“We have to make you aware that his condition is critical and that there is a risk that he may not make it!” those were the words the consultant anaesthetist delivered to my wife and me on Tuesday night. My son was in the back seat of a car that had hit the curb, left the road and somersaulted at high speed. All 4 of the young men who were in the car are in a critical condition, but thanks to the incredible staff of the NHS we are hopeful of a full recovery.
I love working and am building a business, my clients and business contacts are massively important to me, they are the fuel that drives me every day, but hearing those words was a stark reminder that whatever you do, you need to remember that is that it those that you love, that is truly the most important thing in your life.
As a broker I help business owners sell their business, I already encourage my clients to plan for life after their businesses have transferred, the conversation invariably moves to family, that will have even more poignancy from now on.
This accident has brought our family together even more tightly, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the other boys involved. You don’t know what life will throw up, so my message is work hard, but make sure you make time for your family and loved ones.
Our son is still not out of danger, but we are sure he is in the best possible hands, I would like to say thank you to the fire service, ambulance service, police, the A&E and ICU staff at St George’s Hospital who have all played a part in helping. These people are truly special and we will always be grateful. Those that I have managed to speak to, have said they are just doing their job and they are, but you know what, without them, my son wouldn’t be still with us. THANK YOU, YOU ARE TRULY SPECIAL
Managing Director