Comments on: Cheating Death

By: Jennifer Peterson (@wwjpmumx4)

Jennifer Peterson (@wwjpmumx4) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:02:20 +0000

Wow. Just wow.
A horrifying experience so eloquently written.
Thank you for sharing.
Jp

By: MrNegative (@MrNegative1)

MrNegative (@MrNegative1) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:32:01 +0000

Wow, know the feeling…had a full blown gran mal seizure at 70 mph and hit a concrete barrier after crossing six lanes of a busy Florida road. Cops were tailing me thinking I was drunk and said they thought for certain I was dead. Front end buckled, every window in the truck exploded. Somehow, I didn’t have a scratch on me. Paramedics got there, I was post dictal, and I was home a few hours later.

I know the “unbreakable” feeling that you speak of….I never want to know it again!

Great write up.

By: danfauchier

danfauchier — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:22:58 +0000

Jonah, this is your father-in-law. I’m unbelievably glad that (a) you’re alive and safe, and (b) I didn’t read this until after the twins were born and known to be healthy. The day you and Angele were married, I told the assembled family and friends that you are the luckiest man in North America. Once again you have proven it. I stand by my assessment. And we are unbelievably happy you can live out your life as the esteemed husband of a remarkable human being and the father of yet two more.

Granddan

By: pslade42

pslade42 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:33:36 +0000

jonseyjones- I’ve been reading you going all the way back to the earliest days of the Expos boards…newsgroups even. So glad to know you are all OK, and wanted to thank you for this post.

By: rgkeri

rgkeri — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:19:20 +0000

Jonah:

Every driver needs a solid companion in his ride. Scout gave his all for you.
The famous Keri luck, although not Irish, comes through again. Onward and upward with an unsurmountable amount of thanks. We’ll definitely have an harrowing story to tell the grandchildren when they are older. Talk about the fanfare and drama of arriving in the world!

Love,
Roslyn

PS. B&P were definitely looking out for you.

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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:15:53 +0000

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By: bestlight

bestlight — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:26:17 +0000

Sometimes cheaters DO prosper.

So glad this turned out the way it did. I wish you and your wife and children an uneventful end of summer and beginning of fall.

By: mekalek

mekalek — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:37:17 +0000

As a fireman/paramedic you don’t need me to tell you how lucky you truly are. As a father to be in a couple of months I couldn’t imagine the thoughts that not only you had…but the thoughts your wife must have had about raising twins on her own. God bless you and your family.

By: djbelc01

djbelc01 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:23:15 +0000

Jeez. So glad to hear that you, and just as importantly the twins, are fine. Hopefully the rest of Angèle’s pregnancy has less drama and more happy, healthy kiddos at the end. Oh, and hopefully no more Fast and Furious style car wrecks for you too!

By: Jonah

Jonah — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:55:38 +0000

Thanks for the best wishes, everyone. I’m fine, both physically and mentally. Angele is doing great, twins still cooking. We very much appreciate all the support.

Go hug your loved ones. In the end all that matters are family and friends.