He was on his way home from work tonight and got hit by a drunk driver. He's our janitor at our shop, he has had the job since he was 18(22 now). He's a little slow but is by far one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He actually doesn't vote at all because in his words he "doesn't understand why it matters". But he's a good Christian man. Never misses church whether it be Sunday or Wednesday. He volunteers at the local homeless shelter serving food his mom cooks every Saturday and Sunday.
I'm just asking for prayers for him tonight. He's good people. If you're not religious maybe just send some good vibes his way if you can. He needs everything he can get at the moment. Thankyou.
Edit: Between work and everything else I forgot to update this. This morning he was awake and talking to us. His body is still very sore but he's doing a lot better than he has been since it happened.
Thankyou everyone for the prayers and good thoughts that were sent his way.
Said a quick prayer for him as well as the hospital workers helping him. Drunk drivers are the worst. I personally don’t drink but have no problem with those that do-so long as they make responsible decisions and don’t drive drunk. Once your choices infringe upon mine, I get angry.
Thankyou so much and they are. I drink here and there but don't understand how people can put others lives at risk like that as well as their own. It's stupid and this is what it causes.
Especially in this day and age with Lyft and Uber, there is no excuse. And what’s usually unfair is if someone is injured or dies, it’s usually not the drunk driver but the person they hit, who wasn’t drunk driving. That’s what makes it so especially frustrating.
Im a severe alcoholic and I dont even drink and drive. There is no excuse. EVER.
“See, kids? If Otis Toole won’t even drive drunk, you certainly don’t have an excuse...”
I wish I had a flair that said 'town drunk'
You’ll always be the town drunk in our hearts and minds.
If I write a book, I’ll feature a town drunk named Otis Toole in your honor.
I kindly thank you
Otis Toole ya say. Not too shabby of a fellow but always a bit tipsy if ya know what i mean.
This year I have had days where I wake up and realize I didn't have anything to drink the day before and didn't even have to "argue" with myself not to. Just was busy with work and hanging out with my kids and didn't have even remember to have that one beer or wine.
And coming from where I was a couple years ago, that's incredible.
My business is doing better. Family life better. More energy. Saving lots of money.
It is so worth it.
Then I send a virtual cheers. Just don't get too drunk Nov 3 until after you vote.
I wont <3
Hope you find some help for yourself pede. It's a terrible way to live life as a drunk. I gave up drinking for good a few years ago because I developed a problem. Message me anytime I'm no certified counselor but I do have experience quitting alcohol
How much alcohol
How much did I drink? At least half a liter every day. At a minimum. I could easily drink more if I was really trying to get hammered. But then I was mixing with cocaine and pills and getting more fucked up than hunter biden.
Ok so when you quit did you have physical symptoms. I don't want to get on benzos but I also can't handle the anxiety and shaking hands and sweating
When I was in the military we had teams of people on call to drive you and your car home free of charge. Off duty service members and others would volunteer. However MANY people still got DUI's and it was literally unstoppable. Very sad how some people have no respect for human life.
Oh man that is super sad. My great grandpa was an alcoholic. It ended up killing him, but not after he divorced my great grandma and left her a single mom during the Great Depression. She became really bitter and grumpy as an old lady because of her hard life and as a child, it really left an impact on me. That, along with religious reasons, have factored into my decision to never drink. Also, thank you for your service!
It's not hard to be a good person and they should be lifted up when possible.
Drinking and driving is a terrible crime when people get hurt or killed. If you drink and know you can't control yourself, do it at home or within walking/staggering distance from home.
I pray your friend pulls through and recovers successfully. Sounds like the kind of co-worker that can be a core strength of a business.
Pedes I beg you, please give out a first name at least for prayer requests!!! I don't want to ask God to help the coworker of "ObamasLooseButthole"!!
I reworded it as best I could and made a prayer to the big buy so be well pede and I hope your coworker makes a speedy recovery.
^^^
Normally I would laugh but this isnt a laughing matter.
My condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery.
God wont judge you.... even he knows Obama was the antichrist!
Sorry, I didn't even think about that. His names Jerry.
I sent a second prayer for Jerry just to make sure.
I assure you, the name doesn't matter anymore than knowing what colour the guys underwear is. Also... maybe it's you that has the power to help, and maybe that power is God-given.
I'm not Christian but I definitely believe Jesus walked the earth and had abilities and a message. I just think that message is a lot more about how much power YOU have.
I originally prayed for him in a very general sense. I also prayed for all victims of DUI just to make sure. Then I prayed once more for Jerry in name. I think I got it covered for now.
I am just some random person on the internet so I only know so much. However, if you believe in Jesus why not accept him as your Lord savior? Asking for a friend.
Well I do in a sense. I think he was a man like us, but in a higher, more enlightened and powerful state. I think that is not a sacrilegious statement. The Kingdom of Heaven being "at hand" doesn't, for me, mean you must behave and then die and go to heaven. It means you can theoretically achieve higher states here and now. I'm working toward that through various ways including study of several religions.
Like all good things, religion gets twisted over time by people trying to get you to be obedient and docile. Jesus was a rebel from what I have read and understood. And was trying to get people to be more Godly, not just to ask God for things.
Just my opinions!
It sounds like you are walking in the right direction fren. Do not look to men in robes for answers. Look into your own heart and God will take care of the rest. It is a very personal journey and I wish you good travels and Godspeed.
And to you!
I drove a buddy home from the bar tonight. The world is full of moments. My prayers for your friend and his family.
Done. Best hopes for a speedy recovery to your co-worker, pede. That is awful.
Thankyou.
Why does it matter that he is slow? He is a good Christian man, therefore his soul is already in the best of hands. " Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" - I will pray for him
It doesn't. I was just trying to describe a friend in a vague way but at the same time get his personality. It actually doesn't matter so I don't really know why I put it. I typed this in a hurry as I'm sitting at the hospital and anxious. No real reason to put it.
And thankyou.
I appreciate your description of your kind work friend. I am praying for him and his doctors too. God bless
You said what you said, I have no issue with it, just confused....but ...could just be my own....whatever...it just makes the story more sad.
Being simple can be a virtue.
As long as it’s more Forrest Gump than Simple Jack.
That's ok. This isn't reddit where we have to pretend everyone is literally the same. You're here with empathy. Not trying to insult the guy.
May the lord watch over him and bring him back to full health. Amen.
Joining you in prayer, pede.
Does he have any financial needs due to medical costs?
Thankyou and no he has full medical thanks to the owner of the shop we work at. Thankfully he'll be taken care of in that regard.
That's good.
Adding a blessing for the business owner to my prayer!
Keeping your friend in mind in my prayers.
God watch over this young man, his family, and his friends.
Hope your friend will be all right. Prayer said.
Sending prayers up for your co-worker🙏🏻
Amen.
Sending good vibes from the UK. I hope he makes a speedy recovery.
Transcontinental prayers are awesome. The best kind of trans, believe me.
Praying for this young man now.
Will pray for him. Hope he heals. May God bless him and his family.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend and especially her child. That's horrible all the way around.
Prayers to your friend.
Although, it’s interesting to pray “God please be with ObamasLooseButtholes friend” but I guess we all need prayer.
My thoughts and prayers go out to him, hope he recovers quickly. In the blink of an eye, any of our lives could change forever. There but for the grace of God go I...
Any fundraiser started? I’d throw some bones his way.
Prayers pede. Unceasing.
Sending all I can
<3
Lord, Have Mercy.
Hope he's ok man, and hope his medical bills are somehow covered (hopefully by the irresponsible driver). Keep us updated on his status.
wishing for you and him, Mr. ObamasLooseButthole.
Prayers sent. Please keep us posted. Much love
I'll edit the post when I find anything out. I went there this morning before work and he was stable but that's all I have atm. Thankyou.
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Said a prayer, trust in God brother. Thanks for the post.
Keeping him in my prayers.
I will say a rosary for him.
Will keep him in my prayers.
So sad to hear. Hope he makes it through. Sending love. 🙏
I am praying for your friend now <3 I am so glad he is in our World, and I pray for his recovery!
<3 <3 <3
Any updates on how he's doing? I hope he's got past the worst of it
He was awake and talking this morning. He's been out since it happened so this was a big improvement.
Great to hear! Hope he encounters few obstacles on his road to recovery.
May he recover fully. My prayers and thoughts are with him.
H for healing. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Palms pressed, pede.
Any update on how he's doing?
How badly is he injured? What sort of vehicle was he in? His own car? Was it totaled?