With the news of the weekend's tragedy at the COP Bobsled track so many thoughts jumps into my head. In working with RCMP victim services I've come to view tragedies in light of being right in the midst of many of them.
My first thought is that victims come in many forms. Those that are directly impacted by the choices of others and those that are indirectly affected. The latter often don't see themselves as victims, but if you're emotionally distressed as a result of a tragic situation, then you're certainly a victim. There are many friends and colleagues of mine that train, compete, coach and service that track. Many of them are far away in Europe competing in world cups and world championships, yet from the tweets, etc. I can see that many are really hurting from the loss of life and terrible injuries that occurred yesterday on the ice track. Your emotions are real. Allow yourself as a victim to grieve. We all grieve in unique ways to our personalities. Whether it’s taking some time to pray, talk with someone or make some new life path choices, do what you need to do.
My second thought is more towards the families of the teens involved in the heinous crash. From what I’ve been seeing in the media, it seems like they came from real good families, most likely even God fearing Christian families. The hope they’ve expressed so far has been truly amazing. As good a family background as you have though, sometimes regretful choices are made. But the important thing to realize is that how your life ends often (and usually) doesn’t define the life and how it was lived. This is an important point to dwell on over the next several days and weeks as the lives of 2 twins that perished are celebrated.
We’ve also got to keep in mind the 6 that are struggling both physically and emotionally in the hospital. They must be in perilous physical condition and certainly in emotional anguish at the passing of their friends.
Let’s all be there for each other and keep our heads up to recognize needs around us!
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