International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 50 | Page 74

N e v e r Ta k e L i f e For Granted WORDS: PIAA SAAPUNKI I was filled with excitement. A new country, a new relationship, a new car and new friends. My goal was to continue with my modeling career for a while longer as I had just graduated from the college as a practical nurse, however, things changed a few weeks after 9.11 that changed my life totally. I was cruising in my car when suddenly I was hit by a car that had ran the red lights. I lost conscious. I was awoken by a Fireman, I could see his eyes, and his voice was very soothing. “Lady, are you ok? Are you ok?” www.internationallifestylemagazine.com