You never know
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 09:31AM A friend of mine since 1st grade was killed in a car accident yesterday.
Her 18 year old daughter was driving the car and is in serious condition at the hospital. Someone cut them off on the highway and she lost control of the vehicle. They say my friend wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. (Read the article)
They were planning to move to Texas today and were SO very excited. In fact, she updated her facebook status just minutes before the accident to say they were picking up the moving van. I responded back to tell her to have a safe trip, but I'll never know if she saw it.
I was supposed to go out with her over the weekend to say goodbye. Life got in the way and I didn't make it out. I'll always regret that. Always.
My heart hurts so much I have moments that I can't breathe. I just can't wrap my brain around the fact that she is gone. The world has lost a beautiful soul. She was such a positive person and I have so many great memories of our 30 year friendship.
I am not telling you this for sympathy or to bring you down. In the spirit of Ndimonbethe from LouCeel: as I go, I am wearing you. My friend bought into this philosophy as well. She's one of the only other people I knew from childhood who practices Reiki. She was one of the most spiritual people I knew.
I wear the many handprints she has left on my life. So, please hear me when I plead...
Please, please, please, wear your seatbelts. Pay attention when you're driving. That means no texting. Really. Not even reading incoming texts. They haven't said the driver was on his cell, it's still under investigation, but one can only assume something distracted him. If not a distraction, maybe he was in a huge hurry to be somewhere very important. Do they make a <sarcasm> font yet? Because seriously?! What could have been THAT important to justify cutting off someone's car going over 65 miles per hour on the highway?! Slow down, people and see your surroundings. Slow down.
Please pray for her daughter. Her injuries will go far beyond the physical.
And give extra love to everyone who matters to you...because you never know...
Reader Comments (3)
I promise I'll buckle up every time I get in my car - or someone else's. And I'll make anyone and everyone in the car with me buckle up. Because it's the right thing to do - and really? There's no reason not to.
Ndinombethe.
And I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss. She knew you loved her! It's seems s simple to say "life is short" but it's true. xo
My 16 year old daughter finishes drivers ed this Friday. Your dear friend's daughter spoke to their class several weeks ago about seat-belts and distractions. My daughter is fanatical about making sure I am buckled until the key is out of the ignition. Her story made a difference...please know that your friend is still making a difference in the world.
I am so sad for your loss!!