No, perfection is not even possible, we all foul up, forgiveness always available.
And sometimes, well God is just going to hold you accountable, in order to wake you up!
Near my house is a long straightway, about 2 miles or so, then a sweeping 'S' curve that begins with a a sharp turn. Back in the early 1970's, when I was in college here (one of the few schools anywhere with computer degree program!) I had a friend named Steve. He was a bit wild and bought himself a 1969 Camaro, got drunk and hit that straightway. The cops had him at 130 miles per hour when he became airborne and hit a telephone pole about 12 feet off of the ground and then totaled out a store front. He survived, nothing else did. Eight months in the hospital and rehab, plus no more teeth.
So, this road has a long history. My son's ex-fiancee's brother did the typical: blasting down the straight away, missed the curve and - oh yeah - did I mention the cliff at the end of the straightway where a condo development is? At least once a year, some drunk will total themselves out this way. Son's almost brother-in-law, driving his mother's new Jeep without a driver's license (suspended for a DUI!), lost his facial bones, teeth and all income for the next 15 or so years!
This time though, it was some high school kids whom decided to steal a car and lacking driving knowledge .... well, see for yourself:
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| Road blocked, lines on the roadway |
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| One of three power poles brought down |
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| Add a large evergreen tree to the damage |
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| In all seven cars were totaled in the parking lot |
The local youth, of course, ran from the scene ... okay, crawled and were quickly apprehended.
Sad part was, on the sidewalk at the top of the hill they blasted across, was the memorial for the 17 year old girl whom was shot to death there several weeks ago.
In all just one sad event from beginning to end.
Welcome to my town, now billed as the most violent town in Washington State ..... sigh ..... I gotta move from this madhouse!
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