Wednesday, January 9, 2002
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Wednesday, January 9, 2002 |
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Inconvenience' for one is tragedy for another It is hard to express the sorrow and regret we feel over the "inconvenience" experienced by Kaye Stanfield and other drivers traveling along Ga. Highway 279 last week. Indeed, for the family, friends, and teachers who knew and loved Marvin L. Moore, Jr., this "inconvenience" stems from a tragedy filled with unimaginable pain. When tragedies like this occur we often look for profound messages that give meaning and value to otherwise horrific circumstances. In this case, the message cannot simply be that "anxious teenagers with no patience" endanger the lives of themselves and others. We hope and pray that our children grow to be as caring, responsible, mature, smart, and sensible as Marvin was. Since Marvin was driving alone, we can only speculate what he was thinking when he pulled into the oncoming lane. The reasons for teenage driver accidents are as different as the teenagers themselves. There are two things we have learned from this loss. First, we hope all drivers will remember that cars can be extraordinarily dangerous. Driving takes lots of attention, caution, and anticipation of what other drivers will do. No matter your age, driving requires quick thinking, quick reflexes, patience, and good judgment. In Marvin's memory, we have been pleading with all our young friends to acknowledge the millions of different driving situations that could threaten lives and to be more careful. As we keep the Moore family in our prayers, we should remember that, behind many of the commuting "inconveniences" we experience, there are families with similar stories for whom we should pray. Second, Marvin showed us that the Lord can accomplish much in even a short time through a life committed to following God's lead. Blessed with so much more time on this earth, we hope we can all learn to find God's direction in our own lives and have the courage to follow it today knowing that tomorrow is not promised. Lisa and Douglas Alston Fayetteville
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