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#30 by Beardman on 30 Aug, 2012 19:34
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I was born with the umbilical cord around my neck
I was too, I've never thought of it like that... pretty crazy when I think about it like that! -
#31 by Sir Harry on 30 Aug, 2012 19:44
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I was born with the umbilical cord around my neck
I was too, I've never thought of it like that... pretty crazy when I think about it like that!
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#32 by karissaelaine on 30 Aug, 2012 19:50
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I didnt expect so much response on this topic. I am very glad everyone is now doing okay. I will most likely make an appointment with my doctor to ask about my lack of energy.
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#33 by Beardman on 30 Aug, 2012 20:36
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I didnt expect so much response on this topic. I am very glad everyone is now doing okay. I will most likely make an appointment with my doctor to ask about my lack of energy.
I think that is a wise decision, hopefully your doc has some answers for you
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#34 by waine on 31 Aug, 2012 00:32
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I have never had a “near death” experience, but I have had 2 serious car crashes, 3 motorcycle accidents and my son and I were hijacked at gun point in my driveway in 2008. I remember lying on the tarmac while my wife and daughter were in the house, watching through the window, with a cocked gun to me and my son’s head. They searched me, found my wallet, removed my police badge and asked me “Where is your gun?” I was waiting for the gunshot to my head, as many people are shot during hijackings here, and we have the highest police murder rate in the world. But I remember praying “God, please, I don’t want to die now.” Fortunately they left in our motor vehicle with cell phones and cash and we were spared, That was scary!
The average life expectancy here in SA is 43 for women and 42 for males. (HIV is the biggest factor killing thousands rapidly.) Sadly, we live in the highest murder capital outside of a war zone in the world. I feel privileged to have passed that age, and I consider every day of my life a bonus. There are so many elements out there that can easily take your life, crime and disease the biggest two factors. Life is precious...
Thanks for sharing your stories...
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#35 by Natedawg on 31 Aug, 2012 07:34
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I was born with the umbilical cord around my neck
I was too, I've never thought of it like that... pretty crazy when I think about it like that!
As was my son back in March. they wouldn't let me cut the cord because of that fact, but of course it was more than worth it to make sure he came out okay. Glad you guys did, too.
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#36 by Beardman on 01 Sep, 2012 00:33
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Glad to hear your son was too!
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#37 by Slyfive on 01 Sep, 2012 04:22
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wow Waine, that's terrifying even to read, so glad that you came out unscathed, although I'm sure the mental effects weren't over so definitively. I didn't know you were a police officer, but I want you to know that I appreciate the work you do. If I wasn't a full time musician, I'd be a police officer.
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#38 by good to be bald on 01 Sep, 2012 05:41
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wow u live to tell
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#39 by Free at Last on 07 Sep, 2012 07:25
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Wow!!!
Reading your stories has brought me to a reality check of just how precious our time of living truly is.
I myself had many close calls but so far been blessed from living through a traumatic physical experience.
Once when driving at night up the crest of a hill, I suddenly came to what was a head on collision.
The car in front of me ran over a young girl who was thrown from her seat and landed on the highway.
I didn't realize what was happening. It was so unexpected at 50 mph. Just then I see the two vehicles smoking.
I stopped to help but she was bleeding from her ear. Broken bones pierced her skin. Other drivers stopped and prayed. She was too far gone and we watched her breathe her last breath.
The driver of her car was a young boy who must have crossed the center line at the crest of the hill going down. He sat at the drivers seat with his eyes wide open. No vital signs No blood.
The other vehicle a small pick up carried two men which appeared to be coming home from a full days work judging by what their clothes looked like. No seat belts and the passenger was practically upside down.
No vital signs and no apparent physical damage.
All four have just perished.
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#40 by Slyfive on 10 Sep, 2012 02:36
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I'm so sorry you had to see that, and I pray that they are all at peace now, and my prayers are with their families