We got a call today that every parent dreads getting…
“Is this Mrs. Ethridge? My name is Johnny… your son has been in a wreck and the ambulance is on the way.” Pam: “Is he okay… how bad is he injured?” Johnny: “He’s awake and talking…” Pam: “Is he okay?” Johnny: “I think so, would you like to talk to him?” Pam: “Yes, please…”
To make a short stroy long… Trey was hit in the rear by another driver. He was wearing his seatbelt and was NOT texting (Thank God for the first one). He was taken by ambulance with the other car’s occupants to the hospital. The X-rays of his neck and back didn’t show any problems, so after a shot for pain they released him.
Now that everything’s over… I have some time to reflect…
Reflection 1: Life can change quickly, you never know what a day holds.
Reflection 2: It is a good thing to stay on good terms with everyone because in the time it takes to pick up the phone, you may not be able to talk to them again.
Reflection 3: Always wear your seatbelt (Not a spiritual thought, but very pragmatic).
Reflection 4: Be ready for your own life to end at any moment, we are all but a breath away from eternity. Knowing Christ is the only way to be prepared for eternity.
Reflection 5: Trust God to take care of your own life and that of everyone else. He can do it much better than we can.
God… thank you for taking care of my son today.
I am so sorry for Trey to have experienced that. I hope he will be okay..He’ll probably be sore the next few days.
Thank you for posting this. It is something to relect on. I will be praying.
Ohhh, me, Grandmother Britton and I had some tense moments until she heard from you ..we said prayers over and over. Trey is such an exceptional great newphew and close to the Lord which tells you a lot about this young man. Give him my love from his Aunt Tiny and Thank God he came through without any extremely major set backs. Ohhh, how very frightening and tense for Pam to have gotten the call that your son was in am ambulance on the way to the hospital.
T.
I too, thank God for taking care of your son! How awful for you and Pam to go through the panic of receiving that dread phone call. I can tell you it doesn’t get any easier; it goes on with your grandchildren and probably great grandchildren also.
Thank you for reminding us that life is precious and should not be taken for granted. And thank God for being in control.
I am very sorry to read about Trey’s accident but very thankful that he is OK. I know that was a terrifying moment for you and Pam, not to mention Trey. As a parent of a 14-year old son who is about to start driving very soon, this sort of thing is forefront in our minds. We will keep your reflections in our minds and take them to heart. I know that Robin and I will be praying everytime John Alex gets behind the wheel.
Thank you Ron,
Mark
Thank God your son is all right. We never know what each day holds and just have to put our faith in God.
I live each day as if it were my last and if it is, I am ready to meet my Maker. Have a blessed day.
So glad Trey is o.k.! Been there…it is not fun as a parent!!
love you all!!
Jo
Ron,
Be thankful Trey is OK. Hopefully this is one of life’s many teaching experiences.As a parent myself, I am glad things ended in a postive way.
It’s even a scary phone call to get as a sister being 4 hours away! You feel so helpless, But I am so thankful God protected him and everything was fine! Love you Dad!
Ron,
Been there with that dreaded phone call. But, I also remember looking up at the ER and there you were!! Mark still remembers how kind you were that night. I am so glad Trey is ok.
Ron, Wiley and I are so thankful Trey wasn’t seriously injured. Now we have added Trey’s safety while traveling to our prayer list. We love you and Pam and family so very much!! Irene