For the BGMADD myspace...

ok this website is obviously still in the works, but one of our members has set up a site for baby-gaga mothers against drunk driving.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=307082664

She would like for us all to post one thing we remember about Bethany, a story, a goodbye, whatever we want, and she'll make it into a blog on the page.

I guess i'll start...

Bethany,

I'm kind of numb right now, so forgive me for being a dumPass (as you would say). I can't believe God saw fit to take you and four of your beautiful girls last night. I know, I know, everything happens for a reason...but right now, i don't see it.

I love you more than i can express right now, and i cannot believe i will never again have the privilege of chatting with you on AIM (i'd really been slackin' lately!) or collaboritively picking on morons with you in TDC. There are so many memories i will NEVER let go.

I want you to know that all your BWBB girls are going to join and volunteer with our local MADDs, in your honor. We love you Bethany, we'll never forget you.

From the bottom of my heart all the way up to yours in heaven,

Ariel

Bethany-

I am so so sorry that you had to be taken away like you did. I am so sorry that your babies had to be too. I am hoping and praying that the rest of your family makes it through this ok. I will miss seeing updated pics of you and your beautiful family, especially little Vadie and her deep dimples!I will always remember your belly pics because they were always in your bedroom....and I remember how good you looked after having all the kids. You were a great woman and I will miss you terribly. Please RIP and watch out for all of us....we know that you are still with us in spirit. I love you girl.


Jessica

Bethany--

I never really got the chance to talk to you much other than the occasional response, but I am so sorry I can't even stand it right now. You and all of your kids were taken away before your time, and it's not right. I don't even know what else to say other than you will be missed and remembered forever.

Amy

Ok, I never spoke to Bethany before (I don't recall if I have) but I'd just like to say a couple of things.

Whether they're a family member, close friend, or complete stranger, I always think of others. NOBODY deserves to go through this kind of devastation, and Bethany certainly did not. She and her children will always be perfect angels, and Gaga Angels, at that! I remember seeing her posts and laughing at her jokes and everything..I feel like we're back in school and she was a girl in my class that I knew OF, but never had the opportunity to speak to. I'm sure she is just as humorous as I am..They way her jokes were (the racists stuff) are exactlyhow my friends and I joke..! May she and her BEAUTIFUL family rest in peace!! I love you guys..and please be safe this New Years...

Bethany~
You were an awesome mother, friend, and from the sounds of it, wife too. No one could ever deny that. You will be missed dearly as well as your girls. I hope that you know that you will always be in our hearts.

You were always so fun to talk to, and could bring light to any situation.

I'll pray every night that the Lord keep Dan and your other children safe in his care, that he continutes to watch over them and get them through this tough time.

Thank you for being there.

Maegan.

Bethany,

I'll always love you for giving helpful advice to me when I needed it.
You were a joy to many of us on BG and we thank you everyday for being a special gift in our lives.
I pray that you'll watch over all of us and protect us from harm.
We love you, we miss you.
Forever and always,
Tracie

Bethany,
You and I had more in common than most people I've met in my life. We're both laid back hippy mamas! We both have no tolerence for stupidity,we both have an insane amount of children, we both LOVEhaving an insane amount of children....There are no words for how muchI will miss you. You were the one I turned to when I needed advice. Even though we had very different views on a lot of subjects, it never mattered when it came to our friendship. You were a truly exceptional person. It makes me so sad to know I'll never chat with you again at 2am when we can't sleep....and our kids will never be able to meet and play together. You were like a big sister to me in a lot of ways. I was so proud when you chose Zora(a name I gave you) as Vadie's middle name! It made me feel so special. My life will never be the same. At least I was lucky enoughto know you for a while. You and your beautiful girls will be missed. I love you all.

Bethany,

I love you more than you will ever know and my heart is breaking for you and your family. Vadie and Parker were born two days apart and we already decided they were gonna make beautiful babies together. I remember when I was having trouble breastfeeding you offered to call me so we could fix it together. I politely declined but asked for a rain check, I never knew I wouldn't get the chance to talk to you on the phone again. Remember the recipes you sent me? I still haven't made any of them but I had planned on it, really. Now, they mean more than ever. I love you Bethany and I'm so sorry.

Jenna

Bethany,

You're truly one of my favorite people. Despite the fact that we couldn't see eye to eye on pretty much anything, I know we had the utmost respect for each other. I loved listening to your views on important issues, because they always made me see a side I hadn't seen before.

I'm so sorry that your story has ended so soon. I'm sorry that this senseless tragedy took not only you but four of your beautiful children. I wish the best for your husband and children who are still with us. You'll be in my thoughts, and you'll always have my love.

Karylee.

Bethany,
I read alot of your post and I think i may have responded to a few. You were a really nice person. I pray for you and your family. May you and your children rest in peace. When i see a star shine outside i will think about you and your little girls up there looking down at all of us. To me this site is like a family,everyone gives input whether it is good or bad and it hurts to lose a family member.(i lost my aunt to alcoholism) I will be thinking about you and your little girls and hope that your husband and two kids make a good,fast recovery and that the drunkin bastard gets what he deserves.
God Bless
Stephanie

Bethany and her family
I didn't talk to you much but you were an amazing lady and you were so loved by many on BG. I'm so terribly sorry that it was seen fit for you to leave this earth so early but everything happens for a reason. Now your an angel, looking after us all. Rest in Peace Bethany and her family.

Bethany,
I always had so much respect for you, we could go back and fourth on so many issues and still love eachother. That says so much. I knew I could always come to you for anything. You always gave the best advice, and you kept it real. That's why we all loved you. I remember you telling me what I needed to do to bf successfully, and you were the reason she latched on for the first time! I remember when you texted me telling me you had Vadie, she was so beautiful. You and your angels are in heaven now. But down here, we are still missing you like crazy.

Natasha

Bethany,

I am so sad right now. I read your threads and look at your Myspace. What a wonderfull mother, and person. Why is it that we had to come to know eachother because of this? I wish deeply that I had had the chance. Everyone has said how wonxerfull you were, and I can see it in your posts. You haved helped so many on Baby Gaga, and now it is our time to repay that. RIP Bethany, Vadi, Jordan, Haley, and Lacey. We will pray that in the end, you feel nothing but Peace.

Thank you ladies, I will post them tonight, after I've gotten cuite a few to do a bunch at once, the layout is almost done

Bethany,
I still am in shock that this could happen to such a wonderful person and beautiful family. Though I didn't know you in real life and hardly knew you on Baby-Gaga,I will forever miss you. I'll miss your pictures of your beautiful little Vadie-Bug and your awesome sense of humor. I always enjoyed watching you and the other ladies go back and forth having fun with the morons in TDC.

May you and your beautiful children RIP.

RIP
Bethany Griffin
Jordan Griffin
Lacie Burkman
Vadi Griffin