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06/19/2012 07:26 PM
IDoNotKnow
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I was going to just post this under "Today I am grateful.." but I thought it was more important.

Over the last few days I have realized that our life is a gift.

That does NOT mean it is easy.

I would NOT call my life easy and I have read many of your posts and would not call them easy however...

it is still a gift.

If you believe in God... It is a gift from God.

If you don't then... it is still a gift.

There is no promise that we will be here tomorrow.

The only thing we have is right NOW.

This is actually just coming to me now.

God taught me a lesson.

On Sunday I could have easily lost my life.

My brother and I could have easily been killed.

A SUV run into the driver's door (my door) going about 45 to 50 mph.

After looking at my car I realize that it really is a miracle that I am alive.

I hurt like hell but I am alive.

IF there had been another car in the right lane my brother and I would have been killed.

I am 100% sure of that.

My poor 2012, one year old car, might be totaled but my brother and I are alive.

We were given life but it can be taken away in an instant.

Do something today that you always wanted to do but never did. Don't wait.

Help someone today.

Hug your daughter, son, mother, father.

Tell them you love them.

On Sunday when I asked if anyone wanted to come with me to Staples I expected to here "no" but my brother said "sure I will go".

Later that day he told us that he knew there was a reason he said yes.

He was the one that kept it together.

He helped me so much.

I am the adult and should have acted like one but I was literally kneeling by the side of the road screaming and shaking.

He called 911. The other car did too but we didn't know that.

He got me out of the car. I couldn't get out of my door because it was completely crushed in.

I have been reliving these few minutes over and over again for the last few days.

Sometimes I find myself sitting and rocking with the pictures going through my mind and feelings going through my body. The terror...

Give someone you love a hug.

Tell them you love them.

Do something for someone else.

When we were hurt no one stopped for us to help. There were tons of cars going by but not one stopped to help. Be that one person that makes a difference. Help someone in need.

Make a difference today because it all can end in just one instant.

"If you could read my mind you would be in tears"

"Who cares when I cry"

"A smile just hides the tears we hold inside."
- Me (IDNK)
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06/19/2012 08:16 PM  Top
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06/19/2012 08:17 PM  Top
njhoppe
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That is simply an amazing statement IDNK. Everyone should live by those words. Thank you for pointing that out.

Hugs for you

{hugs}
hope
never give up
I am not a doctor and my advice should not be construed as professional advice. Please seek the advice of your own doctor.

06/19/2012 11:02 PM  Top
frog44
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Wow, that brought me to tears. I shall remember your words IDNK.
***The Crazy Queen Frog***

06/20/2012 04:21 AM  Top
kildare56
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IDNK, I told you it was in you to be this way! Having been "at the same curb", I do understand exactly what you mean. Life may be unfair at times, but it is better than any option I can think of. It is so good to see your poetic side too.
May I be guided to accept others who may differ from me and always separate opinion from fact. I insist that others put the benefit of the group before anything else, regardless of a well meaning agenda. If what you say is a fact, you can back it up. If not, it's opinion and should be called that. The safety of members is paramount.


Only our weaknesses give us real strength.
Only our failures grant us victories.

"When fascism comes to the United States, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis 1935
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