How will he survive? How will he make it?

How does he go on — a head-on crash from

a car going in the wrong direction across a

divided interstate highway?  What small talk

were they making? Surely they were old

enough and married long enough not to be

arguing about inconsequential things, it

can only be hoped about those last mom-

ents. Were they going to a medical appoint-

ment in the big city or a big night on the town

from their little town? Did they have those

“Little Town Blues” and yearn for the bright

lights of Broadway to help melt them away

for a night? She died, and if there is anything

for which to give thanks, pain-free, apparently,

hopefully. He remains in serious condition but will

survive, the serious people in white coats say. Will

this vibrant, energized, fighter for justice, so young

for his eighty years ever thrive let alone survive in

so short a time left?  Kyrie Eleison.