So I've been in a lot of deep reflection these past couple of days, as I think about and continually pray for my oldest brother who has been in a traumatic life changing accident. He fell some 20 odd feet off his scaffolding after a gust wind came and blew it over. Sadly he landed on his face, and completely smashed every bone. Considering the circumstances he is doing very well. Nothing else in his body was damaged, which I feel to be a miracle. He doesn't seem to have any brain damage, and is recognizing those around him. He has had a trying time through recovery, but we feel very lucky to have him still with us.
The thing that I keep thinking about and that always gets me is why does it take an event like this for me or us, to truly realize how much we love and NEED those around us. I have never lost anyone really close to me, but have caught a little glimpse at the pain and suffering of those who have. How hard it is sometimes to accept the reality of the moment, but I know that God permits or sometimes wills things like this to happen to teach us something. I believe that he has a reason for everything. He truly is Great! I have felt and extreme surge of gratefulness for all the little blessings in my life. These little things may sometimes be easy to forget but are an important part in our happiness! I am so grateful to have a amazing family full of love and support, and also to have truth and light that always leads me towards my Father in Heaven! And Jason, we would really miss you if you weren't with us anymore!
Friday, May 23, 2008
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Oh wow... I will keep your brother in my prayers. My brother-in-law fell off a cliff while skiing about 10 years ago and had what sounds like similar injuries (mostly confined to his face and jaw). His recovery was long and hard with a number of surgeries, but he did completely recover and I will hope for the same for your brother. Hugs to you Emily as you go through this hard time.
Wow, what a horrible thing to have happen. I am so glad that he is still with you as well. It is sad that it takes something crazy happening to make us think. Still to this day, when I say or think the words "today was the worst day!" I always correct myself for nothing can be worse then the day we lost Brents Mom. It has really kept me (a pessimist) in check.
Oh, Emily I hope he recovers fully. How grateful your family must be that he is still with you. We will pray for him and your family.
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check it out. you're an author em, so let me know if you need any details love you
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