Leslie as I saw the subject that it was started by you I was almost afraid to read further. I just didn't want to read of anything more happening to you and yours in light of Graham's accident. What a thing to have to experience right before falling asleep. I know it would have shaken me to the core to witness that and sleep would not have come easily. You have done a service by posting this because maybe someone who is reading might take the message to heart and make better decisions for themselves in the future because of your warning. My heart goes out to this boy's parents also. How does a parent go on after something like this has happened!!

Two weeks ago my co-worker got a phone call that one of her daughter's friends was killed in a car accident at the age of 20. His car was hit by a 79 year old driver who probably should have hung up his car keys years before. There are so many things to look out for when you drive that you really need eyes in the back of your head.

Dixie I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing away when you were only 4 years old. That driver deprived you of one of the most basic loves in life, the love between mother and child!! I know that your dad did a wonderful job raising you though because you are one of the most delightful people here at Pet Talk and that is not by accident! Oh how sad, that bad things happen to good people and that good people must pay with their lives through the reckless acts of others.

May we all just hug our families and friends a little bit tighter this weekend and be thankful to God for those we cherish and are able to hold in our arms.