35W Bridge Collapse

Yesterday was a good reminder of how quickly things can change in the blink of an eye. A major bridge in Minnesota spanning the Mississippi river going into Minneapolis collapsed yesterday evening during rush hour. I heard about it as I was driving home, listening to the traffic report saying that 35W bridge had collapsed. I knew instantly what bridge they were talking about. I had driven over it daily on my way back from work. I never got tired of the view. Coming from the North, you had a spectacular view of Minneapolis skyline and the locks. No matter how hard of a day I had, seeing that view was a lift to my spirits. Incredibly, although there were many cars on the bridge, there are only 4 people confirmed dead and 20 people missing at this time. Initial reports were talking about a death toll near 100. There was a school bus on the bridge filled with children, but they came out OK. I am sure that people who were on the bridge right before it collapsed were thinking about getting to the Twins game, what to make for supper or how to handle a problem at work. Talk about a wake up call. We can't go through life in fear, we just need to remember our priorities. Life is precious, tell people that you love them and enjoy every day you are given. It truly is a gift from God.