<p>A boy from my highschool class was killed in a car accident early this morning while home visiting friends and family. Bad things do happen even in wonderful little towns like mine, on the very same roads where we so often walked, biked, and drove.</p>
<p>Please remind your children both of how much you love them and the importance of cautious driving.</p>
<p>Elizabeth - I’m so sorry to hear about your classmate, I’m sure it must be a very upsetting time for you. But thank you for taking a minute to remind us about the things that really matter. I’m going to go send my d at college a cyber hug.</p>
<p>Elizabeth - I know how hard this can hit, so close to home. Give yourself time to grieve and take care of yourself, family and friends. I am thinking of you.</p>
<p>Maybe you can extend yourself to the family involved. Nothing makes them happier than to hear from the kids their child knew. I do know the hardest part of all is going to the funeral. The best way to deal with that is with support of your friends.But do go. It means so much to the family.</p>
<p>Driving is a great concern with my youngest. I delayed teaching him because of the cost of insuring him and a brother one year older. When I did I was tired of teaching kids to drive (3 of mine in 2 years) and assumed he was competent enough. Now a coach wants him to take a 2 1/2 hr training session 1 hr away on a Friday night and I 'm worried about fatigue and the busy roads. I’m the only one concerned in my family. It’s so hard being the one who cares so much.</p>