Shock

On Friday, as I was leaving work, I saw a teenager on a bike get hit by a car going 50 mph. I was maybe 20 yards away. Amazingly, when I got out of my car to try to help, he was standing in the road. In a small town like Hutto, the cops arrive quickly, so after everyone seemed to be OK, I left.

I could barely get the key in the door by the time I got home. I felt like I either wanted to cry or throw up, but did neither.

It's interesting how people react. Standing up after getting hit, slowing down, driving away, getting out, watching from a distance. What happens when stuff comes out of nowhere? What do you do? I'll admit, for a moment I was simply paralyzed, knowing what I should do, but not wanting to.

I think the kid's OK. I told the community officer that we'll do what we can for the families involved. Lift up some prayers.