Today is a beautiful day! Don’t you think? I mean, to start off, I woke up this morning…breathing and healthy…what more can you ask for?
I know. I know. There is always more to ask for…but without these two things I listed above, what good is anything else; Right?
Yesterday I was driving home from work on Highway 41. I was directed through a detour on Rd. 200 & 210 then back to the 145 & 41. At first I assumed that it was just road work, but then when I came to the end of the detour there was a huge sign stating “Road Closed; Accident Ahead.”
Wow. Instantly I was sad…I started thinking of anyone that I may know that was driving up or down the hill at that time…nobody came to mind right away. I listened to the radio and heard nothing about this accident for the rest of my drive home.
Though I was sad, I couldn’t let this bring me down. No. Actually, it made the rest of my night amazing. I started to think about all of the little things in life that we take for granted. All of the time we waste sitting around complaining or being frustrated with the things around us, yet not taking action and trying to fix these things…or to even take the time to realize that these things are not worth the huff and puff. I’M NOT SAYING THAT I DON’T DO THIS TOO…I’m just saying that every once and a while…we get a reality check… and this was mine last night.
So I got home last night and had a chat with Joey about our day and how it was for the both of us. I didn’t bother telling him about the accident yet because he gets worried about me when I tell him about that stuff and the fact that I drive that road twice a day, almost every day of my life.
He went to the gym for a few hours and I rested. I picked up a little; prepared peppers and onions for Fajitas. When Joey got home he made dinner. We visited and then we went to an indoor Soccer Game near Fresno State. Yup! GUESS WHAT I DID? I signed up to play! I seized the moment! I start on Tuesday! Can you believe it? I am so nervous!
Anyway; back to my reality check. I drove to work this morning and watched the roads to see any signs of where the accident may have occurred. Having still not heard anything about it, I asked our Security Department when I got in if they had any information. They did….
It was an elderly couple. I think they said the wife was 85 and the husband was 89. She was driving him home to Coarsegold…She fell asleep at the wheel. The car flipped and hit another car in the oncoming lane. The elderly couple did not survive the accident. The driver of the other car did.
I know this sounds horrible. I mean, they are probably somebody’s parents or even grandparents! To even think this puts a tear in my eye…
But I am always trying to find the positive lesson in things. All I came up with was that they died together…Maybe not the way they wanted to go, but I’m sure they didn’t want to outlive one another in this crazy cycle of life and death. Also, they lived a long life. Hopefully a happy one with wonderful memories left behind. I didn’t know them…or their story…but just in this horrible event alone, they impacted my life. The Reality Check I received last night when I didn’t even know anyone had been hurt or killed.
I pray for their families and friends and hope that everyone takes the time to realize the small details in it all. Don’t stress to where it affects your health, daily life or personality. If you find yourself in that mess, take a step back and realize that it’s not worth it…be happy and don’t let anyone take your joy!
I love you all and hope you all have a wonderful day full of tiny details that make you smile and be thankful!
I know. I know. There is always more to ask for…but without these two things I listed above, what good is anything else; Right?
Yesterday I was driving home from work on Highway 41. I was directed through a detour on Rd. 200 & 210 then back to the 145 & 41. At first I assumed that it was just road work, but then when I came to the end of the detour there was a huge sign stating “Road Closed; Accident Ahead.”
Wow. Instantly I was sad…I started thinking of anyone that I may know that was driving up or down the hill at that time…nobody came to mind right away. I listened to the radio and heard nothing about this accident for the rest of my drive home.
Though I was sad, I couldn’t let this bring me down. No. Actually, it made the rest of my night amazing. I started to think about all of the little things in life that we take for granted. All of the time we waste sitting around complaining or being frustrated with the things around us, yet not taking action and trying to fix these things…or to even take the time to realize that these things are not worth the huff and puff. I’M NOT SAYING THAT I DON’T DO THIS TOO…I’m just saying that every once and a while…we get a reality check… and this was mine last night.
So I got home last night and had a chat with Joey about our day and how it was for the both of us. I didn’t bother telling him about the accident yet because he gets worried about me when I tell him about that stuff and the fact that I drive that road twice a day, almost every day of my life.
He went to the gym for a few hours and I rested. I picked up a little; prepared peppers and onions for Fajitas. When Joey got home he made dinner. We visited and then we went to an indoor Soccer Game near Fresno State. Yup! GUESS WHAT I DID? I signed up to play! I seized the moment! I start on Tuesday! Can you believe it? I am so nervous!
Anyway; back to my reality check. I drove to work this morning and watched the roads to see any signs of where the accident may have occurred. Having still not heard anything about it, I asked our Security Department when I got in if they had any information. They did….
It was an elderly couple. I think they said the wife was 85 and the husband was 89. She was driving him home to Coarsegold…She fell asleep at the wheel. The car flipped and hit another car in the oncoming lane. The elderly couple did not survive the accident. The driver of the other car did.
I know this sounds horrible. I mean, they are probably somebody’s parents or even grandparents! To even think this puts a tear in my eye…
But I am always trying to find the positive lesson in things. All I came up with was that they died together…Maybe not the way they wanted to go, but I’m sure they didn’t want to outlive one another in this crazy cycle of life and death. Also, they lived a long life. Hopefully a happy one with wonderful memories left behind. I didn’t know them…or their story…but just in this horrible event alone, they impacted my life. The Reality Check I received last night when I didn’t even know anyone had been hurt or killed.
I pray for their families and friends and hope that everyone takes the time to realize the small details in it all. Don’t stress to where it affects your health, daily life or personality. If you find yourself in that mess, take a step back and realize that it’s not worth it…be happy and don’t let anyone take your joy!
I love you all and hope you all have a wonderful day full of tiny details that make you smile and be thankful!
