My BBF’s sister, K was in an accident last week. It involved her car and a bus. Her feet where broken and one of her heels was shattered ("the worst I’ve seen" said the best surgeon who operated on both feet yesterday). And recently, her husband had a horrible accident with a table saw. It’s all unbelievable. K’s family is rallying around her, as they should at this time and my friend is handling some things relating to her medical care and her eventual release, recuperation logistics (she’ll be laid up for 3 months) and private night nurses, etc.

This happened at a time when their parents were visiting from out of state. The timing.

I was checking in on them since the 6-hour surgery and I got the scoop on K’s  day. I can’t do much but send my love since they are on the other side of the country.

During the call my friend spent a good amount of time apologizing for everything she’s ever said to me in response to me talking about the kids’ care or challenges relating to any and everything medical over the last several years.

She said "I’m sure now that I have never said anything remotely appropriate to you over the years. I had no idea and I know that every response I ever made must have been wrong."

I started to laugh.

She said "No, really, I am not kidding. I’m sorry for everything I ever said."

Listen Ck, if anyone can step up and do it, you can. You are one of the most freakish, list-making people I know. And that is an extremely good trait to possess during a medical crisis. You are a great person to have around when one’s mind is foggy with medical jargon. It doesn’t hurt that you are fiercely protective and funny either.

Love and healing sent to K and all of you.