A Miracle and a new Freaky Tailgate vehicle....

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:32 am

Before I get into this post, the first thing I want to do is thank God for His protection and presence. What happened Tuesday has been a sobering reminder that NOTHING in this life is guaranteed. I am extremely thankful and grateful my beautiful wife Dana is OK.

Dana was driving the Ford Escape home from work Tuesday when she drifted off the side of I 76 into some rough asphalt. When she tried to get the tires back up on the actual road, the back tire on the driver side blew out sending her into a fishtail. She smacked right into the concrete barrier twice and then the Escape rolled over twice, coming to a stop right side up off the interstate. No other cars were involved in the accident. The windshield was shattered as were 2 other windows. The Escape was totalled.
Dana gets out of the vehicle without a scratch. A few people stop to help her and comfort her until the police arrive. She was on her way to get the boys. I was, and continue to be, stunned that she didn't suffer any injuries. I saw the Escape yesterday and it was not a pretty site. I took her to Akron City Hospital that evening just to make sure everything was fine.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster the last 2 days. At one point I am so elated she's fine. 10 minutes later I am crying and trying to keep my sanity thinking what could have happened. I think it is only human nature to think "What if????". Dana's dad originally bought the Escape back in 2001 and purchased the side airbag as an extra. More than likely, the airbag and seatbelt saved her from injury and possibly her life.

So now we need a new car. After the insurance comes thru, I think we both agree on a new Ford Freestyle. Slick looking car and Dana's dad can get us a great deal from his Ford dealer friend in Huron. So, if we go with that, that will be the new Falconfreak Tailgatemobile.

For the last 2 days, football has meant nothing to me. It is a game. I know I go waaaaaaaaaaaaay overboard for Falcon Football but I am trying to keep it in perspective to life itself.

I love Dana more than anything on this planet and can't stand the thought of what could have happened.

Thanks for hearing me out on this. I think you all are a great group of people with big hearts and great friends. God bless you all.

GO FALCONS! 58 days...

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:40 am

Yikes Freak -- thoughts and prayers to your fam and thank God everyone's OK.

On a lighter note, does the freestyle come in Orange? =)

ffejfalcon · Post by **ffejfalcon** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:43 am

Glad to hear she is OK. As soon as I finished reading your post it immediately made me think of my wife and kids and how I would be if it were me going through what you are. Stay strong and thank that angel upstairs who is watching after you and your family.

Never Never take anything for granted and thank the lord each day for friends, family, health, opportunity and love...oh and BGSU too!!

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:44 am

Wow 'Freak, a truly emotional story. I am elated to hear that she escape with no injuries. You can always replace a car, the same can't be said about a life and I am so happy she's okay. I hope to meet you and her this fall, and of course, the Freaklings. God Bless......

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:44 am

Jacobs4Heisman wrote:Yikes Freak -- thoughts and prayers to your fam and thank God everyone's OK.

On a lighter note, does the freestyle come in Orange? =)

Thanks, man. I checked about orange...I don't think they have it for the Freestyle. Believe me I was checking into that!

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:46 am

Maybe you can tell Ford about this story and instead of getting a Freestyle, they can make you a special "Freakstyle" tailgating vehicle!!! I can picture it now.......

Metz · Post by **Metz** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:48 am

Wow Mike, that's a scary story. I'm glad your wife is okay!!! Your whole family is great and I'd hate to see anything bad happen to any of you guys. Enjoy whatever car you do get and stay safe so we can see you in September!

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:55 am

Freak:

Those reminders reinforce for us just how precious and uncertain life can be. Thank God that this one had a safe and relatively happy ending. So glad to hear that your wife came through unscathed!

Ineedbotox · Post by **Ineedbotox** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:07 pm

I am SO glad to hear your wife is okay!

I am a huge Ford fan too, except your story reminded me of the time my husband totaled my Expedition because he was dictating a letter & talking on his cell phone at the same time. I loved that car! And I would definitely stick with the Fords. After he wrecked ours, I went German & I DO NOT recommend that to anyone. Piece of crap.

God is good!

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:15 pm

BGSU33 wrote:Maybe you can tell Ford about this story and instead of getting a Freestyle, they can make you a special "Freakstyle" tailgating vehicle!!! I can picture it now.......

Ya know, that is a good idea 33! If we go with the Freestyle, there will be plenty of room for tailgating stuff. We may look into buying my dad's Dodge van also. We'll see.

Thanks everyone for your words and prayers. It means so much.

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:21 pm

That's one scary story, Freak, but I'm very glad to hear your wife came out of it okay (though probably very very shaken up)!!!

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:42 pm

Mike...glad to hear that Dana is ok. Vehicles can be replaced. Loved ones are a very different matter. I was an insurance adjuster for six years....believe me, you folks are very lucky.

Rightupinthere · Post by **Rightupinthere** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:52 pm

A friend of mine once said, "if money can replace it, I"m not worried about it."
Heady words coming from a horse pitootie.

Glad to hear Dana is okay. You can drive yourself nuts thinking about the 'what-ifs'. Don't fall into that trap. Instead, concentrate on the 'what-is'.

Peace.

FindlayFalcon · Post by **FindlayFalcon** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:23 pm

Freak,, I'm so glad that Dana is ok. I also own an Escape with side airbags. Hope I never need them but glad I've got them. Tell Dana, I'm thinking of her. I know that both of you have frayed nerves. Hope that those will soon go away.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:32 pm

Freak,
Terrifying story but glad all appears to have turned out well.

BG Lincoln Mercury Jeep sells an orange BGSU Jeep Wrangler if it matters.