.:Thursday, May 1, 2008:.
The Phone Call
| that everyone fears. Shelly, there's been a crash. A T-38 crash here at Sheppard. It took me a few moments to process the information and realize that it wasn't Jeff. It couldn't be since he isn't here. Nor is he flying T-38's anymore. The fear was still there though. And then..... There was a sigh of relief before the tears started rolling again. Guilt because I was thanking God that it wasn't my husband, knowing that it was still someone's husband. Or in this case, 2 someone's husbands. The crash happened at 7:45 this morning while the jet was on approach to SAFB. Names are still being withheld until family is notified. I'm sure that we will find out soon though. I can't begin to explain the fear, heartbreak and even anger that I am feeling right now. I never led myself to believe that Jeff's job was a safe one. It's quite dangerous actually. I knew that. Today though, it was more real than I ever hoped it would be. We've heard about jets across the span crashing. Soldiers dying. Just never this close to home. Never someone that I personally knew....or likely knew. I pray that I never have to receive one of those phone calls again. With all of my heart, I pray. And I pray for those two pilots families and friends. I ask that you do the same. |
