Originally posted 8-30-06
Abby in full mediation.Driving in this morning there was a young man on a motorcycle who was driving rather aggressively. He got too close to my back bumper and then sped around me like I was standing still even though I was driving faster than the speed limit. I thought as he passed me that he was being too reckless. As I drove a little further up on this busy commuter road I saw a traffic jam. Now traffic jams at 5AM are a little odd. So, I thought someone had car trouble. Then, I heard a siren and saw in the back rear view mirror the lights of a fire engine. So I moved out of the way. Moments later the police arrived. Then traffic was rerouted around the accident scene and there I saw lying on the pavement this young man who had been on the motorcycle moments before. He was sprawled out not moving and all I caught was a glimpse of him as I drove by. The EMT touched his shoulder and got no response. Someone simply on their way to work -- believing that their day was just beginning -- now lying still on the concrete pavement. I pray that he was alive. I don't know the outcome. But, I was struck with how precious life is. Our cat blogging community lost a dear friend ;Trixie two days ago and this week a person who had been a fixture in my life succumbed to cancer. Life indeed is precious. Snuggle up close to your cats and tell them you love them. Tell your dearest friend, partner, or husband how much you care. You never know when it may be your last morning. So all my cat blogging friends let me tell you how precious you are to me and how much I appreciate your kindness and compassion and friendships...and Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie agree.
How awful--and right after that other accident! You are so right--we just never know.
ReplyDeleteI would snuggle more with Spitty--if he'd let me! Never had a less-snuggly kitty! But sometimes I do a little forcible snuggling just the same!
That is a wonderful reprisal. I recall when we first read it after Trixie. Purrs and hello to that handsome Ping!
ReplyDeleteWe agree! Tell your loved ones today! We are so glad you count us as your furriend!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for an important reminder.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent reminder of all we have to be thankful for. Life is what happens when you're doing other things... Sometimes it's good to be reminded of how precious it really is =^..^=
ReplyDeleteIt is very easy to get caught up in life and things and forget what is really important!!! This reprised post is a great reminder to stop and count your blessings and love those close to you :)
ReplyDeletePurrs Tillie and Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure and JJ
What a horrible experience and accident. I pray for the young man and his family and hope he is ok. Terrible!:-(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your friend too and for Trixie - two beautiful angels now at the Bridge. Take care
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We are sorry to hear about the young man in the accident - the young men on on motorcycles are very vulnerable and never consider they are risking their (and other) lives.
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Oh my god... two accidents in a row. I hope he is OK. I saw something very similar as a little girl and I can never forget the images. You are so right. we never know what tomorrow brings, and I want to tell you that Alex & I are very thankful to have "Met" you and for our friendship!
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful post...and reminder that we all need to slow down we can never recapture a miss moment.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you all Mom and Dad
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Yes, that is so impawtant for us all to remember every single day.
ReplyDeleteI feel you. I was on my way to work one morning lamenting the cross town traffic stalls. Turns out by the time I got there it was due to a bycicle crash. Sadly, what I saw was a tarp across the body. Only thing that was visible was his hand. I cried all the way to work for his family. He was someones son, or father or husband and they would never get to hold his hand again.
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Ms. Stella's Woman
Oh dear - that was not a good way to start the day dear friend. You are so right - we don't tell those around us how much we love them often enough. Thanks for the reminder. We appreciate your friendship so much too. It's people like you and several others on Twitter and in the Blog world that keep us coming back. HUGS.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the important reminder. And thanks for being part of our cat blogging life. Life is precious. XOXO.
ReplyDeleteI have had that exact thing happen to me enroute to NYC from CT. Life is very fragile. Cherish this moment and all our loved ones every moment. We appreciate you all!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friend. And seeing someone dead on the road is an awful way to start the day. A common sight where I live, esp during holiday times. Grumpf. Hope you weekend is better than your week.
ReplyDeleteLife is precious, thanks for reminding us. Hugs and purrs to you all!
ReplyDeleteWe remember when you posted this touching post. Seems like it was just yesterday, not '06! Life is so precious and mom wishes she could have had more time with her sister who died Dec 23 and her niece who died this week.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very right. This reminded dad of a time many years ago when he was an EMT in a small town and responded to an accident in which a local man was killed instantly. Dad can still see his body wrapped around the steering wheel, and knew that he'd left behind a wife and two adorable little girls.
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