly end.
I don't ever want this to happen to anyone else. So please, biking, four wheeling, skiing, whatever it is that you do, please be safe. Think before. Not after.
His life will never be the same. Nor will his family.
So sorry. What a difficult story. Important to share, though. I'm with you. Always be safe, please.
ReplyDeleteBecca, I'm so sorry. That's a really hard thing to go through, and I hope that he'll come out of it okay (spiritually, I mean, and emotionally). I'm sure it helps him to know that you're there. My mom was really good friends with a woman in our ward who was paralyzed from the neck down for most of her life. So I know that it's ridiculously hard. But I also know that with good friends and support, it can work out alright.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't know if I'm making any sense or helping at all. I'm sorry that you're going through a rough time. I know I'm busy with school most of the time, but if you need me, call me, okay?
Those things are so scary. I've been there though. It was nothing short of a miracle that my Dad escaped alive, and an even greater miracle that he can still walk. But in these instances we realize just how precious life is, and just how much God is part of our lives. The laws of physics and probability would pronounce my father dead right now, and your friend would still be fine. But God works through miracles and tragedies to teach us things. So scary, and so sad... I'm so sorry Becca. We need to chat sometime. I wish I was home this summer, but nonetheless, you call me when you need me ok? I'd love to know what's going on with you love. We can both help each other. ;) Keep your chin up. It doesn't last long
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