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.
Dear Virginia, We learn by sharing our life experiences. So grateful you took the time. I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Your reminder to do something as simple as belt up may save a life. xo
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.
I pushed Ford to do the follow up story. It is not a piece the company advocated. Because I think it matters. Also, I absolutely love the detail about Subaru. Thank you for sharing. Scott. Amen re: quiet helpers.
GREAT story. Sometimes when you write a story I think it's almost a public service announcement. In this case FORD wins kudos for providing something all women can use in the car after surgery. In the process they may end up selling more vehicles. Again, GREAT article.
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.
Dear Virginia, We learn by sharing our life experiences. So grateful you took the time. I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Your reminder to do something as simple as belt up may save a life. xo
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.
I pushed Ford to do the follow up story. It is not a piece the company advocated. Because I think it matters. Also, I absolutely love the detail about Subaru. Thank you for sharing. Scott. Amen re: quiet helpers.
MS Howard.
There you go again Another good helpful story.
My daughter in law received hers two months ago and is very grateful to the geniuses at FOMOCO!
Thanks
PEACE
Gregg Wilczynski
Wishing your DIL a rapid recovery. Big hugs.
Phoebe,
GREAT story. Sometimes when you write a story I think it's almost a public service announcement. In this case FORD wins kudos for providing something all women can use in the car after surgery. In the process they may end up selling more vehicles. Again, GREAT article.
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