Thoughtful Gestures
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Weekly Flowers
Boonrit Continues to Care
How often might one ask: What if or if only? I contemplate this compelling scenario due to an incident that alters my life. The Chang Klan and Sridonchai intersection is known to be hazardous, and I always cross with extreme caution. If only there were a split second difference in our timing, our paths would not have collided. I am rushing to an art opening, and he is returning home after working a long day at the factory.
The scene plays as a well-choreographed movement - even somewhat graceful. I remain unruffled as I lose sight of my cane flying through the air. I hear screams and screeching tires. I remember nonchalantly thinking a car is hitting me, and then my mind fades to black. I wake up looking deep into the eyes of a man I soon learn is the driver, and compassion overwhelms me. I do not feel pain as his heart embraces me. We experience a profound spiritual bond at this moment.
We go to the hospital together, and he remains by my side for hours in silence. I feel his anguish, but not speaking the same language I do not know how to comfort him. At some point, I fall asleep. I wake up the following morning and see Boonrit sitting by my bed, holding a beautiful and fragrant bouquet. How does he know I love fresh-cut flowers?
He comes to the hospital every day on his lunch break. Once I transfer to Vivobene, a care facility, he surprises me with Sunday visits, a fresh bouquet, and an assortment of milk - insisting the calcium will help my bones heal faster.
Our paths cross, and our lives change. Once again, I take an unplanned detour. Boonrit is now my teacher, brother, protector, and friend. Through him, I am learning to accept unconditional kindness.
A snapshot of our communication:
Most days I receive a message from Boonrit
Thank you for entering my life
Comments on this post (5)
Wow! As always your writing blows me away. Life is amazing and, often, completely unexpected. Thank you for this beautiful writing. xx
— Julie Hastings
— Muffy Lutzin
Deb, holy Cow! Hit by a car to boot? You have had ore than your share. Boonrit’s compensation is so kind and thoughtful. You have been given a special gift, a veryvgood friend. Xxoo Cynthia think of you every day.
— Cynthia Gibson
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this sharing Debra. I am so sorry you have gone through all of this and yet, it has opened you up so beautifully. You are like one of these flowers, blossoming into a extraordinary writer. Love you lots.💞
— Marilyn
Love your story and always looking for the positive
— Natalie