Safety and Elvis

Today included a beautiful drive to Northeast Mississippi for an Agriculture and Garden Day at the fairgrounds.  I was pleased to be invited to share ATV Safety with a new group of folks.  When I arrived, I got to catch a little of a demo and educational talk on soap-making and herbs.  Such great information, and I plan to try some of her soap!

With a briefing and the sad news of a recent ATV accident, I was reminded of why I chose to do what I am doing. I braced myself and looked at the sweet faces before me waiting to hear what I had to share.  I went through my tips for safety which are Having FUN by playing it SAFE.  I do ask if the kids have been on an ATV, and if they had fun (of course, they had fun!).  We discuss how each tip gives them an opportunity to use the ATV safely.  With each tip they do correctly, they are greatly decreasing the chances of an accident, especially a severe one.  On the opposite end, each thing they do incorrectly ADDS to the likelihood of a severe injury or death. (For more on my safety tips, follow my facebook page to receive tips and updates.)

On the upbeat side, it was great to see the sincere appreciation in the faces of those I met who told me they were glad to see me promoting the safety, and that it is needed.  This, of course, does not mean that others are not promoting safety as well.  It just means that it is much needed.  I am honored to work alongside, as well as follow, those who have and do promote safety of our youth and families.

I had a great time taking pictures and signing autographs of my ATV Safety sheets.  My good friend, Kendra will be sending me the pictures she took.  I will share a couple with you until then.

If you are wondering where Elvis comes in....I was looking for another festival I had just heard of this morning, when I passed the birthplace of Elvis.  Now, you just can't pass by the Elvis home, and museum and not stop!  What a cool place to meet people from all over!!  Renovations are underway, and I enjoyed meeting the man behind it all.  He told me he is looking at being finished in June.  If you are ever near Northeast MS, make plans to stop by!  People come from all over the world.

Wishing you safety and smiles!
Traci