Life can change quickly.In fact, it can indeed change in the blink of an eye. I had never really given that saying much thought until recently.
I injured my leg playing backyard football on Valentine's Day. I know, not much of a present to my wife, right? A trip to the Emergency Room and pain killers! At any rate, I was running the ball and a defender tried to tackle me, they fell down and grabbed my ankle while another defender tackled me from the front. My patella tendon literally split in half. It ruptured in two parts. I heard the "pop" and knew I was done with that game. I really thought I just dislocated my knee cap but the ER X-Rays proved otherwise.
I went from being an independent, athletic, young man to being basically an invalid. I haven't been able to bathe on my own for two weeks. Thank God I have a loving a caring wife! I have always taken care of myself and others around me. It has really taken a lot to get used to having someone take care of me.
My point in this post is that we all go through life in the moment and rarely do we realize how good we have it and how fast things can go bad. I can only imagine the kind of change getting blindsided by another car at an intersection can change things, or a quick heart attack, stroke, or aneurysm.
We should all take time to enjoy, reflect, and not take things for granted. It can all be gone in the blink of an eye.
I injured my leg playing backyard football on Valentine's Day. I know, not much of a present to my wife, right? A trip to the Emergency Room and pain killers! At any rate, I was running the ball and a defender tried to tackle me, they fell down and grabbed my ankle while another defender tackled me from the front. My patella tendon literally split in half. It ruptured in two parts. I heard the "pop" and knew I was done with that game. I really thought I just dislocated my knee cap but the ER X-Rays proved otherwise.
I went from being an independent, athletic, young man to being basically an invalid. I haven't been able to bathe on my own for two weeks. Thank God I have a loving a caring wife! I have always taken care of myself and others around me. It has really taken a lot to get used to having someone take care of me.
My point in this post is that we all go through life in the moment and rarely do we realize how good we have it and how fast things can go bad. I can only imagine the kind of change getting blindsided by another car at an intersection can change things, or a quick heart attack, stroke, or aneurysm.
We should all take time to enjoy, reflect, and not take things for granted. It can all be gone in the blink of an eye.
2 comments:
We've been very concerned since we heard about your condition. We certainly hope you feel better and literally get back on your feet.
kevino
Bub,
I know the Bible tells us that we are not supposed to be prideful, but when I read what you write and look at you and your brother, my hearts swells with pride. God gave me the priviledge of being the mother to both of you and I am so grateful for that.
Love,
Mom
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