Yup. That's my car. I was minding my own business, driving down the road toward the gas station, with only the thought of filling up the tank, when a 16 year old kid broad sided me. Kapow. Out of the blue, and my car is spinning out of control, ending up going in the opposite direction of where I was heading.. That door that got smashed in is right where my little grand daughter sits in her car seat when she is with me. Thank God she wasn't with me on this ride.
Car is a mess, and so is my back. Maybe we should raise the driving age to 18? Not sure how all this will play out, but hopeful that there will be no permanent damage. A year of massages could help…
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Oh my gosh…how horrible! Glad your granddaughter wasn’t with you….that would be scary. Hope you don’t have after problems…
Oh my gosh…how horrible! Glad your granddaughter wasn’t with you….that would be scary. Hope you don’t have after problems…
So sorry. That must have been terrifying. Now you need to take care of yourself and rest.
Sue
So sorry. That must have been terrifying. Now you need to take care of yourself and rest.
Sue
That’s scary!! So glad E. wasn’t with you and hope you will feel better quickly, hopefully just soreness and no permanent problem.
Gloria
That’s scary!! So glad E. wasn’t with you and hope you will feel better quickly, hopefully just soreness and no permanent problem.
Gloria
Make sure you get everything checked out, and continue to get checked out if needed. And I declare an end to these kinds of events in your life! Enough!
Make sure you get everything checked out, and continue to get checked out if needed. And I declare an end to these kinds of events in your life! Enough!
Oh how horrible. I hope you feel better soon! Please remember you will most likely need a new car seat. I’ve heard once it’s been through an accident you should get a new one especially since the damage was on that side.
Oh how horrible. I hope you feel better soon! Please remember you will most likely need a new car seat. I’ve heard once it’s been through an accident you should get a new one especially since the damage was on that side.
So glad you weren’t injured and that Eva was not in the car with you. I think 16 is just too young to drive – most kids that age do not have the maturity to handle driving – they may know how to but think they are invincible and that they know it all.
Take care of your back and be sure to go see a doctor if it doesn’t improve in a few days.
So glad you weren’t injured and that Eva was not in the car with you. I think 16 is just too young to drive – most kids that age do not have the maturity to handle driving – they may know how to but think they are invincible and that they know it all.
Take care of your back and be sure to go see a doctor if it doesn’t improve in a few days.
Nicole, I’m so sorry about your accident, but so glad your sweet grand daughter wasn’t in that back seat. I’m thinking you can barely move this morning as we have been through a similar accident and I was feeling muscles and ligaments I’d never felt before just a few hours after the accident. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers for pain relief and quick healing. Also praying the other driver was appropriately insured. It doesn’t help the inconvenience and pain, but it does relieve some of the worry that comes with these accidents. Sending you very gentle hugs and many prayers…
***Please try to get the rest you need. I know it’s easier said than done when you have so much on your plate, but do try.
Oh, by the way, I have always thought 16 was too young to drive and here in Utah, about 10 years ago, in their infinite wisdom, they changed the driving age. Our teenagers (“children”) are now able to obtain a learners permit at just 15 and the parents are expected to teach them to drive. Also, if they pass their test, they can get a license at 15. INHO…it is incredibly foolish to allow them a license at such a tender age.
Nicole, I’m so sorry about your accident, but so glad your sweet grand daughter wasn’t in that back seat. I’m thinking you can barely move this morning as we have been through a similar accident and I was feeling muscles and ligaments I’d never felt before just a few hours after the accident. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers for pain relief and quick healing. Also praying the other driver was appropriately insured. It doesn’t help the inconvenience and pain, but it does relieve some of the worry that comes with these accidents. Sending you very gentle hugs and many prayers…
***Please try to get the rest you need. I know it’s easier said than done when you have so much on your plate, but do try.
Oh, by the way, I have always thought 16 was too young to drive and here in Utah, about 10 years ago, in their infinite wisdom, they changed the driving age. Our teenagers (“children”) are now able to obtain a learners permit at just 15 and the parents are expected to teach them to drive. Also, if they pass their test, they can get a license at 15. INHO…it is incredibly foolish to allow them a license at such a tender age.
SO sorry – I can relate to how you feel right now. It seems like a black cloud has been following me around since January 4, 2012 – just one thing right after another. All I do now is smile and pray – “it has got to go up from here”. Know that others are praying for you also.
SO sorry – I can relate to how you feel right now. It seems like a black cloud has been following me around since January 4, 2012 – just one thing right after another. All I do now is smile and pray – “it has got to go up from here”. Know that others are praying for you also.
Oh NO!!! What a bummer for the both of you – the 16 year old, too. I am so very grateful the accident wasn’t any worse and that Miss E wasn’t in the car. You can expect to feel banged up for a few days from the tension and adrenalin release that happens automatically and aspirin or a non-aspirin will help. If you have real pain that worsens, see you doctor as you might need treatment or muscle relaxer meds.
This happened to me, too, when I was in my mid-20s. A kid came over an interstate bridge like Rat Patrol (okay, showing my age!) and broadsided my little Vega sending me spinning but his car tumbled down a small hill. Scary. That kid and I were both okay, but my little Vega wasn’t so lucky.
Thanks be to God that it’s all fixable.
Big hugs!
Oh NO!!! What a bummer for the both of you – the 16 year old, too. I am so very grateful the accident wasn’t any worse and that Miss E wasn’t in the car. You can expect to feel banged up for a few days from the tension and adrenalin release that happens automatically and aspirin or a non-aspirin will help. If you have real pain that worsens, see you doctor as you might need treatment or muscle relaxer meds.
This happened to me, too, when I was in my mid-20s. A kid came over an interstate bridge like Rat Patrol (okay, showing my age!) and broadsided my little Vega sending me spinning but his car tumbled down a small hill. Scary. That kid and I were both okay, but my little Vega wasn’t so lucky.
Thanks be to God that it’s all fixable.
Big hugs!
Take care and get better.
Take care and get better.
That is just awful!! Back pain is the worse! I am hoping you have a speedy recovery! Take care!
P
That is just awful!! Back pain is the worse! I am hoping you have a speedy recovery! Take care!
P
How awful for you! But thank goodness little E. wasn’t with you and that no one was seriously hurt. I hope your back gets feeling better (I hear that chocolate is marvelous for aches and pains!)
How awful for you! But thank goodness little E. wasn’t with you and that no one was seriously hurt. I hope your back gets feeling better (I hear that chocolate is marvelous for aches and pains!)
Oh, DRAT!!! I’m so sorry this happened to you.
Oh, DRAT!!! I’m so sorry this happened to you.
Ouch, Nicole. That’s gonna “put a dent” in things, but it will be short-lived. So thankful the little one was not on board. Rest up, treat that sore back with some peace-ing. You deserve it.
Ouch, Nicole. That’s gonna “put a dent” in things, but it will be short-lived. So thankful the little one was not on board. Rest up, treat that sore back with some peace-ing. You deserve it.
Just when you least expect it, right? I’m so sorry this happened to you! If you can look on the bright side–hard to do right now–E & Grandpa weren’t in the car which is a blessing!
Wishing you a quick recovery & that this is the end of the many annoyances you’ve had recently!
Just when you least expect it, right? I’m so sorry this happened to you! If you can look on the bright side–hard to do right now–E & Grandpa weren’t in the car which is a blessing!
Wishing you a quick recovery & that this is the end of the many annoyances you’ve had recently!
Oh no! So sorry to hear about this, but thank God Miss E. and grandpa weren’t with you in the car! Like everyone else has said, try to get some rest/massages/heating pads/ibuprofen or whatever it takes to take care of yourself properly. Hopefully it will all work out, and insurance will fix your car in a timely manner. (Kid’s insurance, that is!)
Oh no! So sorry to hear about this, but thank God Miss E. and grandpa weren’t with you in the car! Like everyone else has said, try to get some rest/massages/heating pads/ibuprofen or whatever it takes to take care of yourself properly. Hopefully it will all work out, and insurance will fix your car in a timely manner. (Kid’s insurance, that is!)
Your accident sounded just like one my daughter had a few years ago. Like everyone has said, get yourself checked out completely. Also, make sure you are getting the right kind of follow-up for whiplash and back strain. So sorry and I agree, 18 – 25 for new drivers. 😉
Your accident sounded just like one my daughter had a few years ago. Like everyone has said, get yourself checked out completely. Also, make sure you are getting the right kind of follow-up for whiplash and back strain. So sorry and I agree, 18 – 25 for new drivers. 😉
Oh No ! SO glad you are ok and that your grand daughter & Grandpa were not in the car with you ! I would go to the Dr to get checked out just to be safe . You never know
Oh No ! SO glad you are ok and that your grand daughter & Grandpa were not in the car with you ! I would go to the Dr to get checked out just to be safe . You never know
Oh. Phooey. Accidents are terrible. I’m glad it’s not worse and I hope you feel okay after the unexpected spin your car (and body) took.
My kids are that age and are NOT driving solo. They are still practicing!
Oh. Phooey. Accidents are terrible. I’m glad it’s not worse and I hope you feel okay after the unexpected spin your car (and body) took.
My kids are that age and are NOT driving solo. They are still practicing!
I am so sorry. I hope you feel better soon. That is so scary about the car seat. My number one rule is not to have anything happen when those kids are with me.
Take care,
mary
I am so sorry. I hope you feel better soon. That is so scary about the car seat. My number one rule is not to have anything happen when those kids are with me.
Take care,
mary
How horrible! Hope the 16 yr old gets the book thrown at him! Thank goodness your granddaughter wasn’t with you, small blessing. Definitely get a few massages, you deserve them! You should probably get checked out by a doctor too if you haven’t already, things seem to pop up after accidents that take forever to heal. Sending happy thoughts it’s nothing serious.
How horrible! Hope the 16 yr old gets the book thrown at him! Thank goodness your granddaughter wasn’t with you, small blessing. Definitely get a few massages, you deserve them! You should probably get checked out by a doctor too if you haven’t already, things seem to pop up after accidents that take forever to heal. Sending happy thoughts it’s nothing serious.
What a pain – in more ways than one apparently! Hopefully you are just muscle sore from the impact. I hope the teenager is ok as well, perhaps just a bit of spilt pop on his face from the airbag – or was he texting? Hmmmm… Get your Aleve going and let quilting take your mind off this new worry!
What a pain – in more ways than one apparently! Hopefully you are just muscle sore from the impact. I hope the teenager is ok as well, perhaps just a bit of spilt pop on his face from the airbag – or was he texting? Hmmmm… Get your Aleve going and let quilting take your mind off this new worry!
so so sorry!!! massage will help immensely! what just happened to you is why car seats should be in the middle of the back seat. 🙁
so so sorry! hope you’re feeling better soon.
so so sorry!!! massage will help immensely! what just happened to you is why car seats should be in the middle of the back seat. 🙁
so so sorry! hope you’re feeling better soon.
So sorry to hear Nicole. Take all the advice offered here and more! Best wishes for your recovery.
So sorry to hear Nicole. Take all the advice offered here and more! Best wishes for your recovery.
I’m so sorry for this big bump in your road. So glad you were on your own in the car. Hope that all your aches and pains are nothing serious and that you’re feeling much better soon.
I’m so sorry for this big bump in your road. So glad you were on your own in the car. Hope that all your aches and pains are nothing serious and that you’re feeling much better soon.
I’m so sorry this happened to you but am so grateful that the baby wasn’t with you at the time. I know that it might not seem like it, but God was watching out for you all. Take care and rest.
I’m so sorry this happened to you but am so grateful that the baby wasn’t with you at the time. I know that it might not seem like it, but God was watching out for you all. Take care and rest.
Oh ouch! Your poor back and your poor car! Epsome salts baths to start… massage etc.
We have the same problem in my town but the worst are the seniors. I was in a hit and run… and I went after the lady. She ended up having her license taken away. It was sad but it was time. She had had several accidents in a short amount of time (she was 82)but it was also a good decision for her safety.
Oh ouch! Your poor back and your poor car! Epsome salts baths to start… massage etc.
We have the same problem in my town but the worst are the seniors. I was in a hit and run… and I went after the lady. She ended up having her license taken away. It was sad but it was time. She had had several accidents in a short amount of time (she was 82)but it was also a good decision for her safety.
Ouch! Glad your Granddaughter was not with you. Cars can be fixed or replaced!
Ouch! Glad your Granddaughter was not with you. Cars can be fixed or replaced!
Oh my goodness…. please take care! So sorry that happened to you! May I recommend yoga? Don’t do it too soon, but start when you can. It can be like your own physical therapy, and it could help you be able to sit for long periods when you’re ready to sew 😉
Oh my goodness…. please take care! So sorry that happened to you! May I recommend yoga? Don’t do it too soon, but start when you can. It can be like your own physical therapy, and it could help you be able to sit for long periods when you’re ready to sew 😉
Oh, no!!!! Glad you are (relatively) ok! Sorry that happened to you. I hope you feel better soon.
Oh, no!!!! Glad you are (relatively) ok! Sorry that happened to you. I hope you feel better soon.
Ouch!
Hugs for quick resolution to both bodies!
Ouch!
Hugs for quick resolution to both bodies!
Geez….what luck right? So glad that you are just sore and nothing terribly major! The poor kid…I can imagine how he must feel as well having hit you.
Honestly don’t believe age of driver matters as I see ADULTS texting all the time AND go around me to make a RED light as I brake to stop for that same light!
Hope you aren’t so stiff that you can stitch!
Geez….what luck right? So glad that you are just sore and nothing terribly major! The poor kid…I can imagine how he must feel as well having hit you.
Honestly don’t believe age of driver matters as I see ADULTS texting all the time AND go around me to make a RED light as I brake to stop for that same light!
Hope you aren’t so stiff that you can stitch!
Ohh no, Nicole!!!
Thank goodness your grand daughter wasn’t in the car with you.
Take good care of yourself.
Ohh no, Nicole!!!
Thank goodness your grand daughter wasn’t in the car with you.
Take good care of yourself.
I am so sorry! My sons were just rear ended in September, totaled the car! They both got whiplash but one son has major issues. (the person was talking on the phone) It has been a nightmare! Goodluck!!!!
On another note getting ready to start my second Baltimore quilt!!!!!
I am so sorry! My sons were just rear ended in September, totaled the car! They both got whiplash but one son has major issues. (the person was talking on the phone) It has been a nightmare! Goodluck!!!!
On another note getting ready to start my second Baltimore quilt!!!!!
Oh no!! So sorry you got hit~ take all the time you need to make sure you heal properly. Gentle (hugs)!
Oh no!! So sorry you got hit~ take all the time you need to make sure you heal properly. Gentle (hugs)!
Thankful that it wasn’t worse and very grateful your granddaughter wasn’t with you at the time.
Thankful that it wasn’t worse and very grateful your granddaughter wasn’t with you at the time.
Sorry to hear about your car accident but I’m so glad your granddaughter wasn’t in the car! Good luck getting everything fixed and hopefully your back will be ok.
Sorry to hear about your car accident but I’m so glad your granddaughter wasn’t in the car! Good luck getting everything fixed and hopefully your back will be ok.
Oy vey! I’m glad you’re okay, your sore back and scattered nerves notwithstanding. And as everyone else has written, it’s a blessing that Eva wasn’t in the car because even a little tap is a scary thing when it happens like this.
As others have written, definitely get it all checked out because that little tap can definitely throw the frame permanently out of whack.
Take good care – really!
Oy vey! I’m glad you’re okay, your sore back and scattered nerves notwithstanding. And as everyone else has written, it’s a blessing that Eva wasn’t in the car because even a little tap is a scary thing when it happens like this.
As others have written, definitely get it all checked out because that little tap can definitely throw the frame permanently out of whack.
Take good care – really!
So sorry to hear about your accident, Nicole, and so thankful Eva wasn’t with you. That had to be scary. Hope you feel fine and don’t have any lasting problems!
So sorry to hear about your accident, Nicole, and so thankful Eva wasn’t with you. That had to be scary. Hope you feel fine and don’t have any lasting problems!
So sorry about the accident. Thank goodness your grand daughter wasn’t in the car. Feel better!
So sorry about the accident. Thank goodness your grand daughter wasn’t in the car. Feel better!
Yikes! Glad you are ok. Hope you feel better soon.
Yikes! Glad you are ok. Hope you feel better soon.
I was rear-ended over a year ago by a 34 year old that was too busy on her phone to realize that I was completely stopped in front of her.
I hope that you are feeling better soon. . . .and that you have no permanent problems because of the accident.
It is definitely a good thing that your granddaughter was not with you.
I was rear-ended over a year ago by a 34 year old that was too busy on her phone to realize that I was completely stopped in front of her.
I hope that you are feeling better soon. . . .and that you have no permanent problems because of the accident.
It is definitely a good thing that your granddaughter was not with you.