5 years ago today

[FroggyinArk]

a drunk driver very nearly ended my life.


she did make some major changes to what i am able to do, and how i see the world.


please at some point today, tell your friends you love them.

kiss your spouse for no reason

hug your kids just because

call your mom and siblings.

do something kind for a stranger


and for your own lifes sake buckle that seat belt.


and thank you all for being here, putting up with me and my issues and makingme smile for the last 5 years as i recover from my encounter with th edrunk

 

[TLSnell1981]

a drunk driver very nearly ended my life.


she did make some major changes to what i am able to do, and how i see the world.


please at some point today, tell your friends you love them.

kiss your spouse for no reason

hug your kids just because

call your mom and siblings.

do something kind for a stranger


and for your own lifes sake buckle that seat belt.


and thank you all for being here, putting up with me and my issues and makingme smile for the last 5 years as i recover from my encounter with th edrunk

Just kissed my husband. I made a mental note of your other suggestions....will do tomorrow. Glad you are here.

 

[Cool-Beans]

I happen to be on the phone with a friend, so I took your advice and said "I love you, Mel."

She laughed and said, "Why?"

You didn't tell me that was going to happen. I was stuck. I told her that you told me to say it.

Hope that counts!

I say prayers for everyon who suffers each night, but I'll add a special one for you tonight.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

 

[safetymom]

What great thoughts!!! I wish you good things in your life.

 

[goofy4tink]

Funny, but I have the exact same thoughts today!! My mom passed away 5 yrs ago today...actually last night, but I discovered her 5 yrs ago today. It was completely unexpected...so, I hear ya. Life is way too short to take things for granted. Go out and tell someone you love them!!! Do something good for someone else.
Hugs to you froggy!!!! We're so glad you're here!

 

[JB111107]

I hear you. Just a little more than 18 years ago a drunk driver crossed the center median on a 2 lane stretch of highway and hit the car my sister was in head on, killing both the drunk driver (who was a single mother of a 7 yr old daughter), and my sister's best friend (who was also a single mother of a 6 week old infant) and left my sister with such massive brain damage that she now has to be cared for 24/7. She was 24 at the time of the accident with a 4 yr old and 1 yr old. While my sister didn't die physically, she was taken from us that night and replaced with a sweet person who cannot remember who we, her family, are, from one minute to the next. She cannot work, cannot be self-sufficient in any capacity, and can never have any sort of normal life.

I think about that night very very often, as I was only 15 at the time. We were never very close as sisters until just prior to her accident, we were finally beginning to forge a decent closeness and relationship. Now when I see her she doesn't even know who I am, she just knows that somehow I "belong" to her, which is the same for all of the family, even her children who are both now grown.

Events like this can really affect how you live your life and the choices you make. For me, there's no way I'll ever EVER drink away from my home unless I am 200% positive I have a way home without driving. If I have the slightest doubt, I'll happily remain sober to make sure everyone else can get home as well. I never leave the house without giving DH a kiss and an "I love you", and same for him.

Parents please please please talk to your teens about drinking and driving.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

 

[The Mystery Machine]

My sister's BIL is an alcoholic, a man in his 40's. He was on his 3rd DWI when he hit a grandma/grandpa/grandson (11yo) head on a few weeks ago. They lived but the grandparents had broken bones/hips.

He still has his license. He is working at his job.

Our laws are horrible as far as I can tell.

He is waiting for his "court date" right now.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks for you, Jeff.

 

[4nana]

With all that's going on in our country today,

thx for the reminder the daily blessings we take for granted and what's really important Froggy .

Keep the faith ^i^

 

[kelleigh1]

Sounds like it also gave you a new perspective on life and has allowed you to "stop and smell the roses". As someone else said, thanks for the reminder that we all need to do this from time to time.

I actually need to call Mom today, because it's her birthday. But maybe this reminder will let me pause in my busy schedule and remind me to call her a little more often.

 

[eeyore kelly]

Thanks for the reminder. I know I get caught up in the junk of life, appointments, bills, etc. and forget to enjoy life and the wonderful people in it. Today, I will enjoy the people in my llife. Thanks!

 

[hiwaygal]

Froggy so glad you are here with us!

 

[lucyanna girl]

I'm really glad you are still here. Many of us would never have gotten to know you otherwise.

Today will be a good day to take your advice and show our love for our friends and family.

I think if anyone asks me why I'll just tell them it's "Froggy's Day".

Penny

 

[okeydokey]

I'm really glad you are still here. Many of us would never have gotten to know you otherwise.

Today will be a good day to take your advice and show our love for our friends and family.

I think if anyone asks me why I'll just tell them it's "Froggy's Day".

Penny

What a great idea. Happy Froggy's Day to everyone.

 

[FroggyinArk]

lol thanks guys, today is my remember when day anyways... but now i really like that song live like you were dieing....

 

[Kristi1357]

... but now i really like that song live like you were dieing....

I don't like country, but I love that song!

Many more coming your way.

 

[Laurabearz]

Glad your here

 

[binny]

I am so glad you are still here. You have touched many lives.