HORSEPOWER & HEELS

The passenger left in a coma by Nick Hogan's stupid acts, has shown some signs of improvement. Thought originally to have suffered serious and permanent brain damage, there were many reports that he was not thought to make a recovery. But recently, reports show that John has been entering a semi-conscious state, opening his eyes and responding to his mother's touch.

He still cannot breathe or speak on his own, but small miracles like these should be celebrated. I am praying that these miracles continue....

The whole topic of artificial life support has been in the media spotlight for several years now. (Stories like Terri Schiavo and other Right-to-Die cases) Obviously, that is a very personal decision to make, and without a living will to dictate what is to be done, it leaves family members very torn as to what course of action to take.

What has always haunted me about cases like those, is who decides what is permanent and when to give up? How long do you wait before you give up on miracles and God? The world is filled with stories of people who were never to recover, kept on artifical support at the request of a hopeful and unwaivering loved one, and then years later miraculously awaken and recover. Miracles don't often happen overnight. I'm praying that John's big miracle is still to come, and that these smaller miracles are signs to keep the faith.

Drag Racing is a dangerous sport, and we drivers understand that risk. Situations like this one really makes me ponder the "what-ifs" and think of both sides of the equation. I would hate to put my family in that situation, which is why a living will is so important. But, I also would hope that they would give me a fair amount of time to allow for God's plan for me to be fully known.