My Son Had An Car Accident!!

[Janet]

Every mother's nightmare. Ricky calls says.."Mom...I've been in an accident...I'm okay." That was one thing I've always told him...one of the first two sentences, must be how he is...don't make me ask. Bless his heart he remembered. He was pretty shaken up, but wanted to go into work anyway.:thumbup: I'm so proud of how he handled everything.

After he called I raced out to my van and headed out the drive, but couldn't breath. I had to keep reminding myself that he is okay and then I was fine. The accident happened just about 3 miles from home.

He was traveling south and at this 'T' intersection there is very tall grass. The two women stopped, but didn't see him coming and pulled out hitting the side of his car. It will take two doors and misc. body work to get it fixed. Now I'll have to help him fill out all the paperwork involved. He even has to do some of it online. Don't know what people do if they don't have a computer...lol.

Here are some pictures of his car.

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I also wanted to mention that I think part of the reason I went into panic mode even though I knew he was alright was because we found out that a classmate of his (lives just a couple miles from us) shot himself and could not be saved. Such a tragic event for our school community. Would much appreciate a prayer for his family if you wouldn't mind.

[Marilyn]

Janet, so sad this had to happen to Ricky, but sooooo glad it was not any worse!!!!! It's just paint and metal and thank goodness you know a good body shop!!!!;)

So sad to hear about the young man down the road. Was it an accident or intentional? Your family and theirs will be in my prayers.

[katcarasella]

Oh Janet, I'm sp glad Ricky is fine, you must've been worried sick.
I'll keep his classmates family in my prayers.

[Janet]

So sad to hear about the young man down the road. Was it an accident or intentional? Your family and theirs will be in my prayers

It was intentional with a 12 guage shot gun. This young man shot his face off. Sorry so graphic. His neighbor said he was upset that one of his grandparents said that he wouldn't amount to anything because he was a ___________. The blank is his last name. I didn't want to type it here. I pray that isn't true. He was a nice young man, red head, very handsome, at least I thought he was...made decent grades and was in sports. Got into trouble a few times..nothing real serious, but just a good country boy who got bored maybe...lol.

Things like this just frustrate me so. I don't know how a parent would get through something like this. There will be a service at the school gymnasim on Monday that we will be attending. We have a very close community so I'm sure the gym will be packed.

[Emmsmom]

Awww, How sad !! I hope his family will be able to get past all of this.

I am SOOO GLAD that your son is ok.. I know how I would feel so I can imagine you were loosing your mind. I think it is only normal and it means you are a good mom!

[Chandra Amaya]

I'm glad your son is alright. Is he worried about driving again? and I will have to teach my kids to say those two sentences as well.
As far as the boy down the street. I am so sorry for him, his family, his friends, classmates and the community. If what you heard waas true, I have heard the same thing from my grandparents for most of my life. I know how hard it can be and I had suicidal thoughts because of it as well. I hope healing can begin for everyone effected soon. *hugs*

[Tiramisu]

Janet, I'm glad Ricky's ok. Give him extra hugs!

[Mandy]

I understand the panic for sure!! So glad he is ok, and nothing serious happened to Ricky. Give him a big hug!

[teri88]

Oh, I am so glad he was ok! I understand your panic, my son, Kevin totaled his car back in March. Thank God he was ok, but it's very scary, isn't it?

I'm so sorry about his school friend. THAT is every parent's worse nightmare. I can not imagine the pain they are in right now. Prayers going out to them!

[judy]

Thank goodness Ricky is okay. I would have panicked too. It's only a car though, and nobody was hurt. That's the only important thing.

My heart and prayers go out to that young man and his family.

[NicoleMarcelle]

glad ricky is ok Janet!!! i know how you felt, my brother had a pretty bad accident about a month or two ago... he was ok thankfully, but what a night!

sending prayers to your neighbor's family... how tragic :(

[Gina]

Janet I am soooooooo happy that Ricky is fine.. the car can be fixed.. The important thing is that your son is fine... :)

I will keep the family in my prayers if what the neighbor said is true, that is terrible. How can people be so cruel.

Traci a hug for you :hug: . So glad that you rose above their criticism and are here today and you are a beautiful woman and person. Don't you forget that!

[DianaB]

Janet, I'm so glad that your son is alright. The car doesn't look too awful bad and your son will learn a lot about how to handle an accident from this. Hopefully this won't affect his insurance rates.

I'm so sorry about your neighbor. That is so very sad. I'm sure that it will be really hard on the community. I'll be praying.

[2tiredmom]

Janet,
So glad he's ok. I know how you feel. Dustin did the same thing to me but he
blew out 2 tires and bent an axle. That was the year he got his license. It does get better.
Sorry to hear about the other. Was it in the paper? I"m sure it wasn't.

[lynne b]

Janet, I am so glad that Ricky was not hurt, I really think they have been slacking on the mowing of the ditche's and such around here. I am sure some of it is due to the weather but wonder if some of it is due to the gas price's so they are cutting back on mowing. Any way's I am really glad he is ok, he is such a good kid.

[Janet]

Janet,
So glad he's ok. I know how you feel. Dustin did the same thing to me but he
blew out 2 tires and bent an axle. That was the year he got his license. It does get better.
Sorry to hear about the other. Was it in the paper? I"m sure it wasn't.

The obituary was in the paper, but nothing about what had happened.

[Dobie]

So happy to hear that it wasn't serious!

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet, I am so glad Ricky is OK. He seems like such a nice boy. I can't imagine what the other family is going through. It is so sad especially at that age. They have their whole life ahead to change anything they have done and to change other's opinions.
His family will be in my prayers.

[Janet]

Thanks everyone..I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Ricky is so anxious for the insurance adjuster to come on Tuesday so he can get his car fixed. I don't blame him though.

There is a service for the young man who took his life tomorrow at the school. It's going to be a very sad time for everyone attending service, especially his family.

[Tink]

I don't know how I missed this Janet, I'm so sorry for the family of your neighbor. What a horrible thing to have to deal with!

Thank God Ricky is ok! 2 of my kids have been in accidents, so I can relate to how it affects you. It's very scary and is like an electrical shock to the system.

[Janet]

You have that right Tink! As I was pulling out of the drive to get to him (he was approx. 3 miles from home) I couldn't breath and had to remind myself that he said himself, that he was alright.