It was a Horrendous Crash

[Pam]

Staci thank God you are OK! I can't even imagine being slammed that hard to do that much damage to a minivan. I don't even want to think of what kind of injury you might have had if you were in a smaller car like a compact car. I hope this guy gets the book thrown at him and I hope you and your parents don't have any long lasting problems as a result of this. (((hugs)))

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a scare Staci!! I'm sending prayers and thoughts your way.
(((((HUGS)))))

[Felix]

WOW Im so happy to hear that everyone is ok.(((Hugs)))

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Staci, thank God you are all ok. I have to say I am really bad about wearing seat belts in the back seat. Like I am more protected back there or something. As fast as he had to be going, it's a miracle you weren't thrown around more or even out of the van. I am sure you are going to be very sore for a few days. Hugs to you and your mom and dad!

And thank God Keegan wasn't with you!

[Karen]

I am glad you are all three basically okay. Hey, you can still take the opportunity to thank the firemen - you know, bring 'em cookies and check 'em out now that you're more clear-headed!

[K9soul]

Thank God you and your parents are ok (other than the emotional trauma of it of course ). Gentle hugs to you Staci.

[Lori Jordan]

Thank God you were ok

[moosmom]

Staci,

Glad everyone is okay for the most part. I hope they throw the book at the idiot who caused the crash. I'm SURE it isn't his first DUI and it won't be his last!! Jerk!!

[gini]

Oh Staci, I just saw this post. Thank God you and your parents are alright.
But just the same, an auto accident is something that really shakes you up.

I sure hope that you don't end up with anything more serious than some very sore muscles.

Now, let's go back to Karen's idea about baking some cookies for those firemen!

[Corinna]

Glad to hear your ok. Hope you can get somethingfrom the other driver. may have to get mean and sue. My daughter did still getting small payments form the guy. after 4 years.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Staci! Thank GOD you are all OK!

HUGS,
Kim

[Cincy'sMom]

How scary and painful!!! I'm glad you guys are all okay! I too am horrible about wearing a set belt in the back seat...I don't think I had it on at all when I travelled with my parents this week! I'll certainly think twice now!

[shais_mom]

we are all feeling better.
My parents are borrowing my aunt's car for a while until they have time to go look for a new van..

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh Gosh... Staci I am extremley thankful that none of you were hurt. Thank God for that one!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Gosh, how did I miss this! Staci, I'm so glad you and your parents are ok, and so glad Keegan wasn't with you! I have no sympathy what-so-ever for drunk drivers. They deserve everything they get, the sad part is they usually end up taking out some innocents while they're at it.

As for wearing your seat belt in the back seat - DO IT! Especially if you're in an SUV which has a higher chance of rollover. When there is a rollover, all bets are off and possibly the only thing that will save you is a seat belt - front or back seat. When my parents had their accident, my stubborn old man of a dad didn't have his seat belt on. They were in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when a pick up truck going the other way hydro-planed and came cross ways into their lane. They t-boned it and immediately flipped over. My dad, was in the driver's seat one second, the next second he was in the back seat - on the passenger side! He is a big man and how he got through/over/around the front seats is still a mystery. All I know is he almost died 3 times (they were able to "bring him back" each time) because he didn't have his seat belt on. So it doesn't matter, front or back seat, wear your seat belt in the event of a roll over or to prevent being ejected from the car. And don't forget cars roll over too.

Ok, sorry, off my soap box now.

I'm just glad you are all ok. Hopefully Idiot is feeling a little more pain - in more ways than one.