A blessing

I went to a 15th anniversary and vows renewal party on Saturday night. An awful accident in August 2008 prompted the couple to have the party. The mother and her elder son got into a taxi with a malfunctioning brake. Despite their repeated pleads to pay the fare and be allowed off, the driver went down a steep and winding road. The taxi was out of control and hit a wall to a complete stop. The mother was thrown from the back to the front, hit the windshield head on and passed out on the spot. The son was stuck in the back, one leg broken.

I remember the night of the accident. Everyone showed up at the hospital on that night. The mother was in a coma and no one knew when and whether she could come around. Just when you think modern technology gives us more certainty in life, we had no clue of what could be done that night. The scans didn't indicate any blockage in the brain but she was still in a coma. The son, despite at a tender age of 9, was able to tell the police in details of what happened. The accident was bad but he was more concerned if he could have his mother back.

The family recounted the blessings at the party (i) The mother had no memory of all the events related to the accident. She couldn't remember she was screaming in the taxi or being hospitalized (ii) The son dealt with the trauma really well. He wasn't scarred (iii) The family got closer

How often can one be so lucky? I cannot answer that question. I should remember to always be good to my family and friends as I never know if there's a next time.