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FroggyinArk · 10-02-2009, 09:55 AM

i was a successful remodeling contractor with two crews working.
i owned 3 nice vehicles
had work schedualed almost 6 months out
money in the bank with a 750+ credit score
and i got into a truck with a damaged seat belt latch to come home.
i did not make it home.
the drunk came through a stop sign in a school area at about 90 mph
i was thrown out of my truck
crushed between my truck and a motorhome
a large portion of my face was torn off but i did survive
24 surgeries during the following year

now 6 years later...

i lost my business three years ago. now work sales at lowes
have 2 trucks, but only one is running
i have almost lost my house twice
my wife has had stress related medical problems including a majoe stroke
still only have the use of one eye, my right one is permenantly sealed.
i have over half a million dollars in unpayed medical bills
my credit score is under 500
savings are all gone

the drunk.....

spent three years in jail
now holds a job my wife gave up for health reasons
is dreadfully behind on her 50 bucks a month restitution payments towards the 178000 dollar judgement i have against her

i aso have thousands of friends who have made my life livable through th echanges and hard times.

to the ones here, thank you.

and to everyone please buckle up.

and do not drink and drive.

for those who do not know the rest of the story, theres an outdated version of my story on the home page linked to my profile here

Darsa · 10-02-2009, 10:04 AM

Wow, Froggy, I am so sorry. It seems so inane to say something like that but believe me, you have my utmost sympathy.

to you and your wife.

I wish that there were people in your type of situation available to go around to high schools and explain how stupid it is to drink and drive AND to advocate for seat belts.

FroggyinArk · 10-02-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Darsa

Wow, Froggy, I am so sorry. It seems so inane to say something like that but believe me, you have my utmost sympathy.

to you and your wife.

I wish that there were people in your type of situation available to go around to high schools and explain how stupid it is to drink and drive AND to advocate for seat belts.

there ARE contact your local MADD offices.

piglet too · 10-02-2009, 10:13 AM

Froggy ~ I have often thought of your story, and it has made a difference in my life. I wish for nothing but the best for you and your wife.

luvflorida · 10-02-2009, 10:20 AM

I have followed your story here on the Dis, and I am so, so sorry for all that you've gone through, and all that you continue to deal with.

I can't come close to knowing how difficult life has been for you and your family.

It is so scary how just a few seconds in any given day can completely alter someone's life.

Please know that you have a lot of people keeping you in their prayers and good thoughts.

Trish Bessette · 10-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Bless you Froggy. Your strength is commended. I wish only the best for you and your wife.

safetymom · 10-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Froggy, sending hugs to you and the wife. You are a hero from fighting back from all the trouble that was thrown your way.

ericamanda01 · 10-02-2009, 10:51 AM

I am so sorry this happened to you. It's yet another terrible example of just how selfish drinking and driving is.

live4christp1 · 10-02-2009, 10:55 AM

FireDancer · 10-02-2009, 10:56 AM

Sorry to hear your story Froggy. It's one thing when you do something stupid that effects you life and it is completely different when someone else's stupidity ruins yours.

Hopefully there will be a turn in fortune for you and your wife in the future.

Luv2Scrap · 10-02-2009, 10:57 AM

I lost my best friend to a drunk driver in 1995. I am so sorry for all you are going through - this is the first time I've heard about your story. You are in my thoughts today!

Dan Murphy · 10-02-2009, 10:59 AM

Always in my prayers, good wishes, Jeff.

Good wishes things go better in months. years ahead....they will.

Boo'sMom · 10-02-2009, 11:05 AM

You are in my thoughts and prayers, ironically, today is the 22nd anniversary of the death of my best friend. He was in a car with a drunk driver.
I see that ******* at football games wathing his son....something I'll never see my friend do.

Best wishes to you.

wickey's friend · 10-02-2009, 12:11 PM

Froggy -- you and your lovely wife are in my prayers.

Towncrier · 10-02-2009, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the reminders about seat belts and about driving while impaired (which not only means driving drunk, but anything that takes ones attention off the road). Prayers for you and your wife on this solemn anniversary. You are a much stronger man that I could ever hope to be.

10-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
FroggyinArk SPF's All Time Favorite Frog! We worry about you when you're AWOL... i'm seeing duct tape, hand cuffs, a lot of rope, a few chains, a hood and gaga.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South East Arkansas Posts: 12,313	6 years ago today. i was a successful remodeling contractor with two crews working. i owned 3 nice vehicles had work schedualed almost 6 months out money in the bank with a 750+ credit score and i got into a truck with a damaged seat belt latch to come home. i did not make it home. the drunk came through a stop sign in a school area at about 90 mph i was thrown out of my truck crushed between my truck and a motorhome a large portion of my face was torn off but i did survive 24 surgeries during the following year now 6 years later... i lost my business three years ago. now work sales at lowes have 2 trucks, but only one is running i have almost lost my house twice my wife has had stress related medical problems including a majoe stroke still only have the use of one eye, my right one is permenantly sealed. i have over half a million dollars in unpayed medical bills my credit score is under 500 savings are all gone the drunk..... spent three years in jail now holds a job my wife gave up for health reasons is dreadfully behind on her 50 bucks a month restitution payments towards the 178000 dollar judgement i have against her i aso have thousands of friends who have made my life livable through th echanges and hard times. to the ones here, thank you. and to everyone please buckle up. and do not drink and drive. for those who do not know the rest of the story, theres an outdated version of my story on the home page linked to my profile here __________________ Post pirate extrordinaire Sir Kiltless, Knight of the Barbeque, Keeper of the Royal Family Jewels and Duke of Cornbreadington

10-02-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
Darsa Has an active imagination Can't sleep with socks on! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maine, ayuh! Posts: 1,854	Wow, Froggy, I am so sorry. It seems so inane to say something like that but believe me, you have my utmost sympathy. to you and your wife. I wish that there were people in your type of situation available to go around to high schools and explain how stupid it is to drink and drive AND to advocate for seat belts. __________________ Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss For my mom!

10-02-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
piglet too I will take a Mudslide please I do not actually eat the peppers, I just squirt I'll never forget laying on my bed and seeing the mouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: waiting.... Posts: 9,373	Froggy ~ I have often thought of your story, and it has made a difference in my life. I wish for nothing but the best for you and your wife. __________________ Kirsten Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ I do not intend to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death.

10-02-2009, 10:20 AM	#5
luvflorida Free entertainment is everywhere Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mainiac in AZ Posts: 4,830	I have followed your story here on the Dis, and I am so, so sorry for all that you've gone through, and all that you continue to deal with. I can't come close to knowing how difficult life has been for you and your family. It is so scary how just a few seconds in any given day can completely alter someone's life. Please know that you have a lot of people keeping you in their prayers and good thoughts. __________________

10-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#7
safetymom I work well in committees CBR fan and TF believer! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 37,159	Froggy, sending hugs to you and the wife. You are a hero from fighting back from all the trouble that was thrown your way. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ IV My CBR website My granddaughters

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10-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
Trish Bessette Not a nerd Dang it....there goes my craving I don't like anything inflatable..... Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,073	Bless you Froggy. Your strength is commended. I wish only the best for you and your wife.

10-02-2009, 10:51 AM	#8
ericamanda01 Some people dream in black and white, I dream in Disney! Noodles for Poodles!! Just think how boring the world would be if we were all the same! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR 3057.81 miles from the magic! Posts: 5,898	I am so sorry this happened to you. It's yet another terrible example of just how selfish drinking and driving is. __________________ 1st WDW trip April 2001 1st DCL Wonder April 2001 Honeymoon WDW Sept. 2004 Honeymoon cruise Wonder 2004 1st DVC Trip Home BWV/SSR 2006 1st 7 day Magic cruise Sept 2006 Surprise Girls Only BWV/OKW Oct F&W & MNSSHP 2007 Ultimate Vacation 2008 Aug 14-17 First Disneyland trip Aug 17-Sept 1 DCL Panama cruise BCV Sept1-Sept 6 WDW! Girls only WDW & Cruise Sept 14-19 2009 BWV Sept 2009 7 day Western ME DVC Member 2006 DH

10-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#9
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10-02-2009, 10:56 AM	#10
FireDancer "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever." - Lance Armstrong Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suburban Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,660	Sorry to hear your story Froggy. It's one thing when you do something stupid that effects you life and it is completely different when someone else's stupidity ruins yours. Hopefully there will be a turn in fortune for you and your wife in the future. __________________ - Frank DIS Races: 2006 WDW Half Marathon - 1:42:37 2006 Disneyland Half Marathon - 1:32:04 2008 WDW Half Marathon - 1:34:07 Aiming for the WDW full in 2011

10-02-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
Luv2Scrap The only way is if you have the Gypsy Y'all are going to get me in so much trouble with my supervisor! The new baby was much more interactive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,416	I lost my best friend to a drunk driver in 1995. I am so sorry for all you are going through - this is the first time I've heard about your story. You are in my thoughts today! __________________ Jan '07 Pop (won in radio station contest) Sept '07 Pop for free dining Jan '09 Pop (DH finally came too)! Nov '09 Pop for free dining Next trip: Hoping for June 2011 with DVC!

10-02-2009, 10:59 AM	#12
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 68,485	Always in my prayers, good wishes, Jeff. Good wishes things go better in months. years ahead....they will. __________________ *Dan-'Let's Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand'--We are Family* Why she runs..... Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, are never really lost. They live forever in the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of them---------Lady M *Link to picture threads, many pictures ///Are You a DIS Oldtimer (or New)? ///LOTS of Resort Photos* dmurphydis@sbcglobal.net

10-02-2009, 11:05 AM	#13
Boo'sMom Talks to the people in LK's head all you folks need to come to New England this weekend waaaaaaaaay too chipper this early skippy....... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NH Posts: 17,281	You are in my thoughts and prayers, ironically, today is the 22nd anniversary of the death of my best friend. He was in a car with a drunk driver. I see that ******* at football games wathing his son....something I'll never see my friend do. Best wishes to you.

10-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#14
wickey's friend I can get older but who says I have to grow up . . . Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1,308	Froggy -- you and your lovely wife are in my prayers. __________________ I luv WDW!!! (Thanks, GP!) Going Home to see Humphrey! NDM#!10! *I have the JAMBO POWER behind me!* Member, AKL GEEK SQUAD!

10-02-2009, 12:15 PM	#15
Towncrier DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 12,944	Thanks for the reminders about seat belts and about driving while impaired (which not only means driving drunk, but anything that takes ones attention off the road). Prayers for you and your wife on this solemn anniversary. You are a much stronger man that I could ever hope to be. __________________

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