The point of this post is to bring some awareness to the movement of no texting and driving. We rarely text and drive, but all too often are reading e-mails or distracted other ways by our cell phone. The Hendricks house is making a commitment to no longer read or type while in the the car (even if we're at a red light). We are taking it a step further and committing to no longer using our cell phones in the car unless we have the ability to speak hands free or pull over to make a call.
Remember the days before cell phones? I do, and I hear stories like the one below and I am reminded that my text, call, or e-mail isn't an emergency, and if I feel it is important enough to call or text at that moment, it is worth pulling off the road to address.
We hope you will join us in making a commitment to not text and drive, and please share your commitment and challenge others via your own blog, facebook, e-mail, etc.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not text and drive; and if you can bare it - challenge yourself to use your cell phone while driving only for emergencies or purchase a hands free device for your car/phone.
It's sad to hear what happened to Ellie, but I like you will not text while I'm driving. I feel our lives are more precious than responding to someone's text.
ReplyDeleteUgh. What a heart breaker of a story. That just makes me sick inside to think of the Mumford's losing their dog and what could have so easily happened to that boy. My goodness.
ReplyDeleteWell, I hate to admit it, but I talk on the phone and text while driving all the time. I do it, despite the fact that, I know it's a huge risk. And for what? It really is a ridiculous gamble to make.
I took a few minutes to think about it because I wanted to be sure I was willing to make the commitment before I said I would. And I've decided that I will. I will join you. Thank you for sharing this. It's one of those things I know I shouldn't be doing, but you really never think it'll happen to you. That's not a wise, adult or realistic viewpoint to take. So, I'm in! I'm going to do this. For Ellie. :)
I need to clarify. I'm committing to no texting while driving. I'm not saying no to talking though. But the texting has got to go! Thanks for the inspiration, Barb!
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