The Universe has a way, every so often, of reminding me who’s in charge.
Sometimes it’s a gentle nudge, and other times it’s a giant kick in the pants.
This week, it was a giant kick in the pants. And then some.
And it took me a while to recover.
As you all know, Thursday was Maddie’s Birthday.
A bittersweet day, to say the least.
A reminder that nothing in life is certain.
A reminder that, with the blink of an eye, things can change dramatically.
Horrifically.
And yet, as if that wasn’t enough, the Universe decided to add a little more sadness and trauma to the day.
Mid-afternoon, as I was absentmindedly perusing some online shopping sites, my mom called to tell me that my step brother’s four year old son had fallen from a second story window and was in a coma in the ICU.
And my step nrother, who is in the Navy, was stuck on a ship in the middle of the ocean.
Thousands of miles away from his son. Unable to be by his wife’s side.
The details were sketchy, and the news was scary.
After emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, it’s now a waiting game.
An induced coma to give his brain some time to heal, no one knows what will happen when they try to wake him up.
His dad is on his way home, but won’t arrive for three more days.
In an instant, their whole world changed.
In an instant, their entire future became uncertain.
In an instant, tragedy struck.
The Universe has a way of reminding me who’s boss.
And to appreciate every moment of every day.
Because you never know when your “instant” might occur.
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God bless yu and your family, Meghan! I’ll be praying! Love, hugs and blessings from Kansas.
That instant is too well known by me.
Hug your kids tightly and tell them you love them every second you can.
Sending hugs and love.
So many prayers coming that way.
If one more prayer helps even a little, I’ll be doing it. Sometimes I think we all need a reminder not to take any thing in life for granted. Unfortunately.
That is horrifying! Sending hugs & hope your way, Meghan!
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Oh, how awful.
I’m so sorry. Keeping you all in my prayers. <3
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Wow! This is just terrible. I’ll pray for him.
Meghan, I will keep your family in my thoughts. What a horrible accident. Hoping that everything is OK.
XOXO
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More prayers, love, and good thoughts coming to you and your family!
A little boy I know fell from a third story window and landed on concrete on his head. I’m happy to tell you that miracles can happen and this little boy is running, laughing, and singing just a year and a half later. I’m thinking of you and your family at this time and hoping for another miracle.
OMG. That it beyond scary. I really hope he’s OK
Hugs to you and your family
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Oh how terrible. On Oct 27th a co-worker and friend fell off the roof of a one story house and landed on his head. He, too, had surgery to relieve the pressure and was in a coma. He has a long recovery ahead of him….as does your sweet little nephew. I will hope and pray for a full recovery.
I’m so sorry for your family – and I am sending all my good healthy vibes his way for a full recovery!
I feel a better seeing the post about the boy laughing and running.
I’m so sorry, Meghan. Sending healthy thought their way.
Meghan – my thoughts are with you and your family. Lots and lots of LOVE honey. -c
I’m so sorry. Thoughts, warmth, love and healing for your family and that sweet little boy. Let us know how he is doing, okay?
I’m so sorry, Meghan. Please keep us updated. He will be in my thoughts and sending positive healing vibes his way.
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Oh, Meghan…so, so sorry. Praying for all of you.
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Hoping for a full a speedy recovery.
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oh how terrible! I hope he recovers soon xoxo
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omg that is tragic. I’m sorry. How is he doing now?
I’m looking forward to the post when you tell us a miracle has happened and that sweet boy is awake and going to be just fine.
Oh my gosh, Meghan. I am so sorry that I JUST now figured this out. I hope all is well. Your family is in my prayers. I can’t imagine what your brother and his wife, and the rest of your family, must be going through. I’m so sorry.
I simply cannot imagine…. They’ll be in my thoughts.
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