So we were on our way back from CAL Ranch's grand opening in West Jordan yesterday at around 5pm. Now anyone living in Utah County knows that 5:00 is not the time you want to be on the road. Not because of drunk drivers, of course not, but because of the horrid traffic jams! We finally made it down I-15 to our Alpine/Highland exit. We took it and were merrily on our way home. Makell was asleep, Macey was crying and I was trying to console her and the other girls were just hanging out. We were completely stopped in traffic when out of the blue this big white Pella van coming the other way swerved right at us. Luckily he only broke out our driver's side mirror but by the sound of it you'd think he ripped off the entire side of the van! Aaron made an instant U-turn and we were in pursuit! I figured the guy would pull over but he didn't. We got up on his passenger side and motioned for him to pull over. He saw we were there and then just kept going. It was obvious that something was wrong with him. He was totally out of it, nodding off and swerving all over the road. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and said he was probably in a diabetic shock or something. I thought for sure he'd kill himself or someone else. We called 911 and reported the incident and were told to follow him until the police pulled him over. He got on I-15 southbound and we followed but he had run a red light so we were a ways behind. He took the Lehi exit and so did we but got stuck at 2 red lights and lost him. We kept driving for a while but couldn't find him. The police called and told us to meet them to fill out a police report. When we met the officer he told us they'd finally caught him in Eagle Mountain!! I can't believe he got that far and I can't believe he didn't kill someone. They found him intoxicated. What a LOSER!!!! How can people do that?! He could've killed a father, a pregnant mother and 4 small children! It just makes me so mad and sick! He'll probably get off easy too. Piece of crap!!!
I called Pella (he was driving the company van so I assume he works for them) today and left a message. I told them that I want to bring my entire family in and I expect to get a major apology from the LOSER himself. I do not hold Pella responsible or liable in any way, (other than they obviously need to screen their employees better). I hold this jerk totally responsible for drinking himself into an idiot and then taking other people's lives into his hands. If you know anyone who drinks and drives, do me a favor...punch them in the face (and then the cajones) for me!
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- I'm a mother of four girls and one boy and I've got the greatest husband in the world-and I'd bet the farm on that one. We're a great team although he says he's moving out of the house as soon as all our girls are teenagers. We're very strong in our religion which is in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I draw strength from my religion and my family. I love life and am grateful to be surrounded by such great family and friends. I am gently reminded daily of the love and blessings that our Heavenly Father has for us. I live the life I always dreamed of having. I don't know how I was so blessed. Sometimes I feel undeserving to have the perfect life I always wanted. But I'm not complaining! I'm the luckiest girl in the world. Life goes up and life goes down, but even during the lowest so far, I'm still happy. Still know that I will have my family forever. Still know that my husband adores me and I him. Life is so good.
6 comments:
that's just terrible! I am sorry- tho really happy you were able to get him apprehended. Total loser. Love you.
Bonnie, I'm so glad you are all okay! Way to go for chasing the LOSER down and helping the cops to take him in; I hope he pays big time!
I thank the Lord that you were all protected in this. I can't believe he got clear to Eagle Mt. before being aprehended. When I think of what could have happened, I just cringe and thank the Lord once again for your safety.
I am sooo glad you guys are all alright! THat is sooo scary and I hope he gets his liscense revoked for life! LOSER! He better get fired too! Keep me updated! Love you!
WOW!!! That is really scary. SO glad that you are all fine, I'd have been freaking out. I'll punch a drunk driver for you, if I ever see one!
Holy CoW!! That's so scary... I'm so relieved that nothing happened to your sweet family! How was your weekend up in Idaho? Let's get together this week or next:)
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