it's just that time of year. death is trying to catch up and reach its quota. it's a trip of how close the estimated deaths during the holidays are so close to those that actually occur.

my Dad attempted to join those statistics, however was momentarily spared with a fractured C2 Vertebrae and severe head injuries. after being heavily sedated for 5 days, he's now HALO equipped and awake. he's still not able to verbally communicate and the RN's have a constant battle of keeping his tubes and sensors in place. hell, he pulled out his feeding tube and removed a few sensors as I visited yesterday.

I missed the news report and still don't know the exact details as I haven't seen the accident report, but he was the F-350 driver who wrestled with a big rig and lost big on I-675 Dec. 13th. All I've heard is that he fell asleep and was ejected. Being both a workaholic and functional alcoholic I hope it wasn't alcohol related, but it will come out soon enough......

For those of us still here and able, be safe out there...............