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Mistakes

February 26, 2014
By Carlton SILVER, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Carlton SILVER, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
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A few fatal mistakes. That’s all it took. He didn’t see the boy coming out of the garage to play. He was plowing the driveway and as the little boy was running towards the street, he backed up right on top of him. The plow cut off his arm and mutilated his head and legs. He was rapidly bleeding to death. They called 911 and had the little boy airlifted to the nearest hospital. The doctors and surgeons tried everything they could, but it was just too late. The little boy was only 6 ½ years old, but he was gone forever. After the incident the man and his wife became great enemies. She blamed him for the entire accident and everything that happened. To this day she still won’t talk to him.

Mistakes are everywhere in our everyday lives. No matter what you try, you can’t avoid them and if you’re not careful, mistakes can change your life forever… or end it.


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