Mowing the Lawn While the House Burns Down
I find it interesting how people handle stress. For instance, some become angry while others become quiet, but one’s focus during stress is most interesting. I know many examples after traumatic incidents. One example occurred during an accident investigation. A driver reported a semi-truck ran her off the road causing her vehicle to roll and, as a result, killed her young grandson. Witnesses related the vehicle drifted off the road causing the accident. A t that moment, her recollection allowed her to cope with the accident. The other day I assisted people evacuated from their homes because of a large wildfire above the town. I escorted residents home to retrieve items. I felt for them. For over a week, they lived elsewhere. Today, the fire was smaller. The risk appeared minor compared to a week earlier. During my day, I escorted a mom and kids up to their house. On arrival, her husband stood in the driveway. She said something to him while pulling into the garage causing him...