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Virginia Coury's avatar

This reminded me of a sad personal story. My Mom and Dad had to take my grandmother home after fractured hip surgery. Because she was uncomfortable and sitting in the backseat, they decided to "just this once" forgo the use of a seat belt. They were hit head on by a drunk driver. My parents were safely belted and their injuries were bruising and aches and pains. My grandmother, OTOH, had a concussion and permanent double vision. Of course, her visual issues resulted in a lack of mobility and shortened her life by a lot-- she was restricted to a wheelchair and completely dependent on care, she quickly lost her will to live.

A close friend's baby was lost in her two weeks before she was due. On the way home from the hospital, no doubt distraught, they were in an accident. Fortunately, it was minor.

The moral of the stories: Always wear a seat belt, even if you are in unusual circumstances. I am glad this woman had the seat belt adapter. You just never know.

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Scott's avatar

Ford doing without asking for accolades is fantastic. When I was getting infusions at the local cancer clinic I received a blanket to help keep warm, unsolicited, by Subaru.

The quiet helpers are the best.

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