Car Wreck

Well, they say everyone will have at least one wreck in their life.... so I guess mine is out of the way! CE V here in Monticello is going great. I really can't believe I am already finishing up my 4th week here! I have learned a ton already and learn more each day.

Also this week I went for an interview at Firststep-hamburg. I really enjoyed the setting and meeting all the sweet people there. It is my ideal setting-pediatrics! I look forward to hearing more about this soon! I will update asap!

Now.....for the bad news. Last friday as I was hurrying out to run errands on my lunch break, I was headed north on hwy 425. When going through the stoplight at Ray's I realized (too late) that on oncoming car was getting in the turning lane and never letting up.... Needless to say, despite my best efforts to brake, we collided and the rest is history. It all felt like a bad dream. I don't remember hearing loud noises or the sound of crashing... It was just a slow motion daydream. Upon coming to a stop I tried to put my car in park but it wouldn't go. People looking on were asking me if I was okay and I answered yes after making sure all my major joints were working. I was very shaken and lost as for what to do next. I got out of the car and a witness came to check on me. In what seemed like seconds, police, ambulance, and wreckers were all on the scene and my car was being carried off before I knew it. Thankfully Mrs. Kathy Lyon (fiance's mom) was quickly on the scene and I was able to put my things into her car. After signing paperwork and writing a statement for the police, we were quickly moved from the scene.

Mrs. Kathy rode me around and took me to lunch at a small cafe downtown. My mom arrived not long after we had ordered lunch. Most of lunch I was on the phone with the insurance company filing a claim and answering hundreds of silly questions. After that I rode with my mom to the towing company to clear out the rest of my car. Who knew a clean car could have so much junk in it?! Then I got to take these pictures of my previously healthy, low-mileage, paid-for car. =(

Needless to say, not one of my best days ever. However, I am beyond blessed to come out of it with only minor bruises and scratches. The good Lord in heaven definitely placed his guardian angels around me in that moment. I think we could all use a reminder occasionally of how unpredictable life is, despite our best plan.

Now, nearly a week later, we still haven't heard for sure if my car is totaled. In the meantime I am driving my mom's old camry. Also we are debating buying new vs. used if my car is totaled (looks like it to me) Will update on my next mode (or fixed mode) of transportation when it comes available.