Yesterday, the day started out normal. I had a plan to meet one of my bands, Red, at the office to sign some CD covers. They were driving in from a show and their road manager was supposed to call me as they got into town. I never got the call. Instead I got an email later in the morning telling me that they had been involved in a serious collision, on their way back into Nashville.
-"What?" This couldn't be happening. While I am sitting at the office being pro-active, the guy scheduled to contact me was being thrown from the vehicle and dragged along the pavement. Not only is this band on my label, but I am a fan. But first and foremost, they are my friends. I've gone through a heartbreaking loss with my mom. It was the most painful thing I've ever been through. But she was in hospice and we knew the inevitable was coming and in a way were more "prepared." This news was just a shock to the system. My stomach hurt all day just thinking about what might have happened. Later that evening I saw pictures of where the side of the van had been ripped off. The trailer was torn to shreds in the middle of the road. Merch and gear spread all over the interstate. "I can't believe this!" Visions of us all together at each other's weddings, birthday parties and at those hot summer festivals keep running through my mind still. I'm so relieved my friends are safe. Thank you God for looking after them.
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