Miracle in progress

Today’s self care: counting my blessings, asking for prayers.

My sister-in-law and brother-in-law almost lost their youngest son in an auto accident about five years ago. He was driving alone and lost consciousness hit a tree with his truck and then went through a side window and hit a tree with his head. It was a close call. Zack is a fighter and he had his family—a large, stubborn, loving family to help him through his crisis.

He endured several dangerous surgeries, severe scarring on his face, lost vision in one eye and the other eye was damaged but saved. He rallied and was living life fully when…

Last week Zack had an accident on a four-wheeler and was hospitalized at Shands at the University of Florida for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). He’s in the ICU and once again it’s a close call; he’s been in an induced coma to protect him from the swelling on his brain. Today he opened his eyes responded with a thumbs up and winked at his Dad in response to questions. These are all miraculous signs! Go Zack! (Thanks to CaringBridge.org for their wonderful website that helps us all keep in touch.)

I forget how fragile we are, what a gossamer thread our lifeline is made of. Life can change in an instant and when it does we always return to love—to the people we love, the relationships that are essential to our happiness and well-being. Tragedy makes us live in the moment and puts our lives in perspective. Love is always present; we’re simply not always present to love.

I send you and your loved ones blessings of safety and well-being. I ask you to say a prayer, or send healing vibrations, or chat with the Universe on Zack’s behalf, and for the Jones family to have him back whole and happy—their miracle in progress. We love you Zack!

Comments

[Ineta]

I hope Zack gets well soon.

[Honore]

Prayers and blessings to Zack and his family, you and Jeff.

[Cathy]

Zack will pull through. You and your family are in my prayers.

[Sonja Chevere]

Life is so precious and something we should never take for granted. Wishing Zach a speedy recovery! I'm going to add CaringBridge to Nonprofit Connector's showcase this month. What a wonderful organization!

[Laura Allen]

Thank you all for your thoughtful prayers and blessings...I'll keep you posted on Zack's recovery.

Sonja ~ I love that you and Antonette will spotlight CaringBridge they truly deserve the support. Thank you!

[Sue Jones]

Thank you so much for your wonderful blog entry. You have such a wonderful way with words. Your prayers are so needed at this time. Each day is a miracle.

www.caringbridge.org is a wonderful organization, I don't think I would have been able to stay in contact with friends and family if it were not for them.

Thank you for keeping our family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Jones