A reader shared the story of Jacqui - a teenager burned when her car was hit by a drunk driver.

I've seen this before.

It’s powerful.

Granted it's an odd thing to share on a homeschooling blog, but I wish every teenager waving a new driver's license could see it.  Why? 

Life is full of choices.

Rarely are we presented with such a graphic example of how our choices can affect the lives of others. 

In an instant, lives were changed forever because of one man’s poor choice in deciding to drink and drive.

Two teenagers were killed.

Two others severely injured.

This is a true story of mistakes made, painful lessons learned, and the courage to overcome amazing obstacles.

Jacqui is truly inspiring.

You can confirm and get more info at this link – http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/adults/saburido.htm (*warning - the original “page” is fine, but they warn of graphic images of her burns in the links.  I was only able to open a few links – not the power point.  As I read her story, I was touched by how her burns have changed her face and body, but not her sweet spirit.  I pray God blesses and encourages her on this road to recovery and I praise her for educating the rest of us by sharing.)

Jacqui didn’t have insurance. 

Her site is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving, and also to raise money for the countless surgeries she requires.  The sites below contain her story.

http://www.helpjacqui.com/home.htm (* Go to the very bottom of the page and there are tiny “categories”, such as Jacqui’s photos.)

http://www.helpjacqui.com/videoclips/zero_0100_3m.mpg (*This is a public service TV spot that is very powerful.)

She was also featured on Oprah, too. http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200311/20031125/tows_slide_20031125_01.jhtml (*The first 4 photos – with captions – are Jacqui’s story.)