A most unfortunate accident occurred this week.
Fortunately, her classes are finished for the year. With only three exams left, she can borrow our car.
In time, she can plan for next year.
The car has been so important for her this year, so it is quite a loss, practically and emotionally. Living outside of a city almost necessitates having a car, but there are cars in the family, and I am here to give her rides to work, when necessary, as I do with Jonathan.
She said yesterday when I dropped her off that she felt like she was about to have to chop vegetables all, for that was her first job. I would pick her up at about 6 on a Sunday morning to take her to her job in the salad bar at the grocery store.
I sent her this quote this morning after reading it in another blog. Maybe it will help her from being too distraught, but it is quite a loss for the poor kid.
at the time. 
She feels a loss of independence. I'm sorry for her. I take it that Jonathan is ok?
ReplyDeleteYes, I should have said. He's fine physically but I am sure somewhat bruised emotionally.
DeleteFortunately, I have never been in a similar situation as I have always been able to drive away from the scene. But I have understood the loss of independence of not having a vehicle and needing one. Fortunately they have family nearby to help them through this period of transition.
ReplyDeleteThis will be hard on both the kids. it is good that he is alright as the car looks like it was a big collision.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's tough. Life can be such a pain in the keester sometimes. Glad Jonathan wasn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteOh NO! I'm so sorry, it's a huge inconvenience. I am glad everyone is OK - that's more important than the hunk of metal.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh. Looks bad so I'm glad everyone is so OK.
ReplyDeleteThe musician Mike Posner, sings something similar: "Beginnings always hide themselves in ends. Keep going." In this case your compassion is keeping them going.
ReplyDeleteI am glad everyone is OK .
ReplyDeleteIt's hard on kids when they get into their first accident and realize the frustrating consequences. Thank goodness it wasn't worse!
ReplyDeleteFrom how you wrote this, I am presuming everyone is safe and healthy following the unfortunate accident. Of that, we can be thankful.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell from the vehicle because of the missing hood, but what year is the Kia? Hopefully, perhaps, the insurance coverage was such that a replacement will not be exorbitantly costly. I am not sure if there are gradations in coverage in Canada….. unfortunately in the US there is what is called “PLPD” coverage which is the minimum…. that is what a whole helluva lot of folks get…. and that level of coverage only pays out $400 no matter the inherent, prior to the accident, value of the vehicle. A lot of folks here gamble with PLPD….. and in an accident…… lose their shirts.
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Oh, dear! The poor kids, parents and grandparents. Accidents are very frightening for everyone! (as well as inconvenient) The first three years my younger daughter drove, she had an accident every year--culminating in totaling our Ford Ranger pick up. :(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this happened. 😢
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about this. Hoping he's OK. This is hard for a young driver to have to go through. Glad you are there to help support them!
ReplyDeleteI've only had one accident which totalled my car like this one. But a young man (son of acquaintances) was in one once, and it killed his sister, who was beloved by a lot of us. He has to live with such a guilt now as he continues his life. He moved away from our community completely. I keep saving a bit here and there for emergencies, but when I had to purchase a second car after the accident, it really sucked the savings dry. At least people with jobs and or property can get loans usually.
ReplyDeleteLike all above me, I hope all involve is safe.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! At least no one was hurt and you are able to provide rides.
ReplyDeleteOuch! So good nobody is hurt physicially. It's rough to lose that independence. At 16, a speedy young driver severely T-boned my son's "new to him" car, when it was parked and he wasn't in it. Axle off; Totalled it, and his Dad helped with a new one. Two days later, he had to put his dog to sleep. Not a good week. My neighbor's daughter just limped home with a "new to her" Jeep that got T-boned lightly on the driver's side. I've heard of folks getting good used car deals from rental agencies who sell their cars over 30,000 miles, like Enterprise. Depending on our Chief Jerk, the U.S. might have some military tanks for sale soon. Glad your astronaut made it back. That was the weirdest delay to get them out of the capsule. He could have swum to Canada in that time! Hang in there, Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThose were some accidents/experiences. I saw the splashdown (not in real time) but not the aftermath.
DeleteIt’s a real loss, but with your support and her resilience, this will likely become just a temporary setback rather than a defining hardship.
ReplyDeleteOh no, so glad no one was hurt. We have been here in the past. Hope things sort themselves out quickly.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Glad no one is hurt. It will sort itself out though. Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.
ReplyDeleteThat was a nasty accident. I'm glad no-one was hurt, though clearly shaken.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! Something like this can be a real 'downer'. I hope her exams go well and that her brother is okay. If only the car is broken, you have time to regroup. Sending good vibes. We were lucky that when the teens were needing transport, we avoided accidents, but with the roads the way they have been for the last while, luck runs out.
ReplyDeleteYowch! I'm so sorry for Jonathan and Danica. That's painful and inconvenient. I do remember when our daughter actually dozed at the wheel on the way to the university and flipped the car into the cornfield.
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