It's not that I haven't read the comments, it's that I haven't been able to properly reply. But I thank you for writing them. It's been a little tough lately and this moment is no different.
Yesterday was spent en route to a funeral home in Pennsylvania. My cousin met with a tragic end and I wanted to be there for the family. He was diabetic and apparently his blood glucose levels dropped to a dangerous level. While he was driving. He lost consciousness and went head to head with a coal truck and lost. It took the ever-popular 'jaws of life' two hours to untangle the mess and extract him. *They had to actually use a cap to keep his skull in one piece when transferring him. At least that means he went quickly.
That's why I chose this name for the blog. Things change that quickly. Although I hate being reminded, we all need to be from time to time. I'll get back to you later on the rest of things. For now, I have so much to consider.
For the record, Pat was one of the truly good guys. When people say "Guys like that don't exist anymore", they just didn't know him. He was a wonderful blend of kindness, integrity, loyalty and so much more.
* His brother is a funeral director in the area and spoke with the coroner/police/medical examiner and relayed the information to the family. None of that is supposition.
15 comments:
Sad to hear about your cousin. Motor vehicle accidents are always horrific, but as you say, he went quickly.
How very tragic; but mercifully quick, as you say. Still tragic, though.
Thinking of you
xx
I am so sorry to hear that! What a shock that must've been for you and the rest of the family.
My condolences to you and yours....
i'm sorry sweetie. i was wondering what was going on with you. hang in there. we're all thinking of you.
I am so sorry, my dear.
Thanks guys, I appreciate your words. Times like this always make you think way too much. Thanks again.
awww I'm sorry - what a horrible shock that must have been!!
it's always the good ones too!!
BIG BIG HUGS
So sorry for your cousin, Livewire. It's tragic.
I hope you and your/his family are managing to cope.
no words, just thoughts. xx.
Live -
I am so, so sorry. There are not words.
Best to you, and my apologies for being so absent.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
We tend to forget that accidents happen "right out of the blue". We are never prepared, and of course we should not be, but we ought to be more aware of the need to tell people how much we love them - before it is to late.
Take care dear.
I'm word blind as to what to say, so I'll echo my fellow commentators. I'm so sorry.
Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts. Many of us have experienced various types of loss and as terrible as it is to know that has happened, it is a strange comfort to know that the feelings I have would be understood by many. Thanks everyone.
hi my dear friend you are in my thoughts I know how it feels. Just to let you know that I am back my new address is whatalotoffun1 for some odd reason i can not access my old address
I'm so sorry to hear that.
And you are so right, things change so quickly, despite us thinking that they'll stay the same forever
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