To get from the girls daycare to El Pueblo is a straight shot down one not-to-busy road. So off we went and we were trucking along as normal, until we got almost to the restaurant. We were happily driving along and then there was a blue truck in the middle the road and CRASH...BANG...we hit him.
I want you to know I've had wrecks before. My parents tend to think I have a bullseye painted somewhere on me or my car to bring them on. This one was by far the most nerve wracking for me. Why? Because I had two sweeties in my backseat. My first thought was "OH MY GOSH I just had a wreck and the girls are in the car! OH MY GOSH are they ok?!" So I checked on them. Ally was in her seat laughing...yes...laughing. I guess a little bump is funny. Rissa wasn't too sure what to think and as long as she could see me she was fine. My poor car....well...see for yourself.
So here's the 'juicy' part. The wreck happened in front of an establishment called The Towne Pub. Only I would have a wreck in front of a bar with an European name...in Denison, Tx (the last city before Oklahoma). Anyway, the guy turned left across 2 lanes of traffic in front of a bar. The impact broke the drive shaft of his (REALLY OLD) truck. Once he and his friend/passenger/the other guy got the truck to stop rolling, the driver walked away. Yes, you read that right...He WALKED away. Pulled up his hood on his jacket and left. In broad daylight. Well...in the fading daylight...but you get the idea. He had insurance and a valid license so everyones guess? Drunk.
He then hid from the cops for 2 days to 'sober up' so he couldn't get arrested for being drunk. Instead he got ticketed for leaving, and for something else, and they won't tell him where his car is. Works for me.
After many annoyances with his insurance, it was FINALLY decided that he was at fault. (you think?!) And then they totaled the Fusion. Sad day.
However, we had already decided to get a used SUV for me. With the payout though, we were able to get Alan a used SUV too!
Introducing:
Leanne's 2011 Ford Escape.
and Alan's 2003 Ford Explorer
We are seriously giddy with our new cars. Ok, maybe I'm giddy and Alan's pleased. But we love them!
(There Dad -- I blogged about the wreck! :))
I am so happy about how this whole thing worked out. A true testament to God works all things together for the good of His glory!
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