Im a pretty private person, and dont normally post things like this on here. But sometimes things happen that just make you stop and re-evaluate everything. I got off the train tonight in Lawrence and a gentleman I see every now and then and have made small talk with was probably about 20 or 30 steps behind me. I saw him walking up the stairs to the first level of the parking garage. When I got to my car about 30 seconds later and drove by the entrance door, that man was laying on the concrete floor between the glass doors. The emts told us later that it was a massive stroke or an embolism. A group of us called 911 and tried to keep him comfortable. We were fortunate to have folks who knew CPR on hand, but it was not to be. That man I had made small talk with and held the door for on several occasions wont be on the train anymore. Who ever thinks their last moments will be in a parking garage? Here and then gone. I went home and changed into sweatpants and had dinner and thought about the absurdity that allows me to just go on with my life after witnessing the end of someone elses. Things just really dont make sense sometimes. We learned from his ID that his name was Donald and he was from Lawrence. Ive said many prayers for this man and his family in the last few hours. If you find a chance for him in yours, please do so. And when you wake up tomorrow and all the rest of your days, do so with gratitude for what youve been given...
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 02:14:49 +0000
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