cleveramerican was nearly killed by drunk driver last night.

[cleveramerican]

Last night ,my dad, was broadsided coming through our town by a drunk driver and sustained serious injuries.He was on his way home from town meeting where he spoke passionately in favor of spending the money to build a new high school for my sisters and I.He has a broken back, two broken arms and a fractured skull.He was taken by helicopter to Boston where he is in intensive care. My mom says he will probably live but he is very badly hurt and needs our prayers more than ever before.His pride and joy, his Mini Cooper is completely destroyed and dad doesn't even know it yet.

He was wearing his DU tee shirt when the accident happened.

The lady who hit him was arrested for drunk driving for the 10th time. She has no license to drive, the car was a borrowed one. She killed a six year old boy in another car wreck in 1999.Now she has nearly killed my dad.

I don't want my dad to die I still need him. He has a way of explaining things that makes it all seem like it will work out okay. We talk about boys and high school and the news and he makes it all seem not so scary for me. I love him for that.

Some of you may already know, some of you may have sent over food for my family, But I wanted to try and let some of Dads friends here about what has happened.He was wearing his DU tee shirt when the accident happened.

Say a prayer for my dad. Sincerely yours, hope-to-one-day-be-a cleveramerican

[Raine]

1. Very sorry to hear this

Prayers and positive thoughts for your father, you and your family. I wish him a full and speedy recovery. :hug:

Edit: corrected typo

[phasma ex machina]

109. +1 nt

[Maat]

145. Exactly - positive thoughts and prayers headed your family's way!

I'm so very sad to hear this. If there's anything the DU community can do to help, please let us know.

[lsewpershad]

178. Namaste

I hope that you and your family find peace that comes from within. It so difficult to understand and accept that which hurt us so much. But remember always " this too shall pass" and I hope you find peace withtime,

[tblue37]

183. +1,000,000!!

[Liberal_in_LA]

190. +1

[WillyT]

193. Me Too...

:grouphug:

[Solly Mack]

2. How horrible! Best wishes for a complete recovery!

Keep us posted.

[Fumesucker]

3. Sorry to hear of your father's misfortune..

Best wishes for a full recovery on his part.

You are a good person for taking the time in this hour of family crisis to let your father's friends here know of his accident, thank you.

And I think you are already a cleveramerican..

:grouphug:

[Dead_Parrot]

4. Sounds like quite a crunch

Best wishes to you all, and hope he makes a speedy & full recovery.

Keep us posted if you can.

:hug:

[ClayZ]

5. Lighting a candle for your Dad.

I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry this happened.

[Chemisse]

6. That is so horrible!

I am sending good thoughts for your dad.

[babylonsister]

7. Thank you so much for letting us know, and my thoughts and prayers

go out to him. This is horrific for him and for your whole family. I will try to keep this thread going throughout the day so other DUers can add their thoughts.

As for that woman, she should be locked up permanently. Maybe now she will be.

Hugs for you and cleveramerican. :hug::hug:

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. This is so painfully stunning to hear.

Can you keep us posted on how he is doing, if it is comfortable for you or someone to do so?
We will keep this kicked for the morning shift here at DU.

[BlueCollar]

9. So sorry to hear this news

My thoughts are with you and for your family. Please keep us updated.

[B Calm]

10. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. . . Drunk drivers are

everywhere. People on cell phones are almost as bad. People be careful if your travelling far for Thanksgiving!

[Birthmark]

11. Best wishes to you and your family.

I hope cleveramerican breaks the world record for healing.

[Hissyspit]

12. Hang in there.

So very sorry to hear this. He posted in H2OMan's kid's thread just the other day.

[sudopod]

13. ^

[aquart]

14. Okay, I prayed for him to come thru the pain healed and himself again.

And for his family that is going to have to do so much to get him well.

I'm glad they know who did it. If she is still alive I don't ever want her out of jail. She cannot be trusted around people who are moving freely.

I know your father has well earned everything all of you will do for him now. Make sure he knows it's all prepaid.

[Skittles]

15. KEEP US POSTED

we are always here; wishing the best for your dad

[cleveramerican]

19. I wasn't sure if anybody here knew him at all

thank you all for the good thoughts and kind words and prayers.


Did you know he is an expert guitar player? When he goes to the guitar store and plays one of those horrible corny, marching with the union or marching with the Irish rebels type songs he plays, guys with nose rings and Metallica tee shirts gather around and cheer loudly and clap when he finishes.I think thats pretty cool.

[Skittles]

20. this has to be so hard for you

here in the Dallas area we've had a rash of drunks driving the wrong way down the tollway, killing and injuring people. I said to a coworker last night after reading about a public service announcemtent made with the families, I just don't know what I'd do if some drunk did that to one of my loved ones - I think the anger would just eat me up - be good to yourself

[murielm99]

23. No you wouldn't Skittles.

You are much too smart for that.

When my brother was seriously injured and his best friend killed by a drunk driver, my dad was eaten up by anger and bitterness. My brother and I had to sit down with my dad and make him stop it. He was not the same person any more.

Anger is a part of it. But we get past it to help our loved ones and ourselves.

[Triana]

137. That is amazing! Your Dad is obviously a very special person.

I'm hoping for his complete and speedy recovery. (and that someone puts that woman in prison for life so she can't drive anymore!)

:hug:

[Hissyspit]

147. He posted in one of my threads the othher day.

I'm always glad to see him on one of my threads!

[elleng]

16. PLEASE GET WELL, ca.

:hug:

[annabanana]

17. Oh Dear Lord.. My prayers are with your Dad & your family.

Picture a successful outcome. Nothing will be "normal" for a long long time... but If you can project a 4th of July picnic, with all this horror behind you, it may help you cope in the short run.

(from one who has prayed by a bedside or two)

[UpInArms]

18. prayers and positive thoughts go out to you and your family

:grouphug:

I hope a full recovery will be cleverman's future and a prison cell will be for that woman that is a habitual drunk driver.

:grouphug:

[Jeanette in FL]

21. Your Dad and your family is in my thoughts and prayers

I am so sorry to hear about this. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

[malaise]

22. This is frightening

I'm sending good vibes :grouphug:

[OKNancy]

24. Thinking of your Dad and also, you seem like such a wonderful child

It is so thoughtful for you to post this

[murielm99]

25. Your dad is in my prayers.

May he heal and get past his pain. I will pray for the same for your family.

I hate to see another family go through this. Drunk drivers are evil.

Think about him coming home to your family. You will all have a celebration when he returns. He will be tired, but everyone will be happy.

He will get better.

[OneGrassRoot]

26. You are all in my prayers....please keep us posted.

:hug:

[Sienna86]

27. Will keep you and your Dad in my prayers

Please keep us posted on your Dad.

[blogslut]

28. Healing thoughts go out to your father

Love and wellness.

[MagickMuffin]

29. Wow, I'm so sorry this has happened to your Dad

I will send healing energy his way and to the rest of the family.

I do believe that the person responsible for lending this "lady" their car should also be held responsible if they knew of this woman's history of driving under the influence and killing an innocent boy. A drunk will always find a way to get behind the wheel of an automobile. It's just what they do, they can't help themselves. It is a very selfish act on their part. However, that is no excuse for their behavior. This "lady" needs to spend the rest of her life behind bars (she obviously hasn't learned anything from her previous actions), so she is no longer a threat to anyone else, .


Please keep us posted on your Father's recovery. I will hold all of you in my thoughts and prayers.


:grouphug:

[rubberducky]

30. My thoughts and prayers are with him. Please continue to up-date us!

:grouphug:

[Kaleva]

31. Very sorry to hear about your Dad.

[sufrommich]

32. How sad. I hope you have a speedy recovery Cleveramerican.

I'm so sorry and hope all turns out well.

[GoCubsGo]

33. Oh dear.

My thoughts are with him and your family. May he recover quickly and fully. Keep us posted, please.

[babylonsister]

34. .

[Obamanaut]

35. Good grief! Positive thoughts coming from our house to yours. Hang in there. nt

[nc4bo]

36. This is horrible and tragic. I hope your Dad makes a full recovery...

Make sure to remind him that physical possessions can be replaced but not the life of someone we love.

I hope this woman will be severely punished so she will never harm another humanbeing again.

{{hugs}}

[myrna minx]

37. Oh my god - my heart is with you and your family.

My family have been the victims of drunk driving, so I can relate to your anguish. Feel free to PM me if you need any support. :hug:

[Blue Diadem]

38. Sending prayers and good vibes for your Dad.

A big hug for you and your family. :hug:

[AzDar]

39. Here's to a quick and complete recovery, CA!

All the best to you!

---Darlene :hi:

[wicket]

40. Prayers for your dad and your family

Hang in there sweetie :hug:

[n2doc]

41. I hope he makes a full recovery

and I hope he sues the crap out of the person who lent that murderess that car. I'm sure the drunk has nothing left.

[guitar man]

42. oh no

thoughts prayers and vibes on the way :hug:

[elehhhhna]

43. How thoughtful of you to tell us about him --

Please post update/s.

Scary now, but remember that where there's life, there's hope. Even little miracles are miracles. Prayers etc. for you all.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

44. How come those fucking drunk drivers seem to be made of iron? THEY never get so much as a scratch.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Hang in there, Dad is going to get through and get well.

[grace0418]

118. I actually read a study about that and it has something to do with the fact

that the drunk driver is so unaware that they have no time to tense up. Their relaxed body doesn't sustain as much damage as someone who sees it coming, tenses up and braces for the crash. Not that you can help it (if you're sober, that it). It's an instinctual reaction.

But I agree with you, it's maddening that they so often walk away from the havoc they caused. :mad:

[Starry Messenger]

45. ((vibes)) for your dad.

And a hug for you and your family.

[elehhhhna]

46. p.s., angry now --

a goddam chronic drunk driver. Killed a child. Should be incarcerated. Surely some pothead could be released so as to jail that woman and protect the public.

[reggie the dog]

221. in many states, like Illinois

the penalty for driving two weeks after smoking grass is worse than an alcohol dui. Why does the law say I am more of a menace sober, 3 days after doing a joint than a woman like this who has already killed someone?

[Hepburn]

47. OMG....

...strong healing thoughts from my home to yours, your family, and especially to your father.

Words escape me....:cry:

[Call Me Wesley]

48. Very good vibes coming for your dad.

:hug:

[peekaloo]

49. Oh my. Good thoughts for your dad.

:hug:

[havocmom]

50. Energy for healing coming his way

Bookmarking in hopes of positive updates

[GTurck]

51. Shame...

on the idiot that loaned her the car. They are as liable as the driver and not only face all of that but are out a car as well. Where was that person's brain in allowing a known drinker to drive their vehicle? We seriously need to re-think the privilege to drive.

[Mopar151]

208. Gotta remember, you're dealing with an addict

Someone who has had years of practicing manipulation and finding an unwitting enabler. Fake or invalid ID, aliases and more can be in play here.
I used to rent out used cars (like Rent-a-Wreck, but no franchise), and I've seen all this and more.

[Berry Cool]

52. I'm so sorry. I hope he has a complete recovery.

And I hope the woman who hit him is FINALLY taken off the road for good. How many "gimmes" does she get away with taking before she is stopped? I mean, for crying out loud, she KILLED someone.

[japple]

53. Thank you for this post. My thoughts and prayers are with

your Dad and your family. May you find the strength and courage to deal with this situation. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man. He certainly has wonderful children. Love and peace.

[Raster]

54. Bless your hearts. Thank you for letting us know.

Our best to your Father and your family.

[ljm2002]

55. Best wishes for a full recovery...

...this must be so hard on you. Be as strong as you can for him, and let him know there are a lot of folks pulling for him!

[Irishonly]

56. I am sorry

Thank you for letting us know. Prayers are being sent. Please keep us informed.

[madmom]

57. If good thoughts, prayers,and vibes do indeed help, your dad will make a

speedy recovery, because I'm sure he has plenty of all of them from DU.:grouphug:

[rockymountaindem]

58. I hope he'll be back in action ASAP

[Hell Hath No Fury]

59. SHIT SHIT SHIT!

I fucking HATE drunk drvers. :mad: :mad: :mad: I wish they would just do us all a favor and run their cars into a wall and leave the rest of us out of their drama.

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. It is an incredibly shitty thing to have happened. Stay strong, give our best to your Dad, and please keep us posted. He is an important part of our community and let him know we need him back with us!

Kirsten

[LWolf]

60. He's in my thoughts. nt

[appal_jack]

61. Hopes for a speedy recovery!

Dear Daughter-of-cleveramerican,

I hope that the doctors can get your Dad back into shape. Please tell him that all of us at DU are praying/visualizing-healing/positive-vibing as best we can.

-app

[maxpower]

62. Best wishes

Sending positive thoughts to you and yours. Stay strong.



Peace and love,
Max

[ensho]

63. 10th time!!!! where the hell are the cops/courts/judges????

wishing your father well and may he sue her into the poor house. and sue the cops/courts/judges too.

[slackmaster]

64. Wow, I hope he recovers quickly and as fully as possible

WTF is someone with NINE PRIOR DUIs INCLUDING A FATALITY doing outside of a jail cell?

:argh:

[redwitch]

65. Oh no! I hope he recovers well.

And I hope the drunk driver goes to prison.

[bdamomma]

66. oh, how terrible my thoughts are with you and your dad at this time.

[Mz Pip]

67. Please heal quickly ca

My thoughts and good wishes go out to your father. What a horrible thing to have to go through.

Hang in there and be there for him.

And if your post is any indication of what matters to you, then you are alrealy a truly cleveramerican.

Mz Pip

[tekisui]

68. That woman should be locked up.

After 10 times, she is no different than someone who randomly shoots a gun in a mall.

I am sorry for ca. Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

[Subdivisions]

69. Oh my gosh, cleveramerican, that is horrible. Please add my positive

energy and wishes for your dad's speedy recovery.

[intheflow]

70. Thank you for letting us know!

Of course our prayers are with your dad -- and you and the rest of your family! Hopefully this woman will be jailed this time to keep her off the streets in the future. What a senseless tragedy!
:hug:

[eShirl]

71. {{{{{{{ cleveramerican's family }}}}}}}

:grouphug:

All my best wishes to you, your family and your Dad!

[omega minimo]

83. {{{{{{{ +++++++++ }}}}}}}

{{{{{{{ cleveramerican's family }}}}}}}

[EFerrari]

72. Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

:grouphug:

Please keep us posted.

[Sparkly]

73. I'm so sorry to hear this!!

We'll all be pullin' for him, and wish him a full and speedy recovery. :hug:

[QC]

74. You, your dad, and your family are in my prayers. n/t

[madamesilverspurs]

75. Prayer has just been offered and will continue.

For your dad and all of you.

[Ganja Ninja]

76. That sucks! I wish him a speedy recovery.

[Kadie]

77. Thoughts and prayers for your dad and your entire family.

Take care and keep us posted.

[raouldukelives]

78. So very sorry!

Best wishes for a full and quick recovery!

[madrchsod]

79. prayers be with you...please keep us informed of his progress

[SammyWinstonJack]

80. .

:hug:

[montanto]

81. Best wishes to you all. My thoughts are with you.

[librechik]

82. What a horrible event--thanks for telling us, kiddo

healing thoughts to cleveramerican, and let that be a lesson to all of us--don't wear your DU Tshirt out at night--

(sorry--a bit of naughty humor--god bless you and all your family)

[northernlights]

84. more healing vibes to your dad

you and your family, son of cleveramerican.

Thank you for letting us know what happened. Stick together...you will weather this storm. I'm sure cleveramerican is in the best of hands in Boston. :hug:

[Soylent Brice]

85. .

K&R

[Libertas1776]

86. This is terrible!

My deepest and most sincere thoughts and good vibes to cleveramerican and his family :hug:
The system is failing us like this in a lot of places, including near me, where drunk drivers with suspended or no license to speak of are still on the road. It makes me so damn infuriated :grr:

[Tippy]

87. Prayers for a speedy recovery comming your way...

[NC_Nurse]

88. I am so sorry to hear this. I will definitely say a prayer for him and for all of you.

You sound like you are already a cleveramerican. Stay strong. We are with you. :hug: :grouphug:

[Jackpine Radical]

89. My prayers, thoughts and hopes for a full recovery are with your dad.

Thank you so much for giving us all this opportunity to join in spirit with you and your loved ones.

[LeftishBrit]

90. Best wishes to your dad and all your family!

Thinking of him, and sending wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

[Stargazer09]

91. Hugs to your entire family!

I hope that cleveramerican heals quickly, and I hope someone finally puts that drunk driver in jail.

[City Lights]

92. So sorry to hear your horrible news.

Sending good vibes your dad's way hoping to help speed his recovery. From our home to yours: :grouphug:

[YOY]

93. I don't say prayers personally. I do hope like nothing else he will be alright though.

It upsets me that the dippy woman was driving at all too...but that's a moot point now. Best wishes.

[joeybee12]

94. How terrible! Please keep us posted on what we hope is a speedy recovery!

:grouphug:

[rhett o rick]

95. K & r. Give him our best for a speedy recovery. Plez keep us posted. nt

[Altoid_Cyclist]

96. Sending best wishes for your Dad, you & your family.

I've known several people who habitually drove while drunk and finally ended up killing other drivers.

Even after serving time, they still denied that they did anything wrong and continued to drink and drive. It's too damn easy to get back behind the wheel in a lot of states.

[Crunchy Frog]

97. I'm so, so sorry.

I wish your father and his family all the strength and healing to get through this.

As for the woman who hit him, I hope she can stay in prison until she is no longer a threat to other people's lives. There needs to be serious laws with teeth in them to keep people like that off the streets.

You and your dad will be in my thoughts.

[mvd]

98. Sending my thoughts and good vibes for his full recovery

:hug:

[cry baby]

99. so damn sad for you and your family! My thoughts are with you and your dad!!! nt

[Ghost in the Machine]

100. So sorry to hear this.. best wishes to you and your family during this Holiday season

I hope your dad has a speedy and full recovery..


Peace,

Ghost

[MadMaddie]

101. My prayers are with your dad and your family!

:grouphug:

[derby378]

102. ChickMagic and I wish all the best for cleveramerican

I am so sorry to hear this. May your family come through this stronger than ever. :hug:

[byronius]

103. We'll send big healing waves his way.

[snagglepuss]

104. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Please keep us posted.:grouphug:

[valerief]

105. So sorry to hear this. I hope he gets better soon.

That POS broad that hit him was no lady, but she must be someone influential to be out drunk on the roads after killing a child and being arrested ten times already. Let's hope next time (because apparently nothing is stopping a next time from happening) she hits a tree really, really hard.

I wish we lived in a civilized country where drunk driving was not tolerated.

[juno jones]

106. I'm sorry to hear.

:hug:

Many here will be looking forward to his recovery. In the meantime you, and the rest of the family, please take care of yourselves as well. Peace.

[pansypoo53219]

107. i truly believe some drunk drivers need the death penalty.

this STOOPID woman obviously WON'T stop. shit. 10th??? who the fuck let her use their car???

i hope your dad recovers.

[emilyg]

108. Prayers for your family.

[Shell Beau]

110. Oh wow, I am terribly sorry. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.

So sorry.

[Mad_Dem_X]

111. How horrible! Your family is in my prayers.

:cry: :hug:

[RedCloud]

112. hang in there cleveramerican, we need you and thousands more just like you!

[Capn Sunshine]

113. So Sorry

right at the Holidays too. I'm glad your dad will recover. The lady that hit him needs to get treatment of a different kind, during the course of her incarceration for the next ten years.

[a la izquierda]

114. godspeed to your Dad...

why, on earth, is it so flippin' hard for people to call. a. cab? or a loved one?
this makes me so angry.
my husband got tipsy last weekend and slept on our friend's couch. i don't care if he does this every time he has a beer, because at least he doesn't do something incredibly stupid, like ride his bike home drunk at 4am (we don't drive when we drink, because we don't drive our cars when we're going out-not trying to preach, it's just a fact).

Child of cleveramerican (sorry, i don't know your gender), i really, really hope your dad makes a speedy recovery and i'm so sorry that you have to spend your thanksgiving like this.

[Name removed]

115. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[prolesunited]

122. I'm sorry about the OP's dad

and think that woman should be in jail, but isn't your post just bit over the top?

[katkat]

116. I am so sorry

You and your Dad and family are in my prayers.

Please let us know how he is doing.

I do not understand the lack of enforcement of drunk driving and driving without a license laws.

[Techn0Girl]

117. Wishing your Father a fast and full recovery...

Also , someone needs to make sure that this drunk woman remains behind bars for a long time. You might want to consider writing an Op-Ed piece on this to a local newspaper. Perhaps it might lead to changes in the law and/or put pressure on the next judge and DA to put this awful woman away.

[grace0418]

119. You tell your dad we are all pulling for him and wishing him and your whole family

the best during this terrible time. Thanks for letting us know, and I hope you're able to keep us updated.

:hug:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

120. Prayers for you and your family

Obviously your dad has done a good job of bringing you up, and he needs to stay around for a long time.

[deutsey]

121. Prayers for your dad, you, and your family.

[davidhilton]

123. wishing u all the best.

[Enthusiast]

124. Prayers and healing vibes forwarded

to your dad and the family.

Habitual drunk drivers are the most dangerous ones. 10 times! OMG.

[Oldtimeralso]

125. Best wishes and looking for a speedy recovery

for Cleveramerican, Keep us informed and I will keep CA in my thoughts and prayers. Punishment if the other driver should be harsh. I had a BIL that hit and killed a person and laughed about it then and still laughs about it. His "excuse" is that the other driver should not have been driving a compact, the dead man need to be in a 3/4 ton truck like him! I hope that your father recovers soon and justice is done.

By the way as you stepped up to the plate for you father you are now a cleveramerican too.

[DesertFlower]

126. i'm so sorry. hope your dad makes

a full recovery.

[tomm2thumbs]

127. having had someone nearly killed by a drunk driver...

... the fact that they are alive is so much relief and a testament to finding blessings & thanks within the most terrible of circumstances. He is lucky to have you and his family to support him and best wishes on Thanksgiving that surely has a significance in a tragic yet miraculous way. He is alive, and that is truly miraculous. My thoughts & support your way! Stay strong.

[R. P. McMurphy]

128. I'm so sorry. Your Dad sounds like a good man.

I hope he recovers fully and quickly.

[onestepforward]

129. Best wishes to you and your family.

Wishing speedy healing for your Dad and comfort to all.

[Wilber_Stool]

130. He's a

tough old bird. He'll be fine. Don't worry too much.

[Froward69]

131. get well soon

:hug:

[nadinbrzezinski]

132. Hugs kid and all the best to you and your family

and this is why I have a special place in hell for drunk drivers.

[Demoiselle]

133. I just said a prayer for your dad and I'll keep doing it.

[Triana]

134. Your Dad is in my thoughts and prayers!

:hug:

That woman...can't they lock her up permanently or something? She's a serial murderer!

[KoKo]

135. Sending prayers and good thoughts to you, your Dad and the family...

So sorry to hear this.

[debbierlus]

136. Light and love to your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

138. happened to

me a little more than a year ago. A drunk ran a red at 60 mph, and creamed us. Nearly killed us.
Luckily, that itty bitty Escape is one of the safest SUVs built. It certainly saved our lives. But the injuries? Still continuing, with multiple serious surgeries and more. My life's partner was not breathing, as far as I could tell. When they removed her, in a coma, out of the passengerside, tied to a backboard, that was one feeling I will never, ever forget.

Please go to your dad, and tell him he has tons of support here. And we await his return.

[wryter2000]

139. Thanks for letting us know

I will pray for him.

FWIW, I once spent two weeks in ICU on a ventilator, and I came out just fine. Here's hoping for the same for your dad.

[DoBotherMe]

140. Much love to you and your family

It was so kind of you to let us know. Take care. Dana ; )

[Cleita]

141. Oh, how awful.

You certainly have my prayers. Please let us know about his progress.

[KittyWampus]

142. Hoping with all my heart for the best possible outcome. He sounds like a fighter.

[Catshrink]

143. Sending good thoughts your whole family

:grouphug:

[DemReadingDU]

144. Wishing your dad a speedy recovery

and prayers for him and your family.

[Stinky The Clown]

146. Things like this put life in perspective

I wish your Dad the very best.

:hug:

[shadowknows69]

148. I'm so sorry. Prayers of healing to your father.

When are we going to start locking up these weapons on wheels for appropriate lengths of time?

[tabatha]

149. So sad, so tragic.

I hope he recovers to spend many years with you.

I hope the driver spends many years in jail.

[graywarrior]

150. I'm praying for your day.

Can you PM an address so I can send a card? I'm in MA.

[Turbineguy]

151. A hug and a kind word.

And hoping you are ALL OK.

[proud patriot]

152. sending strength and healing energy

Thank you for letting us all know so we may help .

[LiberalEsto]

153. Blessings of healing

I'm sending blessing energy to him for complete healing.
Good luck!
LiberalE.

[rvablue]

154. Thanks for letting us know. Prayers and good vibes for your father's quick recovery!

Hope to see him back on here soon!

[Barack_America]

155. My thoughts and prayers are yours.

Today, tomorrow and until your father recovers.

I am so sorry this tragic accident occurred.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

156. OMG! You can have all the prayers and healing vibes I can muster! *hugs*

[proteus_lives]

157. Sorry about your dad.

I hope he recovers soon.

Drunk drivers are the scum of the earth.

[chill_wind]

158. Prayers for all of you at this frightening time.

Bookmark this thread for him, so he can visit it when he recovers, and know how many friends were caring and responding to this news.

[Richard D]

159. Prayers and good thoughts.

[Firstzar]

160. I hope your dad makes a full recovery

Blessed Be.

[democrank]

161. Bless you and your family.

You`ll be in my thoughts.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

163. Sending get well wishes and prayers your way.

So sorry to hear this. I hope the "person" who did this is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

[Feron]

162. I wish your father all the best for a full and speedy recovery.

:hug:

[quakerboy]

164. sorry

will do.

[emsimon33]

165. Your dad and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Please keep us updated as to his progress.

[rasputin1952]

166. Your dad and you and you family are in my thoughts...

Thank you ever so much for letting us know and getting the energy that can come from a concerted effort...:hug:

[Festivito]

167. I'd say you're already a cleveramerican.

Have the dad-one heal well and return refreshed and renewed.

How to stop drunk drivers is difficult. We tend to adjudicate expecting time or money to compensate for wrong actions. Fail.

Provided she ever gets out of jail, I'm thinking I'd make her pay into a cab fund. The money could be used to pay for cabs and even some return to herself for each use, or it goes to past victims. Can't be sure she won't drive again, but one can at least make it easier and more desirable to take that cab, that is rather than collecting a lot of money for yourselves -- to which you are entitled -- just to be clear.

Just thinking.

Hope all goes extremely well.

[Cha]

168. I am really sorry to hear this..and I hope

your dad comes through this..strong and healthy.

[nyc 4 Biden]

169. He is in my prayers.

:hug:

[Hekate]

170. Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Please know that your dad is in many hearts and prayers tonight...

May he be restored to you speedily; may his healing be swift and gentle.

:hug:

Hekate

[NEOhiodemocrat]

171. So very sorry

I will be praying for his complete and quick recovery.

[barbtries]

172. oh my gawd

i'm so sorry. the woman should be arrested on multiple felonies and should have never ever been behind the wheel of a car. it's horrifying. your father and your entire family have all my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. please keep us posted.

[eleny]

173. All good thoughts go out to cleverameican and his family

Thank you for letting us know what happened.

[diva77]

174. so very sorry; maybe the DU shirt saved him from a worse fate (pls. forgive

me for trying to think of something to say that's on the "lighter" side during your time of sadness):hug:

[Samantha]

175. I will say a prayer for your Dad's recovery and for your family

cleveramerican. As we approach Thanksgiving Day, may the new day bring you new hope and joy for your Dad's recovery.

Sam

[Auggie]

176. Positive thoughts for a quick recovery

[susanr516]

177. Prayers coming from TX for your dad

[wellstone dem]

179. Prayers are headed your way.

Please take care of yourself and your dad.

[varelse]

180. What a way to spend thanksgiving :(

Aethists can't really pray, but I'll send good, hopeful thoughts in your direction.

[WhiteTara]

181. my arms are around you

I hope your dad doesn't die, too. Be good to yourself. This is a terrible thing that has happened but you matter alot.

Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum

[Withywindle]

182. Lighting a candle for your dad.

I will be praying for a quick complete recovery.


It was so thoughtful of you to post here and let us know. Thank you so much for that. Please keep up posted, and let us know if there's anything more we can do to help.

:hug:

[bookworm65t]

184. Outrageous!

I will be keeping your dad and your family in my prayers.

Apparently the law isn't working in your state. NO way should this crazy bitch be out of a jail cell.

[SeattleGirl]

185. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.

Prayers to your father that he has a good recovery.

And hugs and comfort to all of you at this time.

:grouphug:

[Bryn]

186. Oh, No! This is terrible. I hope your Dad will be okay.

Warm thoughts and prayers for your Dad and the family. I can't believe that woman still drove. She should be locked up!

[SaveOurDemocracy]

187. Thank you for sharing this with us. Love and prayers...

for your dad, family and friends ... wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

Sounds like he'll be laid up for awhile so I'll mention that George Carlin's autobiography Last Words: A Memoir arrived at book stores about 2 weeks ago. 2 broken arms will mean reading to dad, which could be a very rewarding experience for all, and/or audiobooks.

[Name removed]

188. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[alphafemale]

189. Best of thoughts are going to you tonight.,

:grouphug:

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

191. Thoughts and prayers.

Hope he recovers. Good idea whoever called in the chopper.

[Nay]

192. Oh, honey, how horrible. May he make a full recovery. nt

[Odin2005]

194. OMG!

Drunk drivers are SCUM!!!

[liquid diamond]

195. I'm so sorry to hear that.

You father is in my thoughts and prayers.

[tnlefty]

196. Your family is in my thoughts, and I'll light a candle for

your Dad. I hope that he recovers soon. :hug: to you and your family and good wishes.

[ooglymoogly]

197. This is heartbreaking;

You and your father will be in my thoughts tonight and especially on thanksgiving...Mass General is the best, although most hospitals in Boston are the best...Somehow when I read your post I thought of Mass Gen, as I have spent a lot of time there myself. But perhaps my esp is not so great. Wish there was some way I could help as I am near.

[NBachers]

198. Your Dad is filled with pride and love for you, and from you

Cleveramarican's daughter, I'm sure your dad has expressed love and pride towards you and the rest of your family. But, I guarantee, the love and pride he feels is way beyond whatever he has said to you.

You have a very clear and expressive way of communicating. Your dad's love, pride, and talents live within you, too, in your own unique way. Thank you for taking the initiative to let us know.

We are part of your extended family. You must be completely overcome by the tragedy of what's happened. You must be crushed by it.

I get so upset when I hear about worthy people who contribute, and they get destroyed by worthless people who just cause problems.

I am going to send you a private message. I'll include my email address. I am offering to buy your dad a new DU shirt. It will be part of his recovery, and a reminder of the love and care you're all receiving from your extended family here. And if anyone else in your family wants one, I'll send one for them, too.

You know all those things your dad is really good at? In your life, you'll be just as good in your own way. Believe it or not, it's true.

This is a very bad holiday period for all of you. But I think it's a time to follow your holiday customs the best you can; to pull together as a family. You need to find the strength to keep going. We will help you.

Please keep us updated on what's happening in your lives. We really care, and we want to know about it.

[mzmolly]

199. I'm so very sorry. Please keep us up to date.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad.

[pengillian101]

200. Prayers for your Dad and you and your family

for a full recovery.

:grouphug:

[Hawkeye-X]

201. Prayers and best wishes to your father.

I like him...

[ooglymoogly]

202. As cleveramerican is a part of our family so to are his family a part of our family

and judging from the above posts...If so much love and good will cannot send a pocket full of miracles to you and your dad...well they just can and they will just have to, nuff said.

[the blues]

203. Wishing all the best to you and your family

:grouphug:

[Initech]

204. 10th time???? WTF????

[Stumbler]

205. I don't pray, but I'm sorry to read about your pain, and will reflect on your situation this weekend

[earcandle]

206. I will.

[SnoopDog]

207. Drunk Drivers should be Jailed on their first offense. Period.

No exceptions. First offense - 1 year in jail and mandatory alcohol rehabilitation.

Second offense.... not sure but harsher sentence.

[Mopar151]

209. Medflight helicopters, Boston hospitals, modern cars

Now it's up to the doctors, Cleveramerican, and the collective power of our thoughts and prayers. And a good (emotional)heart is worth a lot - your dad is in good shape there.

[donheld]

210. Wishing him a speedy recovery

peace to you all

[drm604]

211. I'm so sorry to hear this.

:grouphug:

[enigmatic]

212. All the good healing vibes we can send are on their way

:hug:

[sueh]

213. Praying for cleveramerican. And for his family. I am sorry...

cleveramerican, the younger. :hug:

[oldtime dfl_er]

214. I'm so sorry

sending healing vibes from Seattle..take care!

[MissDeeds]

215. Prayers and good wishes for a complete recovery

Such a terrible thing to happen to a man trying to do something good for others. I hope they finally lock this woman up so she cannot hurt anyone else.

Please let your dad know he's in our thoughts. :hug:

[BobTheSubgenius]

216. Thank you for letting us know.

You are a very strong and wise young lady, and I bet your dad couldn't be prouder of you.

:hug:

[Window]

217. Prayers for Dad and your family.

Peace and good vibes sent. :hug:

[KT2000]

218. Wishing a speedy recovery

for your dad.
It sounds like he has some injuries that will take some time to heal. You will be able to show him how much you love him while he recovers.

[Daphne08]

219. Your dad is in our prayers

as are you, and all your family.

I'm so sorry this happened.

[reggie the dog]

220. 10 times? how was she not in jail for killing the six year old?

[barbtries]

224. the woman who killed my daughter

spent 2 years and 3 months in jail. hoping she doesn't kill again.

[reggie the dog]

226. dear God that is horrible

Only 2 years for killing someone while drunk at the wheel. That is horrible. I thought the USA had more punitive justice from what I remembered while I lived there for 24 years but I guess not.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

228. I hope she is barred from driving forever

and is sent to jail for a LOOOONG time if she as much as touches a driver's seat with her pinky finger.

Is that the case?

[barbtries]

229. i don't know

the parole officer would say only that the terms of her parole were "very strict."

[reggie the dog]

222. sue the bitch for everything she owns

her house, her jewels, her kids college fund, everything.

[Mopar151]

223. Yo, dog...

House? jewels? Losers like this generally have a negative net worth - even if they are from a wealthy family, any assets are in a trust, or in someone else's name - so they can't sell 'em for drinkin' money.

[ricochetastroman]

225. I'm so sorry; I'm sending him healing thoughts

and to the JUDGES who keep allowing these people back on the streets.
C'mon Obama, let's get new laws making it big time mandatory jail sentences.

[Ilsa]

227. I am so sorry. She needs to be locked up until she finally understands what she

did that was so horribly wrong in 1999 and then last night. She shouldn't have access to a vehicle, and anyone providing her with a weapon like a car should have some liability as well. My family has dealt with an alcoholic family member, It isn't pretty, but some of them can be rehab'ed.

I hope your father pulls through with no complications. Good luck to all of you.

[niyad]

230. prayers and good vibes headed your way for his speedy recovery. please keep us posted.

and let us know what we can do to help.

[niyad]

231. kick for those who might have missed this

[Iwillnevergiveup]

232. Oh, clever daughter

This is terrible news for your family. Your dad sounds like a wonderful person who certainly needs our positive thoughts and prayers at this time. Please keep us informed as to his progress, won't you? We care to know.

:hug:

[Spazito]

233. Am keeping your Dad in my thoughts....

I just found this thread today. Please let us know how he is doing.

:hug:

[dana_b]

234. we'll keep your dad and you

as well as the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers!

[Blue_In_AK]

235. My prayers are with you, Cleveramerican and family.

As my own family was severely impacted by a drunk driver when I was a young girl, I feel your anguish in a very deep way. :cry:

[mascarax]

236. Sending positive thoughts your way

Cleverdaughter, I hope these messages help. We're thinking of you and hoping for the best, a full recovery.

[cadmium]

My best wishes for your dad. Let me

know if I can do anything -- I will PM you.

[cadmium]

237. My best wishes for your dad. Let me

know if I can do anything -- I will PM you.

[blaze]

238. K&R for CA and CleverDaughter

I loved your description of your Dad...

Please keep us posted!

[babydollhead]

239. peace to your family, heath and healing to your dad