Re: OT: You are not going to believe this

January 8, 2008

,

YOU Go Girlfriend........You did the right thing. I would do the same

thing so do not be hard on yourself.

Back in 1946 a Drunk driver hit my Dad while my Dad was riding his bike.

This was a chnging stage for my dad. He was thrown 30 feet in the air and was in

a coma for 30 days. He suffered the rest of his life with the issues which

was caused by that Drunk driver. He was never all together afterwards. It is a

wonder my mom and him even married and had 2 kid's. But due to mental illness

My Dad suffered due to that Drunk Driver actions. I never really got to know

my Dad but I did get a chance to meet him before he passed away.

Through my years I have seen my own Step Dad drive drunk. He never had a

accident though. It does not give him the right to drive drunk. He seen the

light 29 yrs ago and quit cold turkey. He now sees his wrong and tells people

they should never get in a car if they are drinking.

Back in 2005 A Drunk Driver hit my Sister and me. I have to say he got a

fine and a slap on the wrist and let go. Why? Because of the Judges do this.

Laws are not put into affect to let some slide through it is put into Law for

everyone.

, Your actions and your hubby's were heaven sent as you might have

avoided another Fatality on the news.

If either of my kid's or Siblings did something Stupid as drinking and

driving I would hope someone would stop them before they hurt someone or caused

a death. WHY? Because once you do something stupid like this and cause a

Death due to your actions it can never be taken back.

1 death affects more than 1 it affects a WHOLE family. Congradulations on

your Actions. I will tell you I do not drive if I am sleepy or have taken

more than 4 Aspirins lololololol. I do not drink Alcohol and the strongest

drink

I drink is Pepsi lolol. I would rather be the designated driver.

We have choices to make . Some think Drinking and Driving is not a

bad thing. SO he made a choice to drink and then Drive. He knew what his

actions would bring if he got caught. It is possible he is a habitaul DUI

person

as well. He made the choice and you and hubby made your choice. There's His

Mom who would probably hug you and say Thanks and I am sorry my Son made the

wrong choice.

Robbin

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January 8, 2008

Thanks Robbin. I know I did the right thing. It's just hard to have someone

begging you not to do something that you know you must do...and having to play

along while all the while knowing police are on their way.

I hope that this is what wakes this guy up and hit rock bottom so he can get

help. I also hope he doesn't get my name and address off the accident report and

come looking for me....that would be pretty scarey.

It is so sad that your dad's life was ruined by a drunk driver. I just keep

thinking of Rob's classmate who was 17 at the time he was killed. It just isn't

fair for someone to choose to drive drunk and then get behind the wheel.

Thanks for your support. My nerves are shot! But I am so thankful that I wasn't

hurt and neither was anyone else...

and Rob 18 JAS

Re: OT: You are not going to believe this

> ,

> YOU Go Girlfriend........You did the right thing. I would

> do the same

> thing so do not be hard on yourself.

> Back in 1946 a Drunk driver hit my Dad while my Dad was riding

> his bike.

> This was a chnging stage for my dad. He was thrown 30 feet in

> the air and was in

> a coma for 30 days. He suffered the rest of his life with the

> issues which

> was caused by that Drunk driver. He was never all together

> afterwards. It is a

> wonder my mom and him even married and had 2 kid's. But due to

> mental illness

> My Dad suffered due to that Drunk Driver actions. I never

> really got to know

> my Dad but I did get a chance to meet him before he passed

> away.

> Through my years I have seen my own Step Dad drive drunk.

> He never had a

> accident though. It does not give him the right to drive drunk.

> He seen the

> light 29 yrs ago and quit cold turkey. He now sees his wrong and

> tells people

> they should never get in a car if they are drinking.

> Back in 2005 A Drunk Driver hit my Sister and me. I have

> to say he got a

> fine and a slap on the wrist and let go. Why? Because of the

> Judges do this.

> Laws are not put into affect to let some slide through it is put

> into Law for

> everyone.

> , Your actions and your hubby's were heaven sent as

> you might have

> avoided another Fatality on the news.

> If either of my kid's or Siblings did something

> Stupid as drinking and

> driving I would hope someone would stop them before they

> hurt someone or caused

> a death. WHY? Because once you do something stupid like

> this and cause a

> Death due to your actions it can never be taken back.

> 1 death affects more than 1 it affects a WHOLE

> family. Congradulations on

> your Actions. I will tell you I do not drive if I am

> sleepy or have taken

> more than 4 Aspirins lololololol. I do not drink Alcohol and

> the strongest drink

> I drink is Pepsi lolol. I would rather be the designated driver.

> We have choices to make . Some think Drinking and

> Driving is not a

> bad thing. SO he made a choice to drink and then Drive. He knew

> what his

> actions would bring if he got caught. It is possible he is a

> habitaul DUI person

> as well. He made the choice and you and hubby made your choice.

> There's His

> Mom who would probably hug you and say Thanks and I am sorry my

> Son made the

> wrong choice.

> Robbin

>

> **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay

> in shape.

> http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

>

January 9, 2008

:

First let me say how sorry I am to hear of your friend and her family's

struggles. What a sad situation for everyone. I will keep them in my prayers.

Second, I'm very thankful that you were not injured and no major damage to Rob's

new (used) car. You absolutely did the right thing. I have no sympathy for

drunk drivers who get caught. They made the decision. For every decision there

is a consequence. He was lucky that you were not injured and I agree that I

hope this is his wakeup call. I'm sure however, that this was not his first

time, but hopefully his last. I will pray that he gets some help. Hopefully

you do not work today and will not feel any ill effects from the accident today.

Beth & Hannah, 11, unspecified arthritis; asthma; gerd; migraines

Sending prayers & happy thoughts,

Beth :-)

OT: You are not going to believe this

Today, I was off so I took the opportunity to visit my dear friend, , who is

staying with her parents about an hour and a half away in Greenwood, Indiana.

's mother has been given a diagnosis of terminal throat cancer. has

taken FMLA and gone up to stay with and help her family, and give her sister a

break. Not only is 's mother (Shirley)ill, but 's dad has multiple

medical problems and is on a walker. Then there is 's 47 year old brother,

, who is blind, diabetic, and schizophrenic and very childlike. It is a

terrible situation. Shirley has been the rock of the family. She says she is

ready to meet the Lord whenever he is ready for her, but leaving her husband and

son behind is just so heartbreaking for her. I went up today for a visit. Was

there most of the day. Long story short, coming home I missed my exit and found

myself going down I65 towards Louisville. I got off, thinking I'd go to Veterans

Parkway and get gas, and

changed my mind on the off ramp. I got in the left lane and was sitting there

at the light, stopped, when a drunk driver hit me...in Rob's brand new (albeit

used) Durango that I had just picked up from him in Indianapolis, as I need to

get it LICENSED tomorrow. So here I am with a guy who is begging me not to call

police, when I can tell he has been drinking. It was a 20 minute act of stalling

while called the police (from home, after I called him on my cell), so the

guy would think the police just 'happened' up on our accident. It was

heartbreaking to see him being cuffed but I knew I did the right thing getting

him off the street. I just kept thinking of two of Rob's classmates, one drunk

who drove her car and killed the other. This got me so upset and sad, and crying

while I watched the scene unfold in my rear view mirror. I'm not hurt

physically, the car isn't bad, just a few scratches, but we had to get this guy

off the street. Of course, he

told me his life story about why I shouldn't turn him in. I told him I had seen

many trage! dies rel ated to alcohol and that it was not fair for him to be

taking chances with others lives! Nervy, aren't I. So, I just played along with

him, listened to his story, taking FOREVER to write his name and address, and

making him get out his insurance card, license while stalling for time till the

police arrived. At least he was a pleasant, talky drunk...poor fellow. He is

sitting in jail as I type. He is God's child too so please pray for him, his

name is .

I'm so shook up I doubt I will sleep tonight. It was a pretty harrowing

experience waiting for the police. But thank God he hit me, did little damage,

and is now off the street where he can't hurt anyone.

I'm going to wait to tell Rob about the Durango, he doesn't deal well with anger

these days...oi

January 9, 2008

You definitely did the right thing . A drunk driver needs to be

stopped. My dad was killed by one back in the late sixties and he didn't

even get in much trouble. I am glad we have the laws we have today to

combat this problem. I hope you are feeling ok today, sometimes you

don't really notice any pain or discomfort for a few days, so please

take care of yourself. I'm sorry about Rob's car, but at least it is not

much damage.

I'll keep your friends family in my prayers. What a hard thing to be

going through!

Michele ( 20, spondy)

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Subject: OT: You are not going to believe this

Today, I was off so I took the opportunity to visit my dear friend,

, who is staying with her parents about an hour and a half away in

Greenwood, Indiana. 's mother has been given a diagnosis of terminal

throat cancer. has taken FMLA and gone up to stay with and help her

family, and give her sister a break. Not only is 's mother

(Shirley)ill, but 's dad has multiple medical problems and is on a

walker. Then there is 's 47 year old brother, , who is blind,

diabetic, and schizophrenic and very childlike. It is a terrible

situation. Shirley has been the rock of the family. She says she is

ready to meet the Lord whenever he is ready for her, but leaving her

husband and son behind is just so heartbreaking for her. I went up today

for a visit. Was there most of the day. Long story short, coming home I

missed my exit and found myself going down I65 towards Louisville. I got

off, thinking I'd go to Veterans Parkway and get gas, and changed my

mind on the off ramp. I got in the left lane and was sitting there at

the light, stopped, when a drunk driver hit me...in Rob's brand new

(albeit used) Durango that I had just picked up from him in

Indianapolis, as I need to get it LICENSED tomorrow. So here I am with a

guy who is begging me not to call police, when I can tell he has been

drinking. It was a 20 minute act of stalling while called the

police (from home, after I called him on my cell), so the guy would

think the police just 'happened' up on our accident. It was

heartbreaking to see him being cuffed but I knew I did the right thing

getting him off the street. I just kept thinking of two of Rob's

classmates, one drunk who drove her car and killed the other. This got

me so upset and sad, and crying while I watched the scene unfold in my

rear view mirror. I'm not hurt physically, the car isn't bad, just a few

scratches, but we had to get this guy off the street. Of course, he told

me his life story about why I shouldn't turn him in. I told him I had

seen many tragedies related to alcohol and that it was not fair for him

to be taking chances with others lives! Nervy, aren't I. So, I just

played along with him, listened to his story, taking FOREVER to write

his name and address, and making him get out his insurance card, license

while stalling for time till the police arrived. At least he was a

pleasant, talky drunk...poor fellow. He is sitting in jail as I type. He

is God's child too so please pray for him, his name is .

I'm so shook up I doubt I will sleep tonight. It was a pretty harrowing

experience waiting for the police. But thank God he hit me, did little

damage, and is now off the street where he can't hurt anyone.

I'm going to wait to tell Rob about the Durango, he doesn't deal well

with anger these days...oi

January 9, 2008

,

?

I do hope you were able to sleep last night. I hope that you are a bit calmer

now and able to relax. What a day!!! I am sure that you had enough stress

dealing with just seeing your friend in the situation she is in and you did not

need anything else to go along with it. But the Lord will give you the strength

to get through each day and each stressful event you have. I will pray for Rob

to deal positivily about this. I am amazed at the way you look at this as in

being thankful that he hit you. We often never know why God allows things to

happen but He does. I am thankful that this man did not hit a child or someone

else and hurt them. I also have seen too many drunk drivers and would in no way

have not called the police. No sob story would work for me. But then I have an

ex husband that would drink and then drive and I am just greatful that he has

not killed anyone. Fortunatly I am no longer married to the man and so I never

know when he is drinking and driving. My kids will refuse to get in the vehicle

with him now also if need be. I am so glad you are ok. I will pray for your

friend and her family as well as you all.?

Veri