miracle

I think we've all finally stopped feeling deja vu and let the holiday resume. Yesterday could have been a very different day for my family as it had been years ago. Something all of us have dreaded living over again and thought for a split second that we had.



My sister came into town over the weekend and yesterday we went to the cemetery to bring a bit of Christmas to my brother's grave like we do every year. We had no idea that while we had this moment with my brother that my younger brother Chris was trying to get a hold of us. His family was on their way to California to celebrate Christmas when they hit a patch of black ice and they flipped their SUV. A very familiar tale to us, but gratefully this one had a very different ending....all four of them walked away without any injuries.

I can't even tell you how grateful I am that they are all ok. When I first heard the news I felt like I was 16 again feeling my world crumble. Life froze for those first few seconds and I couldn't hear the words fast enough that they were all fine. I never really thought I would ever have those same feelings again or I guess I should say I prayed that I wouldn't and it took me a while to stop shaking, I think it took us all some time to calm down. It's been good that we've all been together and only wish Chris and Amy and the kids were here with us as well (they eventually did end up making it to CA). I feel like I need to see them to make sure their ok, but I know they are.

I debated about posting about this incident, but I didn't want to forget what it feels like to witness a miracle. I know that sounds really cheesy, but to experience a brother get in an accident and die and another get in a similar accident with his entire family and live seems like a miracle to me and a gift to my family.

Today I am grateful. Utterly grateful.

PS if you are driving in the next few days be safe. drive slow. :)