My brother-in-law, George, died at 12:02 a.m. on July 6, 2010. He had been on his way to the fireworks display the evening of July 3rd and somehow laid his ATV over on its side. He was found and taken to the local hospital where he was treated as if he were a family member. They couldn't have done more for him!
Jim and I had been checking on him and all signs were that he was improving. I had a workshop scheduled, and the hospital staff told us they would take good care of him, so we left. The phone rang at 1:00 a.m., and we were notified that they had been getting ready to transport George when his oxygen levels dropped and his heart stopped. They worked for an hour but couldn't get it started again. After we got things taken care of there and hung up, we started packing to drive home. I'll never forget hearing my husband mourn the loss of his twin and the painful whisper, "I'm alone now!"
I had not considered what being a twin meant. Fraternal twins, like Jim and George, start out as one being and become two people. There is a bond that only twins share. I think Jim actually feels as if half of him has died. I don't know what to do or how to help him! He was there for me last month when my friend, Pam, died. Now it's my turn to be there for him.
Everyone, please wear protective gear when you ride an ATV.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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