In the blink of an eye, so much can change. Sad story coming out of another school district in the Cincinnati/Fairfield, OH area: 31 year old mother/wife/teacher/coach/expecting with twins suddenly died this past Monday. The twins couldn't be saved. Turns out she had luekemia and didn't even know it! I don't even know this poor young woman and her family, but her story touched me. She leaves behind a grieving husband and 3 year old daughter, and many other relatives/friends/coworkers/students.
This type of story just makes me stop and appreciate life! I can't stop thinking of her and her family right now. The reason I posted this article was to encourage my S2K family to hug their families tonight! And be grateful to be alive. There....I'm done now.
http://www.cincynow.com/news/2004/local ... ennis.html
Mary
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In the middle of a firefight in Vietnam, a 24-year-old teacher from Illinois was hugging the nasty sand as best he could. He could see bullets going so closely by his head that he could actually hear each one individually pass.
"God," he said out loud, "I can't possibly understand how killing a teacher from Illinois out here in this poor poor country would ever change ANYTHING, so if you could just see fit to help me through my time here, I will learn to enjoy every day, every sunrise, every sunset that you give me and give something back to the people I meet along the way."
That guy made it through the year. He went back to Illinois on December 23, 1970.
He learned a lot that year.
Stories like you are sharing here Mary remind him, and all of us, of the importance of appreciating the hour, the day, and the people around us.
We had a great time with Emma last weekend during her second birthday celebration, but my personal "bestest" moment was when my oldest son Jason (Emma's daddy) stood beside me while we were watching her open presents, put his arm around my shoulder, and stood there with me as we watched her eyes light up with each new package. Neither of us spoke a word. But in that moment, we both realized how much we have been blessed.
So sad for this family you describe. But out of that tragic loss will come moments like mine...full of meaning and assurance and care.
And if you haven't already guessed it, that guy from Illinois was me.
"God," he said out loud, "I can't possibly understand how killing a teacher from Illinois out here in this poor poor country would ever change ANYTHING, so if you could just see fit to help me through my time here, I will learn to enjoy every day, every sunrise, every sunset that you give me and give something back to the people I meet along the way."
That guy made it through the year. He went back to Illinois on December 23, 1970.
He learned a lot that year.
Stories like you are sharing here Mary remind him, and all of us, of the importance of appreciating the hour, the day, and the people around us.
We had a great time with Emma last weekend during her second birthday celebration, but my personal "bestest" moment was when my oldest son Jason (Emma's daddy) stood beside me while we were watching her open presents, put his arm around my shoulder, and stood there with me as we watched her eyes light up with each new package. Neither of us spoke a word. But in that moment, we both realized how much we have been blessed.
So sad for this family you describe. But out of that tragic loss will come moments like mine...full of meaning and assurance and care.
And if you haven't already guessed it, that guy from Illinois was me.
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I guessed it was you Steve, right away. I would say you've lived up to your promise! We all know you're a wonderful husband, dad and Poppysky to Emma. Soon to be again huh? And next would be a true friend to us all here at S2K. Sometimes quiet moments are what count, not quickly spoken words (which are nice when appropriate!). The scene with Jason you described sounds wonderful Steve! I have my moments with my daughters similar to that but we're in the hectic teen years now. They are few and far between but when they come, like your moment did, you hold onto it. Knowing how in the blink of an eye, it could be gone. I have felt sad for this Fairfield, OH family all day long. In the blink of an eye, the soon to be family of five, went from 5 to 2. So incredibly sad. You and I both know the twins I'm sure were eagerly anticipated and being planned for. So many dreams snuffed out.
Gonna hug my family later but they're all scattered tonight - after work party for Nina and Jim/Laura are at the Reds game, where they're getting clobbered by the Dodgers 11-1!
Mary
Gonna hug my family later but they're all scattered tonight - after work party for Nina and Jim/Laura are at the Reds game, where they're getting clobbered by the Dodgers 11-1!
Mary
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Mary...if we added up all those "special moments" we have in our lives, I'll bet it wouldn't total 24 hours even if you live to be 80.
The are special because they just happen. They are special because of a special situation or a certain look or feel.
But they are fleeting..and often go unacknowledged (as mine did this weekend) satisfied in just knowing it was "real."
Looks like you'll need to hug those Reds fans when they get home, too. Just like us Cubs fans have been doing for decades!
The are special because they just happen. They are special because of a special situation or a certain look or feel.
But they are fleeting..and often go unacknowledged (as mine did this weekend) satisfied in just knowing it was "real."
Looks like you'll need to hug those Reds fans when they get home, too. Just like us Cubs fans have been doing for decades!
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