howlin's blog post - 2016 worst calls

We all dread that late night call the one when your sound asleep in the morning hours and when the sound of the phone shakes us awake even before we answer you already know somehow its bad, so far this year Ive had two of those calls and hope to not get anymore but know almost its inevitable,the first one was for my mom and though due to her health I knew it was coming I still hated getting it, shortly after that call she left this world but I know finally shes happy again with my Dad.

The second call was completely unexpected and shook me more than I think Ive ever experienced in my life, I was talking to a friend of mine and got a text from Sug all it said was 'I need you' it took me several tries but finally was able to get in touch with her only to find out she had been in a car accident and right then time stood still,my mind went blank,and with every fiber of my being I fought to breathe, the first details were sketchy at best but enough for me to understand that she had been hit due to someone elses negligence,rage set in followed by fear and confusion

At the hospital She layed in her bed cold and covered with a blanket and I just stood and looked at her and rubbed her legs and cried as quietly as possible as not to scare her but inside I was a mess wondering what the xrays and scans might reveal.

The Doctor came to her room and said she had no broken bones, wow what a relief to hear that but the he followed up by saying that with the injuries she did have a broken bone would have been a blessing, he said her recovery will take longer than what a bone would take and she has a hard road ahead of her but I will see her through this no matter what it takes

I did see her car at the tow yard it was dark and rainy when I looked but thats fine because I couldnt see that well and honestly didnt want to see it, I could see the twisted metal smell the gas leaking and the tow truck driver said its not fixable in his opinion, today the insurance adjuster called to talk to her and in the conversation I heard her say 'WOW' when she got off the phone I asked her what that was about she went on to say that while looking at her car they discovered it had literally broke in half under the seats-that really put things in perspective for me hearing that

Shes as tough as nails and will never let you know just how much pain she really feels Ive seen the grimaces in her face from the pain even after her taking her meds but she wont say a word but she will overcome this just like she does anything that gets in her way or tries to slow her down, If you have a chance drop her a message here or elsewhere and give her a little shot of encouragement it goes a long way..and never miss the chance to tell someone you love them..it may be your last chance