Wife hit by car on Thanksgiving, undergoes emergency surgery, leading couple to reflect on gratitude.

A couple's Thanksgiving took a dramatic turn when the author's wife, Anita, was hit by a car on her way home from work. She underwent emergency brain surgery at Jersey City Medical Center. The incident, which occurred on a day that marks family and gratitude, brought back memories of a similar fatal accident involving the author's father 20 years ago. Despite the trauma, Anita recovered after 21 days in the ICU, leading the couple to find deeper meaning in the holiday through gratitude and annual traditions like watching "It's a Wonderful Life."

November 28, 2024
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