Don’t DWI
April 3, 2012
Went to a party Mom
I went to a party, And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, so I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, that I didn’t drink and drive, though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right. The party finally ended, and the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece. I never knew what was coming, Mom, something I expected least.
Now I’m lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, the kid that caused this wreck was drunk, Mom, his voice seems far away.
My own blood ‘s all around me, As I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say, this girl is going to die.
I’m sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high. Because he chose to drink and drive, now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mom Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom Tell daddy to be brave. And when I go to heaven, put ‘Mommy’s Girl’ on my grave.
Someone should have taught him, That it’s wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I’d still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom I’m getting really scared These are my final moments, and I’m so unprepared. I wish that you could hold me Mom, As I lie here and die. I wish that I could say, ‘I love you, Mom!’ So I love you and good-bye.
-Unknown
Text me
April 2, 2012
Texting, emailing and social media aren’t always faster. They can slow you down. Reaching out by phone and making the connection still works.
-JMD
Give
March 30, 2012
“You have not lived today until you have done something [that cannot be bought] for someone who can never repay you.”
John Bunyon
Poets
March 29, 2012
What we lack are not scientists but poets and people to reveal
to the heart what the heart is ready to receive. -Joseph Campbell
Church message
March 28, 2012
To have liberty as a Christian you have to believe that everyone is the same.
-Teacher at Kelview Heights Baptist Church
I recently returned to the church I’d often visit as a child. There were several nuggets of truth thrown my way, but the one above I really liked.
-JMD
Love
March 27, 2012
For the first time in my life I’m able to recognize and show up for
true love. It’s quite rewarding. I’m being called a sweet prince.
I know! I know.
-JMD
Heaven or Hell?
March 26, 2012
America is directly under Heaven and right over Hell. Pass it on.
-America’s JIM
Truth
March 21, 2012
The truth is sometimes messy, but lies are deadly.
-JMD
Death
March 16, 2012
In T.V. News, Reporters are often just one step behind death.
-Eric Gonzales
Life
March 15, 2012
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.
-Jack London
