One time, my girlfriend and I went clubbing to a very popular club called Vincent’s. We walked out of there TRASHED! I was so messed up, I had no idea were my car was. After finding it, for one second only, I thought maybe I shouldn’t be driving, but of course another part of me thought, sure, I’m fine! And so we headed on home, shoes thrown to the back seat, and off we went. Now, if you ask me how my driving was or how I got us home that morning, I still have no clue whatsoever. Guys, I couldn’t remember what route, or how the hell we got home.
The one thing I know is that we got home safe. Now a day I call this type of behavior, SELFISH and just plain STUPID!!
January 18, 2002 was an evening like any other. It was about seven, I was just relaxing after a long days work. That night, I received the most FRIGHTENING of calls, My sister yelling and screaming against my ear. My nerves just didnt know how to function or react. After some screams back & forth, I found out my parents were in a MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT. FIREMEN had been struggling to get my dad who was caved in the car out. The FIREMEN feared the worse, since my dads’ car had been smoking.
Getting to the scene of the accident must have been no more than 10 minutes. Unfortunately, those were the longest 10 minutes of my life. Fearing the worse is what one does in this case. When we got to the scene of the accident, I had to argue back & forth with the cops. I wanted to go see my parents and aide to their needs. I wasn’t allowed to go see my parents; this made it incredibly difficult for myself, as well as my children.
Later that night, we got to the hospital were both my parents were taken to. I was able to see my mom and assist her as much as possible. Course, I couldn’t help her much in her 3 FRACTURED RIBS, CUTS, BLEEDING & MAJOR BRUISINGS. I feared the worse for my dad. I was told he was in worse shape than my mom. Fortunately, after learning my dad had 4 BROKEN RIBS, LEFT BROKEN CLAVICLE BONE (shoulder), BROKEN RIGHT LEG, SHATTERED RIGHT HEEL IN 5 PLACES, AND SOME MAJOR BRUISING & needed a 4 hour surgery, I was happy & Thankful because God allowed them to live through it. God gave us the strength & faith to guide each other through it all.
This was the act of a DRUNK DRIVER. A person who knew what they were doing, aware of it, allowed himself in front of a wheel and endangered 2 human beings, who because of his negligent act, caused them so much damage. My parents will always suffer pain because of this irresponsible person. Not only are they suffering internal & external pain, but emotional as well. My moms fear of driving a car or just panicking every time some one cuts us off in traffic is permanent and unfortunately inevitable. The loss of both their jobs, and the state denying them for help has been very difficult. The fact that my dad had to learn how to walk like an infant & hasn’t walked or felt the same ever since has been hard on all of us. Even though the hardship, I am still so very thankful to God for allowing them to LIVE & be the PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, UNCLE & AUNT, BROTHER & SISTER, & FRIENDS they are today.My friends, after going through all this and still having difficulties on this road of recovery, I beg you, DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
As you can see, it not only places your life at risk, but the lives of others. A Father, a Mother, a Baby, Young Children, Young adults, Elderly, your Best Friend, Your Mother, Your Father, your Husband, Your Wife or your own Son or Daughter, could end up CRITICAL or unfortunately DEAD. Is it worth it?
I’m grateful that this person didnt take my parents lives, even though he was so close to it. Next time you’re out clubbing, having the greatest time of your life, keep it that way. Take a cab or call a friend. Do anything other than placing yourself in front of that wheel. The money you spend on a CAB can be the BEST expenditure of that night. See, my girlfriend and I were lucky that one time. Did I have an Angel looking out for us? Ill never know. I am Thankful for getting us home safe. I am also thankful for the different mentality I now have. I will never take a wheel under the influence again. I will never ever risk my life or the lives of others.
The following are real pictures of my parents’ vehicle after the crash. I still get stomach ache & nerves when I see them: If by this hour of typing and putting this little section together helps save one life, I feel most rewarded.
