be carful with what you do, what you say, and how you act. life is precious and it’s sad to say only a couple of us actually realize that. it’s only till something tragic happens to us. it happen to me just like that. it’s been a week, a week since my life flashed before me eyes. its crazy how one moment i was laughing, smiling, and planning out my day with my sister and best friend. the next moment i was opening my eyes facing the dirt, looking at my bloody hand, jumping to my feet, and grasping for air. i rushed back to the car making sure i wasn’t the only one alive. making sure that the two girls i love most were still alive. they were. we all moved to the side, starring at the car and one another making sure we were okay. it was all so chaotic and unbelievable. being rushed to the hospital not know what was wrong with me. not understanding what the doctors were saying. not being able to see my sister and best friend. it was all torture. it didn’t seem realistic. and honestly, it still doesn’t. people ask me what happened and how i got out of the car and i don’t know what to tell them. i was blessed that my injuries were minor. returning home from the hospital the next day was a bit of a struggle. i rested up so i can go to school that night to see all my friends. wasn’t the best idea. i was mentally a mess. i tried my best to keep all the tears in. it was the craziest feeling to look at my friends once more and just hug them. it was relief. my days continued to physically get worse, but i didn’t mind so much. each day was blessing.

there are a lot more things i could say about the accident, but i rather just stick to the topic of being thankful. I’m thankful for my sister. she is the most precious person in my life and we have obviously been through it all together. I’m thankful for my best friend because without her i have no idea where i would be. i love them dearly. I’m thankful that i only suffered minor injuries. shit could have been a lot worse. i am thankful for my parents. the moment they saw me, they just wanted to cry. i had to be strong and tell them to relax and its going to be okay. their love for their children is unbelievable. all the fights and disagreements we may have had are all erased. the accident definitely changed my life. I’m more happy. i see things brighter. i love more and live larger.

the life we live and the life we get so easily angry at, means more to us than we think. life is a honor. the fact that I’m still here is a honor, it’s a blessing. the nightmares and flashbacks will eventually go away. my bruises will fade. my cuts will heal. all the pain is exiting my body. i will never understand why this happened to me, but honestly i rather not know. I’m starting new. I’m just happy to be alive, happy to see the people i love every single day. and i know its been a week and i’m barley saying something, but it’s because i’ve finally had the courage to do so.

so everyone, just be a little more thankful.