Forgiveness

Forgiveness

   Eric Smallridge was a prisoner who was sentenced to 22 years for driving drunk and crashing into a car with two passengers: 20 year olds Megan and Lisa. Both Megan and Lisa died instantly. When Smallridge was sent to court, the families of Megan and Lisa were happy to see justice made as Smallridge was sent to prison.
   After a couple of years of being imprisoned for what he did. Smallridge's sentence got cut in half. The mother of Megan had forgiven Smallridge and asked the judge to reduce the man's sentence on account that Smallridge felt regret towards what he did.
   Megan's mother forgave him because she said she could have hated him all his life but it would have not made a difference and it would not have made her feel better.
   Now, and while on parole, both Megan's mother and Smallridge go to schools to talk to students the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.
   This single act of forgiveness changed the life of a man and of countless students and served as a lesson to all who listened on how not to drink and drive and to forgive because it is the only thing that will make you feel better.