My niece was in a terrible car accident...2 fatalities...

[bbouma]

Beffie, I don't normally post in this forum, but I felt called here tonight because even though I don't post often or have many friendships here at DOD, I do feel a connection to you all. I am going to be praying for your family and theirs. I have a two year old daughter, myself, and I am scared to death of leaving her alone in this world. I do believe that God can work all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to his plans, and I know that is a promise that He gives us in His Word. To the person who said that no one ever thinks that something like this will happen to them, I have to agree. It should all make us more sober in our decision-making processes, and if we truly could see ourselves in the other person's shoes, maybe it would make us a little less judgmental. This could easily happen to anyone, whether they had had a few drinks or not, just by looking away from the road for a second or two. I will continue to pray for you all.

[beffie]

Originally posted by buckeyemomma
Beffie, I am glad to hear your neice is better. I will continue to pray for everyone. Where did this happen? Was it in Ohio? (((((HUGS))))) for you and your family.

Thank you, for the prayers and (((HUGS))) !!!

Yes, it was in Youngstown, Ohio.

Here is a link to a newspaper report in a local paper:

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(Please note: Some of the information in this article has NOT been officially confirmed.)

[buckeyemomma]

That is not too awful far from me. I do hope your neice will fully recover. She may have to go to counceling.(SP) I am still praying for her. Am also praying for all the families involved for them to find comfort.

Please keep us updated on how she is.

Can we send her get well cards? I would love to do that

feel free to email me.

[beffie]

Buckeyemomma, I sent you an e-mail... [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] ... right?

If anyone else would want to send a card, please e-mail me at [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] for the address...

She has been doing good with her physical therapy. But this morning they realized that where she had an IV was infected; so they had to remove it, put in a new one/different place, and treat her for the infection. This after she had complained for two days that the area around her IV was hurting (had a burning feeling).

And the police finally showed up to "question" her...so far all the information they've asked for is her name, address, phone number, what her injuries were, and about insurance...strange if you ask me... but that's all they've asked for/about so far...

Thanks for the continuing prayers.

[jskarp]

Beffie,
I'm glad to hear your niece is doing physically better........my God hold her hand the rest of the way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and for all that have been touched by this tragedy. God Bless you all. Joy

[hannahsmom]

wow,this is so tough. if i were a family member of the deceased, i'd be so angry. but at all of them for being so stupid.(and that would be tempered, because i've been just as stupid in my pre-mom days). i would forgive. such a waste. and if i were your neice, i'd have a hard time ever forgiving myself. i think it may be hardest on her in the long run.i'm sure they'll make her go out and talk to teenagers about the perils of drinking and driving.and thru that she may feel like she's giving back.my prayers forall of you. paula.

[kym9]

I don't really post here, although I am a frequent reader. I just wanted to let you know that everyone involved in this terrible tragedy is in my thoughts. I wish I knew words that could make you feel better.

Yours always,
Kym

[ihvfaith]

Deaar Beffie
My prayers are with you and your family. Also the other families involved.

[mayfly]

praying here also. How is she doing?

[beffie]

If things keep going well with my niece's PT, she'll be getting discharged this coming Wednesday/Thursday (1-30/31)!!!
She'll be going home with a wheelchair and walker, still needing to go /do PT...but out of the hospital.
Could be a bit longer if a few things aren't doing better. Right now she can bend her right leg to a 55 degree angle, the doctor was hoping that it would be closer to 90 degrees by now, but says that despite that she is still doing very well.

Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes!!! And please keep my niece, her Mother, and Step-Father in your prayers/thoughts for what's still ahead; and their health.

We still don't know what's going on with the legal side of things..?

[dlabrie708]

Beffie,

Thank you for the update on your niece. I hope everything goes well with her p/t. I know you don't know what is going to happen legally yet, but I find it strange that if they were going to do something, that they haven't already. It sounds like the accident is very confusing. They are probably having a lot of difficulty figuring out who was at fault. I pray that all goes well for her. It is such a tragedy.

The mom that spoke with your niece and told her that she didn't blame her is an incredible woman. That must have meant to world to your niece. I know firsthand how painful losing someone is and I am just amazed that this woman could reach out to your niece in all her grief.

I hope your mom and dad are okay. I know you said the stress was taking its toll.

Lori

[beffie]

My niece got to come home today!!!

She still has to have a wheelchair and walker to get around with. The doctor says that if she keeps improving, she should be able to walk on her own by Christmas. And it's been worked out so that a Physical Therapist will come to my sister's house for the PT sessions.

PLEASE continue to pray for the other two girls' families.

Also, thanks for all the prayers, and please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers, there's still a lot we're expecting to happen...and it's going to be hard to go through...

[Airslady]

My prayers go out to your family for strenghth and courage and that they will be guided in the right direction, I pray for a speedy recovery on the physical portion and pray for strenghth to get through the mental she has a long road ahead of her to travel and it will be rocky and she will need all the support anyone can offer i can nly hope and pray that due to this sensless tragedy that another life may be saved if that makes sense I pray for the other familes for comfort and answeres and that they can forgive and that they will be able to continue on with their lives as well I pray for you that you have strenghth and courage to help your sisiter when she falls and to be a guiding light in the right direction May God Bless each and everyone involved in any way to this event