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Have things ever suddenly changed (good or bad) in the blink of an eye? |
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| P: 10/14/2009 6:38:50 PM | |
ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,898 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006 |
This has happened to me and those close to me very recently. A devastating event occurred recently in the town I used to work in and it also greatly affected my hometown (they're near each other). So many things are now completely different for many people, and it all happened so suddenly. I know I'm being vague, but I'd prefer not to go into detail. I was just sitting here reading an online news article, and the thought occurred to me that so many things happen in the blink of an eye -- bad AND good. Do you have any experiences you'd care to share? Again, sorry to be vague with my example. |
| Posted: 10/14/2009 6:38:50 PM | |
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| P: 10/14/2009 6:42:27 PM | |
Smurfyimproved Ideal Rock Total Posts: 751 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2009 |
well...im from fargo so any time the river went up in 97 was like everything going bad in the blink of an eye, and the people who lived who grand forks who lost their homes to the fire i cant even imagine what that was like :)
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| Posted: 10/14/2009 6:42:27 PM | |
| P: 10/14/2009 6:57:47 PM | |
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ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,898 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006 |
I'm sorry to hear that Smurfy. I hope that those families were able to rebuild and move onto happier times. I can only imagine what that type of devastation must be like.
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| Posted: 10/14/2009 6:57:47 PM | |
| P: 10/14/2009 7:22:24 PM | |
luv2sparkle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 639 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008 |
I am constantly aware of how things can change in the blink of and I. We lived in the mountains in 2003 and had to evacuate due to a big fire. DH was on another fire and I had to take the kids. For three weeks it was, our house is gone, no our house is safe, over and over. The night before we were going to go home, my oldest son was in a car accident and was ejected 80 feet landing on his head. Everything changed in that moment. Actually there were many moments during that time that changed so much. He was in a coma for months and then rehab for another year. But that moment changed everyone in my family. None of us are the same. Some of that is good, some has been beyond hard. But I don't take anything for granted anymore. Tell my family how much they mean to me on a daily basis. I love the sparklie stuff, but things don't mean that much to me anymore. Problems that would have made me crazy I really try to let go of. I guess, my perspective has changed greatly. Just this past summer to FF were killed from my husbands department. One minute they thought they were protecting their crew, the next they were gone. On the happy side, the day I married my husband my life changed forever. Best decision I ever made, luckiest moment of my life. Birth of my kids-life changing. I think we all have them, sometimes we just don't recognize them at the time. luv2sparkle |
| Posted: 10/14/2009 7:22:24 PM | |
| P: 10/14/2009 7:50:12 PM | |
DivaDiamond007 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,208 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/7/2007 |
GOOD - giving birth to my son on July 2, 2008. This was such a life-changing event for me. The anticipation and preparation. The overwhelming feeling of emotion and the high that you get after giving birth was just amazing for me. My life changed forever in that moment. Seeing him and hearing him cry. Smelling him as the nurse brought him to me to meet for the first time. I tear up just thinking about it  BAD - when I got a DVT (blood clot) in my lower leg. It hurt really bad - worse than anything I've ever felt in my life. I knew something just wasn't right. I had it checked out less than a week later and there it was staring at me on the ultrasound screen. My vein was clotted from right behind the knee halfway down. I was unable to walk for 8 weeks - and I've been in therapy for months now. I may never be able to walk normally again and that's a hard pill to swallow. One moment I was healthy and chasing after my then crawling son and the next moment I was unable to walk; nearly unable to move at all. It's been a long road but I'm finally healing.
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| Posted: 10/14/2009 7:50:12 PM | |
| P: 10/15/2009 1:13:21 AM | |
jewelerman Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,197 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2007 |
That is why we must learn to appreciate each day!Especially your health and well being! One example.3 years ago i was walking to class at the college and I fell on the ice.One minute im upright, mobile and independant,the next Ive got a shattered hip and femur.I had to be in a wheel chair for months and didnt drive for a year.I have had to learn to deal with the discomfort that the injury has created.But one patch of ice is all it took to change things in one second.
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| Posted: 10/15/2009 1:13:21 AM | |
| P: 10/15/2009 1:47:35 AM | |
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asscherisme Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,501 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 3/6/2006 |
Worst thing every that changed how I view the world: Suicide of a very close relative. The world has never looked as bright since and its a pain and hole in my heart that I carry daily even though its been 5 years. I have come to the conclusion that its just something I need to learn to live with. I don't talk about it at all anymore at all in my "real world" but I carry it with me. Suicide is the most selfish thing that someone can do. Good: Becoming a mom!! I loooovvvvveee being a mom. My kids keep me going :) I love my kids :)
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| Posted: 10/15/2009 1:47:35 AM | |
| P: 10/15/2009 9:28:03 AM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
Absolutely! My entire life changed a year and a half ago when I had a mini-stroke. One second I was fine and the next my left side didn't work. Thank goodness I realized what was happening and had my daughter get me to the hospital and everything came back fine. It was caused by a hole in my heart which I've apparently had my whole life. It's since been semi-fixed. I could have had a major stroke or worse at any time during my life. Blink and you could be gone just like that. It's a very sobering thought and definitely caused me to reevaluate what's important in my life.
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| Posted: 10/15/2009 9:28:03 AM | |
| P: 10/15/2009 9:55:50 AM | |
dragonfly411 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,589 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
Yes, I've had them happen. Having people pass away suddenly can really change a lot of things. Having accidents, or major events happen in a town can change things in the blink of an eye. I can remember back to a hurricane that caused some severe damage all around our town. People were stopping to help each other, gathering as communities to clean up. We had random people come help us saw apart and move an oak tree that fell on my then baby horse's paddock fence only feet from the stall he was standing in.  I was so grateful to those who helped. Having family members fall ill makes me realize how precious time is. Having my good friend pass recently really opened up my eyes to how I want to be. He lived his life doing what he loved, regardless of shelter, food, or money. I want to do the things I love.... and am.
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| Posted: 10/15/2009 9:55:50 AM | |
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