A story...

Post by **Tiff** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:16 pm

I just wanted to share something.

One of my best, closest friends (who I know online, through letters and phone calls, and have never met, but we've talked for years) came online and said she had totaled her car. She and her little brother (who means the world to her) were in the car...she skidded on ice, slammed into a telephone pole, did a 360, and ended up in someone's yard.

Luckily, people called the paramedics, and her father happened to drive by. The poor man probably had a heart attack. I know I almost did when she told me. If it weren't for airbags, they'd probably be in the hospital. Jo's (the girl's) face was smashed up a bit, and her wrists are swollen. Her brother just as a few cuts, one a bit severe, but not requiring stitches....

I just want to thank whatever spirits and gods exist for saving them. Jo means so much to me...I love her so much, and I don't know what I would have done if something had happened to her. And I know if something happened to her brother, Jo wouldn't be able to go on.

I had tears in my eyes as we talked, and a mixture of emotions went through me...
Please, everyone...tell those close to you how much you love them. Tell them how much they mean...becuase you never know what might happen. Just reach out and hug them.
That's all.

Tempest · Post by **Tempest** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:22 pm

Awwe.

::hug::
as I mentioned on IM, alteaste everyone is all right. I'm sure that Jo knows you'll be there for her for emotional support. ::hug again:: It must have been extreme scarry for you. For everyone.

Starscream · Post by **Starscream** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:50 am

Tiff, my prayers go out for your friend and her brother's speedy recovery. I hope they are out of the hospital feeling much better real soon.

And thanks for the wake-up call; sometimes it's FAR to easy for people to get caught up in trivial things that they forget what's really important in life. So to reiterate what Tiff said...if you haven't lately, call your loved ones up, and tell them how you feel about them. Love is a precious thing that should never be taken for granted. Thanks, Tiffany.

Anthy · Post by **Anthy** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:02 pm

I'll take that advice immediately. Tiff, you mean so much to me, even in the short span we've known each other. ::hug:: <3

I'm happy that Jo and her brother are okay. ^^

Neo Dead Moon · Post by **Neo Dead Moon** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:36 pm

I, too, am glad to hear that your friend and her brother are OK as well. And I'd say that to you even if I didn't know you through the wonders of the Internet for the last two years or so.

Post by **Tiff** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 7:56 pm

Anthy wrote:I'll take that advice immediately. Tiff, you mean so much to me, even in the short span we've known each other. ::hug:: <3

^_^ and the same to you, Anthy-babe. *glomps*

Thanks to all of you for your great comments...Sorry if this seems like a sap-fest, but sometimes you have to have moments like this to remind you of those you love and those who, without, you'd be lost.

Akarui Kibuno · Post by **Akarui Kibuno** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 2:41 pm

*nods*

I can't imagine what I would become if something happened to my online or non-online friends... no matter where the person is, it's the bond, the link, the thing between you and the person that is important.

I'll take the advice too!

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 8:03 pm

It's great to hear they're ok, stuff like that is really scary and it's great that they were lucky to make it through the accident ok. I know of loss all too well and I'm glad that Jo's family and friends didn't have to go through that horrible experience. I hope they make a speedy recovery to enjoy Christmas together.

MonkeyDLuffy · Post by **MonkeyDLuffy** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 11:17 pm

I always say that I love my loved ones. At least 4 times a day to family, and 2 times at least to friends. Yay for airbag installations and the spirits that watch over those that we love. It's the Christmas/Holidy spirits! Yay!

Parallax · Post by **Parallax** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 3:08 pm

*hugs Tiff-sama* I never got the chance to say good-bye to my granddad when he passed on in May.

I'm just glad your friend and her little brother are going to be OK after the accident.

Post by **Tiff** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:20 pm

Parallax wrote:*hugs Tiff-sama* I never got the chance to say good-bye to my granddad when he passed on in May. I'm just glad your friend and her little brother are going to be OK after the accident.

*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss, and that you didn't get to say goodbye.

Update! Jo's wrists aren't broken, just sprained, and she and her brother are at home doing fine. It's hard for Jo to chew and talk, becuase of her face and jaw, but she'll be just fine ^^

crazydiamond · Post by **crazydiamond** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:24 pm

Oooh, Tiff! I'm glad they're okay. I hope they both feel better quick. *pats the Tiffmonkey's hand* (and don't worry. -monkey is a good thing.)
Parallax- I know how you feel. I don't think I got to tell my grandpa goodbye either. I can't remember because it was years ago, but still.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:42 pm

::Hugs Tiff:: I know how you feel, i lost a friend not to long ago because he had an athsma attack. I have this weird psychic sort of thing where i see premintions of the future, and i saw him die... It was really heart breaking to see taht, its the 2nd anniversery since then... I wish he was alive. About every saturday I think about going to his house... until i ewmember that hes dead

Celexa · Post by **Celexa** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:36 pm

Darksenshi51 wrote:::Hugs Tiff:: I know how you feel, i lost a friend not to long ago because he had an athsma attack. I have this weird psychic sort of thing where i see premintions of the future, and i saw him die... It was really heart breaking to see taht, its the 2nd anniversery since then... I wish he was alive. About every saturday I think about going to his house... until i ewmember that hes dead

*Hugs Tiff and Darksenshi51* I'm so sorry, Darksenshi. I went out to my friends and let them know I cared. I'll always keep that story with me.

Celexa · Post by **Celexa** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:04 pm

deleted clone of lazyasainboi wrote:I had a friend that passed away about 3 years ago. He had a severe athsma attack, and his inhaler gave away. I really miss him, and I wish that I wasan't shy enough to give his something that I borrowed. Now i can never give it back, and everytime I look at it i get filled in regret

I am very sorry, witch-hunter. I would honestly have to say that was okay with him, though. When there's a death, think about what that person would want. Would they want you to feel sorry about that death and forget to live, or would they want you to grieve for a bit, get over it the best you can, and live? It's impossible to forget someone you loved or even truely get over it, but after any death someone has the oppertunities to be happy again, if they take them. For now take that item, store it someone out of reach, out of sight, out of mind. If you want to later, take it out and instead of regretting about never giving it back, look at it and think what a good friend he was.