Lori
It's been a long time since I've updated... Time is such a precious thing... Since I have none to spare.

This past week Lexi, my daughter, lost her bestfriends sister to an unfortunate car accident. It seems that she did not make good choices and snuck out of the house late one night and her friend drove off. She rolled the car while out and the passenger died on the way to the hospital while being air-a vaced to the nearest trauma center. She was to be 16 next month. The driver is in critical condition and is still recovering in the ICU.
I heard alcohol was involved... This is a horrible event, but one not to go unnoticed when trying to teach your own children some life lessons...#1.) Listen to that little voice inside... The one that tells you this is wrong!!! I try to tell my daughter everyday that I'm not the "mean one" I'm just the one to protect her so she can continue to live out her life. I may be selfish but I want a future with her and my Grankids and she needs to know life is short enough and it can easily be over with only one bad choice making...#2.) Never get into a car with someone who had had drugs or alcohol...#3.) Never be out late at night. Nothing good can come from that since the ones who are out that late may be impaired too.... The wake was so sad and all I could think was this could have easily been me up there praying to God for strength.... Please ...Please, God watch over the J. Family and help them through this challenging time and be there for them when they question why and seek you for answers!!!
Amen.