We all could have it worse.
Backstory
It started in the hospital, when we were sitting with my son, waiting for the results of the x-rays. My daughter said, "I was having a really crappy day at work...everything was a mess, and I have a huge day tomorrow, and I was on my way home to face an evening of work when Mom called to say you were here...and then I thought, my work stuff is just...stuff. I could have it worse...a car could have fallen on me."Last night, I was still dealing with the residual effects of my son's accident. The shakes, the small panic attacks...I cannot, nor do I ever want to, imagine what it would be like to lose my child.
And then we got word that a friend of my nephew, 16 years old, died yesterday afternoon. Suicide...over a girl, no less.
Today, I will grasp every blessing, large or small, hold it close and be thankful.
by accidentaltourist in Six-Word Memoirs on Mar 06, 2013 | 
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DynamicDbytheC says,
A difficult time. So sad about it all.Loon says,
never a day without hugs and kissesjl333 says,
Such sad news about the teen. And on a different note, I'm glad your son was spared. Indeed, that would have been devastating.Level1 says,
I just read this and the related memoirs. Oh my! I don't know what to comment on first: your son's mishap, the fact that no one came to help, the good news that he is okay or the very sad news about your nephew's friend. Goodness, you had had quite a few days!canadafreeze says,
Very powerful memoir. How very true it is ...Level1 says,
Oh, wait, there's one more thing, your DIL was able to lift the car!!! Woah Nelly!