Monday, December 3, 2012

Sometimes, Words Fail You

Hi ladies,

No nail post from me today. I have some pics edited waiting to be posted but I received the news that a friend I met through my boyfriend was involved in an accident. There's this fad in PR called 'Bicijangueo', which basically means people hang out on their bicycles all through different areas in big groups. He was riding with some friends on Friday night, a friend got a flat on their bike and had to wait for someone else to get a car to take the bike home, so he continued on his own. At around 5am Saturday morning, he was hit by a car who ran a stop sign. Thankfully, the driver stayed with him, called the ambulance and even rode with him to the hospital. More importantly, the driver tested negative for alcohol.

He was pronounced dead yesterday morning.

Doctors said if he had been wearing a helmet, he would have survived. Some broken bones, but he would still be here. Nobody knew or thought it was this bad. Saturday evening my boyfriend called his friends, who told him there was some swelling in his brain and they had to drain that before he would wake up, but everyone was optimistic. We all just thought it would be another story he could tell in a couple of weeks.

 I feel such sadness and it's crazy because I didn't know him that well.We had hung out several times during my almost 2 year relationship, but he and I weren't really close. It just hurts to know he was so young and he had so much incredible talent and so many goals he never got to accomplish. His death is also a reminder of how fast everything can change. In a split second, someone isn't here anymore. If I feel this sad, I can't imagine the sorrow his family and close friends must feel. He was truly an incredible human being and I'm not just saying that because he's gone, he just was. He was kind, giving and never said no to anything anyone needed.

Anyway, I'm sorry this post ended up being so long but I have a very tough time expressing my feelings unless it's in writing and this is the place I feel most comfortable doing so.


His latest piece.

Be safe, enjoy what you do and say what you feel. Life is too short.

UPDATE: His family decided to donate his organs and 5 lives were saved thanks to his organs! It definitely helps ease the pain to know that he lives on in a way and was able to give a second chance to other people.

12 comments:

  1. this really touched my heart. i feel really sorry for you ... stay strong, life is short but beautiful <3

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  2. I'm so sorry. :( Wow he was really talented. It's really sad to hear someone that is so young pass away. Stay strong girl!

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    1. Yeah, with his potential it's just tragic since he could have accomplished so much more. Thank you Lariesa!

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  3. I am.so sorry about your loss of your friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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    1. I appreciate that Tishana. I'll forward some of the prayers to his family :)

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  4. Thoughts and prayers for everyone! I'm so sorry =/. Do not apologize for the post being so long either. This blog is your outlet and how you can express yourself, and in times such as this, it is of the utmost importance that you do so. For me, it really shows how valuable life is, and how we must cherish every moment, which somedays we can tend to forget. I'm sure other readers are reading and thinking the same thing. <3 if you need to talk you know where to find me!

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    1. I was definitely reminded how brief life can be. Thank you for your kind words :)

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  5. Oh Kat, I am so sorry hun. I feel deeply for anyone that passes, nonetheless when it is someone that you know. Especially one so young. It always reminds me of how fragile life really is. I try to cherish every moment since there is no guarantee it will be here tomorrow. May your friend walk with the angels and find eternal peace. *big hugs*

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    1. Thank you hun! It really does help to know he saved some lives with his organ donation.

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  6. Oh, Kat. I'm so sorry. What a terrible loss. I'm in tears.

    Sigh. My condolences and thoughts go with you and everyone involved.

    Love ya,

    Lisa

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    1. Thank you so much for your support as always Lisa! :)

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