<p>^^ That happened to my cousin two years ago and my friend last year (except she had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma).</p>
<p>I'm going to see her Thursday after school... hopefully.</p>
<p>^Yeah, it was such a shock, he didn't seem to have any signs of diabetes, he was really fit and on the track and xc teams...I guess you never know.</p>
<p>^^ Same with my cousin. Her mom is one of the top gastrointestinal doctors in the country as well as a nutritionist. She was a vegetarian and there was no family history of diabetes. When we got the news we were dumbfounded. </p>
<p>This whole thing is just bringing back very bad memories of when my dad was in the hospital after his accident. Almost identical situation. I just hope she turns out as well as he did. I'm just really scared.</p>
<p>Thinking good thoughts for your friend....you're right about this kind of thing jolting you into putting things into perspective.</p>
<p>Things took a turn for the worse... I don't know what happened but my friend is driving to the hospital (it's a county over) and she's going to tell me what's going on. </p>
<p>Now I'm bawling and petrified.</p>
<p>Romanigypsyeyes - I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I had something similar happen this summer, and unfortunately she didn't make it. But just remember that whatever happens, happens for a reason. I know you don't want to hear that, and I'm definately not trying to be a downer. Everyone hates that saying; I hated it this summer. It doesn't seem fair, and it really isn't. The worst part is that there's nothing we can do. I truly hope your friend recovers and that you and your friends are okay as well.</p>
<p>But you're right -- it does put things in perspective. We're all cramming for tests and worrying about college when some people don't have the luxury to. Let this ground you. Whenever I get wound up about school or apps, I think of my friend who won't be able to go to college next year.</p>
<p>CCers -- remember to drive safely.</p>
<p>What is a 16 year old boy doing driving a truck? -____-</p>
<p>This is why lowering the driving/drinking/smoking age is stupid and anyone who says otherwise needs to see stories like this (then again, people of that low intelligence wouldn't be convinced)</p>
<p>^^ It was a pick-up truck.</p>
<p>What an idiotic sixteen year old boy. I bet he feels crappy right now for sending a poor girl to the hospital. I hope your friend, like everyone else, gets better. I have faith in those who are taking care of her that she will get better, if not slowly.</p>
<p>Honestly, it was her fault. She tried to stop but slid through because it was snowing and icy. So I guess it was really neither of their faults, but she had the stop sign. I was out driving that night too and the roads were REALLY bad.</p>
<p>The boy who sat behind me in Algebra II last year got killed in a gang-shootout. I came to school Tuesday and he was there; when I got to class Wednesday, he was gone, and three people were standing around his desk crying. </p>
<p>It's amazing the kind of perspective these things put on your life. I'm thinking of your friend.</p>
<p>It just makes you realize how fragile life is. </p>
<p>Another one of her friends and I were talking today and we realized that if we were her the last thing we'd be thinking about was school. It just put things so much in perspective. Because at funerals you never hear "They were such a great student..." and go on and on about that. No you hear about how they treated others, how many people loved them, how they treated their family and friends, and just things like that. It made us remember what was REALLY important which is why I blew up today when somebody on here complained of an A- rather than an A.</p>
<p>Pretty recently I heard about the sledding death of a former acquaintance of mine who moved to a different state a few years ago. It was the first time anyone I've known has died. I can't say I can even comprehend how you must feel, but the magnitude of the fact that someone whom I knew was no longer in this world. My thoughts are with you and your friend.</p>
<p>Yeah, I honestly hope she gets better soon. And I rarely honestly do anything. I could recognize Julie, but I didn't really know her.</p>
<p>The sister of a person I know pretty well died in a skiing accident on Christmas. I didn't hear about until the day we got back. I was shocked. I'd actually met her, and it just seemed so weird.</p>
<p>
[QUOTE]
She tried to stop but slid through because it was snowing and icy. So I guess it was really neither of their faults, but she had the stop sign. I was out driving that night too and the roads were REALLY bad.
[/QUOTE]
</p>
<p>The roads have been really bad for some time, as you've seen. Neither of them technically broke the law, did they? I've heard many different perspectives on the accident, but not much conclusive fact.</p>
<p>
[QUOTE]
What an idiotic sixteen year old boy. I bet he feels crappy right now for sending a poor girl to the hospital.
[/QUOTE]
</p>
<p>It wasn't completely his fault. The weather caused both of them to misjudge certain things. His judgment was poor in this situation, but it could've happen to any of us. Or any of us could've been the victim.</p>
<p>
[QUOTE]
This is why lowering the driving/drinking/smoking age is stupid and anyone who says otherwise needs to see stories like this (then again, people of that low intelligence wouldn't be convinced)
[/QUOTE]
</p>
<p>I agree with your point, but keep in mind that neither drugs nor alcohol were involved.</p>
<p>
[quote]
The truck was completely at fault
[/quote]
</p>
<p>it does not say anywhere in those articles that the truck was completely at fault. it says that they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. way to be biased and blame things on other people that hurt people you know when you dont even know what happened.</p>
<p>
[quote]
I blew up today when somebody on here complained of an A- rather than an A.
[/quote]
</p>
<p>haha i flamed that kid today</p>
<p>It really does put things in perspective. Life is really short and capricious. Best of luck to your friend, romani. I will be praying hard for her. Please keep us updated on how it's going.</p>
<p>
[QUOTE]
it does not say anywhere in those articles that the truck was completely at fault. it says that they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. way to be biased and blame things on other people that hurt people you know when you dont even know what happened.
[/QUOTE]
</p>
<p>See post 30.</p>
<p>^ oh my bad. i just read the first post.</p>
<p>My thoughts are with your friend. Please keep us updated.</p>