There was another story in the paper today about some college kid dying of alcohol poisoning, after a night of partying. "They drink a lot all the time," their friends say. "They didn't even seem that drunk." It seems there's a story like this every week lately.
I so clearly remember being one of those kids. Most of you who read this blog were right there with me - often literally by my side. While we were pretty good at looking out for each other, we pushed those limits so very far so often. We were damn lucky.
I read these stories and it's not the kids I identify with anymore - my heart breaks for those parents. Never once did I realize how much I was gambling with something so precious to my parents. You just don't get it until you're on the other side. And I hope and pray my girls are more wise, more careful.
Or at least just as damn lucky.
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oh - the side-by-side comment throws me back to a certain time at St. Olaf ....doh.....
I agree...it takes on a whole new meaning when you're on the other side. What are we in for?!?!?!
amen. how are we going to make sure these girls don't do the same stupid &$^@ we pulled? it makes me cringe. and want to tie claire to my apron strings forever :)
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