To me, this day is a day that I dread as a firefighters wife. Today, I am lucky. On his way to his 9/11 honor ceremony, Kevin was hit on his motorcycle by a car around 5:45am today. He called to tell me, he is selling his motorcycle. He is fine, he laid his bike down, pulled some muscles, but he walked away. He was coming out from a blind corner, and an elderly lady hit him. It was dark and they saw each other too late. She hit his saddlebag and knocked him and his bike to the ground. He doesn't exactly know what happened, just that he was alright. The police and firetrucks came, but left. He was happy no one recognized him. I am happy, I didn't have to go to the hospital or morgue to identify him. It is a posted 50 mph speed limit, and obviously she wasn't going that speed, or I would not be writing this blog tonight. I would be devastated...my life as I know it over. I have loved and lived with this man for 14 years, for me hearing he was okay was amazing, but all the "what ifs" came flooding through my mind. My worst nightmare almost came true...losing the love of my life.
And yet this day reminds me of being a firefighters wife, and the sacrifices that these men and women make everyday for the love of their country, their countrymen, and their families. It is what makes them all so special, and honorable. I thank them all for their service, and desire to help others. We are a close knit group. I am PROUD to be a firefighters wife.
Six years ago, I was pregnant, searching for our friends back East, Kevin and I will never forget where we were, we were so thankful all our friends were safe in NY, NJ, Maryland, and Virginia. The 343 men and women of the FDNY that died that day are near and dear to all firefighters and their families. We all know that the siren could call our loved ones just as it did on September 11, 2001. God Bless America. Please...don't ever forget.
3 comments:
Boy are we ever grateful for Kevin not being hurt too bad. God was definately watching out for him. We love and adore Kevin and our lives would definately have a void without him. Dad,Mom and Colin
We are so grateful for you guys and your boys. You bring such joy and light to our lives. You and Kevin are so much fun. And life NEEDS more fun. Take good care of each other. We love you!
Yikes, I about craped when Kevin told me at spaghetti night. You always hear about it happening to other people, you just pray it never happens to your loved ones. Ya I love the goof ball and wouldn't want to loose a great broter-in-law! Glad all is well and yes firefighters need all the appreciation and graditude they can get. They are selfless people that run towards trouble while others run away.
love ya
Marilyn
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