Travie Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [center][b]Please read this thread.[/b][/center] To put it simply my close family were in a car accident today while on the way to work. It was in Turkey and the general speed limit in the area they were living in was around 50-60MPH. They collided with another car as the people in the other car tried to overtake them. For God knows what reason.Now my cousin is in the Hospital dying at age 19. My other cousin of 23 has nearly every bone in her body crushed and shattered. She is now out of the Hospital (Don't ask why, I don't know), she refuses to let anyone to touch her. The only reasons I have posted what has happened in my life on this forum is because I don't know what to do. I can't be there for them because they are in Turkey. I love both my cousins and the one who is in Hospital is like a brother to me. The other is because you can all learn from this. God forbid this happened to any of you. Regardless of whether I like you or not, I wouldn't want this to happen to any of you guys. The lesson here is to appreciate what you have in life because it can be taken away from you so easily. Be it your mobility, or your life. To put it simply, do you appreciate life? Did this thread make you second think about life at all? I hope it did, the experience made me near to unstoppable. I am going to go to Turkey in a couple of weeks when things there have calmed down somewhat. Regardless of my job and my family. I appreciate and love my family, but my cousins are the ones who are seriously injured. There is a small article in an English newspaper according to my relatives. I've looked everywhere but I can't find it. I hope you guys learned from this. ~ . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRenji Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I am truly sorry about what happened. I have experienced such things myself, and it is awful. I was so sad when my grandmother died years ago, so I know the pain you feel. I do appreciate life myself, and I wish the best for both of your relatives. I hope things get better for you and your family when the new year comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Zero Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 My mother went through something similar, actually. Her friend lost her brother to cancer and was having his funeral quite a distance away. We were currently going through a tight spot on money so we couldn't make it, and my mother tried to make that clear. However, feeling betrayed, that certain friend has refused all contact with my mom since. My mom regrets it to this day. I'm not saying that you should drop everything, especially after just getting your new job. I'm just reliving a personal experience. I'm sure you have the forum's thoughts (and maybe some prayers). Just remember to stay calm and be careful in traveling there, so you don't get hurt. Happy New Year, for what its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travie Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [quote name='CM Renji' timestamp='1325386869' post='5741992'] I am truly sorry about what happened. I have experienced such things myself, and it is awful. I was so sad when my grandmother died years ago, so I know the pain you feel. I do appreciate life myself, and I wish the best for both of your relatives. I hope things get better for you and your family when the new year comes in. [/quote] Thanks bro, it's appreciated.[quote name='Legend Zero' timestamp='1325388324' post='5742038'] My mother went through something similar, actually. Her friend lost her brother to cancer and was having his funeral quite a distance away. We were currently going through a tight spot on money so we couldn't make it, and my mother tried to make that clear. However, feeling betrayed, that certain friend has refused all contact with my mom since. My mom regrets it to this day. I'm not saying that you should drop everything, especially after just getting your new job. I'm just reliving a personal experience. I'm sure you have the forum's thoughts (and maybe some prayers). Just remember to stay calm and be careful in traveling there, so you don't get hurt. Happy New Year, for what its worth. [/quote] Yeah, I get where you're coming from. Thanks bro, and happy new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solemn Silver Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Man, I know what you mean on the Cousin bieng like a brother thing I have an older cousin who I always used to hang with, and honestly, he was better as a brother than my real brother. I can't really picture my family without him. And yeah man, thats really rough. Hope things work out, because noone deserves to go through losing a charished family member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 My condolences Travie. I hope both you and your cousins can emerge from this in both sound mind and body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord200 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm sorry. I hope that they pull through. I know what your going through. My Grandpa died the day after Christmas two years ago. Be safe out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-dreezyAFG Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 hopefully no one will say, "cool story bro". sorry to hear, and ur turkish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solemn Silver Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [quote name='I-dreezyAFG' timestamp='1325394438' post='5742226'] hopefully no one will say, "cool story bro". sorry to hear, and ur turkish? [/quote] I think his cousins were on a trip or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Life is a precious thing, and it's these sort of things that remind us of it. It's pretty hard to go watch someone close to you really suffer a lot. It's that sudden realisation after being involved in one of these situations that you have a rather new take on life. Surpassing the initial shock of it all, you just feel morally different. It's a really hard emotion to describe, but the best way to is that it's similar to empathy. Having this wiser look on life gives you strength for this sort of stuff. But don't mind this. This is just me spouting general emotional nonsense. I'm just like that when people mention it, considering I've experienced a lot of situations that are just revolutionarily life-changing. I'm quite happy you've chosen to go to Turkey. Your cousins probably need someone else, as it's impacted them more than anybody in the aftershock ripples, per say. Hope the New Year brings better for you and all your family. And I'm positive it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 After the past few years, I've really come to appreciate life and those in it. My dad nearly died of a stroke in '07 (on 9/11 even) and it's been a drastic change to our lifestyle. But he has made such a miraculous recovery, you couldn't even tell he had a stroke. He's not the same as before, but I could never take life for granted after almost losing him. Adding to that, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. But the tumor's been quickly contained and now the doctor says it will never be a problem again. I really appreciate my mother for being a tough cookie through chemo and everything else since my dad had to retire and she's been keeping the family going. She's the strongest person I know. I guess my family lucked out, but these drastic life changes served as a much-needed wake-up call. I am truly grateful for the life I live and I wouldn't want it any other way. Travie, I'll keep your family in my prayers. It's unbelievably cool to be there for your family no matter what the distance and hopefully things will work out. Have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I've learned to really appreciate life this last year. Both my grandmother and my uncle passed away due to lung cancer, and as sad as it was, I feel more "grown up", as it were. It made me realize how short life can be, and I realized that life is indeed what you make it. I love life, and I want to broaden my horizons even further this year! As for your cousins, they have my prayers. May they pull through soundly and may you have a safe trip to Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Exodia Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I also need to appreciate. My grand-dad and great-grandad died of cancer. One had brain trauma that caused it. I know three people with cancer. And one is a teenager, almost a young man. One of them is my step-grandad, who is nearly 80 with Lung, who I hope pulls through. The other... one of my dad's frat buddies. I'm not going on about my family and friends with various diseases and conditions (There are a few.) What i'm saying is, life can be gone like the snap of a finger. It's a cruel thing, and the ways it can happen are many. You will know somebody with something or the pain of physical stress. You, yourself might feel it. You could be feeling it right then. And, if somebody dies, it's okay. They are in a place that doesn't know pain and suffering. But some have to heal, and the hope it occurs is heartbreaking or warming. The experience helping someone to the best state they can possibly return to. It's one of the best feelings out there. You have my consolence, and my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Starrk Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 My condolences my good sir. I pray everything will will even out and your family will be okay. You are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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