Just a week or so ago, I was informed that an uncle of mine had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Broken bones, deep bruises, staples in the skull and all, it sounds as though he'll be okay when all is said and done. Sadly, I had to hear about this news through the grapevine, as this very uncle of mine has kind of alienated himself from the rest of the family over the past decade (or so).
I always worried about something like this happening - that he or another family member would get seriously injured or, worse yet, killed, and he'd be forever left with guilt, allowing grudges to be thicker than blood.
For as awful as this incident had to be, I sincerely hope it was a wake-up call to him and that the family can be united once again due to it. Regardless, I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Trust me, no matter how awful the disagreement may have been, it's never worth sacrificing your entire history, relationship over said grudge. Life is short. We never know what today might bring, let alone tomorrow, so why temporarily sacrifice a relationship today, when tomorrow may never come and we're permanently left with feelings of guilt and remorse? Blood should be thicker than grudges.
I always worried about something like this happening - that he or another family member would get seriously injured or, worse yet, killed, and he'd be forever left with guilt, allowing grudges to be thicker than blood.
For as awful as this incident had to be, I sincerely hope it was a wake-up call to him and that the family can be united once again due to it. Regardless, I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Trust me, no matter how awful the disagreement may have been, it's never worth sacrificing your entire history, relationship over said grudge. Life is short. We never know what today might bring, let alone tomorrow, so why temporarily sacrifice a relationship today, when tomorrow may never come and we're permanently left with feelings of guilt and remorse? Blood should be thicker than grudges.
I don't hold a grudge against my family, but they aren't a part of my life. Sickness, health, death, marriage, birth, nothing has changed that. Family is chosen for you. Friends CHOOSE to be with you. It used to mean something when a friend chose you. Now friendships are discarded when they're no longer convenient. Just like everything else in society.
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