The dreaded phone call

Every weekend, my parents grant me a bit of peace and take 2-3 kids to their house for the weekend.
Every weekend, my parents and kids take the same route to and from our house to theirs and their house to ours.
Every weekend, my mom texts me when they reach Bealeton.

This weekend was no different. It was Odin's Birthday, and so my mom asked me if I was sure that I wanted her to take the kids. I said yes, because it would give Odin some alone time with Mommy and Daddy for his special birthday.
On Sunday, my mom texted me to say that they were passing through Bealeton, this is my cue to go downstairs and start to wake up a bit. Mom texted me at 10:15.
Samn called Justin's phone at 10:31, because I left mine upstairs and didn't hear it ring. Mom and Dad have been in an accident. Jaxom hit is head. They are being taken to Fauquier Hospital.

I feel my knees start to buckle, I turn on the GPS, Justin get's dressed, I put Odin in the car, I wait for Justin (he always takes forever) I facebook for good vibes (mostly because all I can think of is the worst). We are off. Gosh Darn IT!!! (BTW that is not really what I said) Why can't I ever remember to fill the gas. I don't want to stop for gas. Half way there, we have to stop for gas.

We get to the hospital about an hour later, that is outside of my seizure radius...who's looking though right? Where are my kids? Please where are they? Are they ok? Yes, I'm Mom. Why is his head taped to the carseat?
Hey guys! (Plaster smile, Hide the fear) How are you feeling?
The nurse answers for them. Pegasis is being discharged, that must be Gigi's name for the day. Good News...he's a true tank, not a scratch, strained muscle, nothing wrong with him. Brenna, we are worried about Brenna's belly, she has some fluid in there, it could be nothing, it could be blood, it could be bile we are going to have to take her for more testing. Jaxom, well he's in a bit worse shape, we are waiting for CT so we can get a clearer picture of his brain.
The rest is not nearly as entertaining, nor should it be published here as it entails the use of bedpans.

Long story short:

Gunnar : Built for this type of thing...not a mark on him. Despite being extra cuddly for the past few days, he is fine.
Brenna : Has some fluid around her belly, but she went back to school yesterday, they had a car safety demonstration in her honor. She loved it as she was the center of attention.
Jaxom : Truly is a bit worse for ware. He has a fractured sinus, free floating snot between his skull and skin and a nasty concussion. He too returned to school for a bit today, but since he can't do much, he was able to keep to himself for the most part.
Mom : A nasty bump on the head, a seatbelt burn, and she no longer has a yearning for a small car.
Dad : A strained back, few burns from the airbag, and out right soreness.

Me : A sense of terror, fear, lucky.
The police said they were lucky that my dad slammed on the brakes and they were in a big truck, if either of those things hadn't been in the equation, this could have ended a lot differently.
So love what you have today, because who knows what tomorrow brings.