scatty

I had a car accident today. It was totally my fault, and I can't believe I was so stupid. I've been driving for over 20 years and I know better. I'm not a bad driver, but today I was. I had my son in the car with me, he asked for something in my bag, I took my eyes off the road, drifted across and hit another car at 80 km/hr. It was so close to a head on. I've only just got over the shock and stopped blubbering on my boyfriend. I could have killed my boy. I could have killed the poor woman I hit. Thankfully she doesn't have a scratch. Zach as a graze on his leg from the airbag, my arm is bruised from my airbag and the glass from my drivers side window exploding. My car is screwed. I'm raving a bit, think a bit of shock still. I'm just so grateful. We are all ok. Please don't get complacent behind the wheel like I did people. Please don't take anything for granted. I've just had a huge wake-up call. Life is so precious....

aquarist48

Hello Scatty. I'm glad to hear that you and your son are ok. I know what it's like to have a car accident and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I'll be keeping you and your son in my thoughts today.
Best wishes.
Ken

Beth1965

OH Scatty, Im so sorry. I am surprise that you can even type.
All I can say is Thankfully you and the other driver and your son are in one piece. Try to take it easy for a few days

Lucy

Oh scatty, how scary. I'm glad to hear everyone is ok.

Shawnie

wow..im glad everyones ok!!!!!!! other than your sanity...goodluck and my thoughts are with you all

bolivianbaby

You poor thing! I'm glad everyone is okay

mosin360

Glad to hear your ok and I'm sorry ahead of time to what your and their insurance will do.

I've been in a few accidents myself but all caused by the other person. Been rear ended during freezing rain and t-boned getting off the interstate from a lady who lost control trying to cut off another driver, now that was fun. Thou, it did get me a new car.

harpua2002

Wow... sounds like a nasty accident! I'm glad you and your son are ok!

Red1313

<hugs>

Borisbbadd

Sorry to hear about your accident, I'm glad everyone is ok..........

MissMTS

That must have been horrible! I am so glad that everyone is okay

scatty

Thanks so much for your thoughts and kind words guys. I feel a little better today although never having had an accident before it really has freaked me out a bit. I'm still just so grateful, it was so close to being so much worse. The words of support from each and every one of you have really meant so much, so again, thank you.

aquarist48

Good morning Dru. Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better today. It took me a while to get over my first car accident even though I wasn't harmed. Rest when you can and give yourself some time to get over it mentally. Hopefully you'll never have to go through such an ordeal again.
Have a great weekend!
Ken

scatty

Thanks Ken. Now the tricky bit starts. Looks like my car might be written off, but thats only the opinion of the smash repair guy. It's being assessed by the insurer on wed. Til then I have my mums car as she's away, then I have to figure out a way of getting around, to and from work etc. Living in a small country town there's no public transport, but I'm sure we'll manage. The people who own the other car are in the same situation, and their car has already been written off. My poor boy has karate grading on saturday with 2 training sessions before then, and a very sore leg. Not to mention we're having a heatwave....hope he doesn't have to grade in 40 degree heat (Thats over 100 to you guys I think) Poor kid....
Anyway, still focusing on gratitude. Trying not to relive the whole thing. You guys are great....