Unexpected
Posted on | February 10, 2006 | 26 Comments
My sister was in a car accident this afternoon, and I’m here, half the country away waiting for any news—there isn’t much yet, she’s in the hospital and her husband is trying his best to hold it all together while fielding phone calls from us and trying to get permission to see her.
Up until a moment like this happens, you can’t imagine what it will be like. The sudden prickly heat of fear traveling up your neck. The worry that makes your armpits damp, makes your voice quaver, makes you laugh nervously. There is no way of being able to know how the minutes suddenly slow. How you want to bargain with whatever profound forces are involved in such events: want to rewind time and have it happen differently.
Please send your thoughts winging out into universe her way. I love her dearly.
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I am Christina Rosalie
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February 10th, 2006 @ 4:44 pm
oh Christina, I’m thinking and praying for your sister this minute.
February 10th, 2006 @ 4:44 pm
I will be praying for her and for your whole family.
February 10th, 2006 @ 4:47 pm
Oh no! I will keep you & your sister in my thoughts – I hope she is ok.
February 10th, 2006 @ 5:02 pm
sending lots and lots of thoughts…
((hugs))
a.
February 10th, 2006 @ 5:03 pm
Christina, I’m so sorry to hear about this…your sister is in my thoughts. Please let us know when you find out more.
February 10th, 2006 @ 5:40 pm
thinking of you.
February 10th, 2006 @ 6:04 pm
yes…prayers…sent out and up. we all wait alongside you and your family.
February 10th, 2006 @ 6:04 pm
Christina, I’m sending out prayers for your sister and her husband – for peace and strength and comfort to be close at hand, and most of all, healing to be present. And for peace for you as you wait for news.
February 10th, 2006 @ 6:49 pm
i am feeling so deeply for you
and your family at this moment…
i wish that i knew what to say
but the best that i can say
is that i am wishing and hoping and praying
the best for your sister and husband
and ultimately, you as well…
hugs…
February 10th, 2006 @ 7:00 pm
More thoughts go out to you from a postcard swapper
February 10th, 2006 @ 7:19 pm
sending thoughts and prayers your way…and hers.
February 10th, 2006 @ 9:22 pm
keeping you in prayer over here in Asia
February 10th, 2006 @ 9:31 pm
Christina- my thoughts are with your sister and her family and of course with you- we will prayer that she is alright-Take care of yourself-jak
February 10th, 2006 @ 9:37 pm
I was in a car accident last Friday. It was horrible. my fault. It still has me shaken even though neither one of us were in the hospital. I am praying for her recovery. Even after the physical pieces heal, there will still be mental fragments to reconcile.
February 10th, 2006 @ 9:43 pm
I’ll be thinking of her, you and your family.
February 10th, 2006 @ 10:04 pm
I am not a regular here, but will be a regular in sending lots of prayers your sisters way.
February 10th, 2006 @ 10:24 pm
Oh no!
I have been reading your wonderful writing for a while, and feel as if I have come to know you. I will hold you and your sister in my thoughts.
I have a sister, too…
February 10th, 2006 @ 10:52 pm
Healing, writhing works sent from the very cold, clear Montana sky.
A future friend,
Zanna
February 10th, 2006 @ 11:10 pm
thinking, hoping, praying for your sister, you, your family…
February 10th, 2006 @ 11:28 pm
sending lots of good karma your way and hers. I know how this is, pacing, jumping every time the phone rings. be good to yourself as you wait for more news.
February 10th, 2006 @ 11:30 pm
A prayer for healing, strength, calm.
February 10th, 2006 @ 11:55 pm
*sending loads of positive vibes to your sister and your family* (((Hugs)))
February 11th, 2006 @ 12:00 am
thinking of you all
February 11th, 2006 @ 12:40 am
Life turns on a dime and we are never ready; so scary and horrible. You and your sister are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
February 11th, 2006 @ 5:49 am
Oh my god, Christina, I hope she’s all right!! *sending love and healing and strength*
February 11th, 2006 @ 3:05 pm
thank you sis i love you so amazing to talk to you!