Daughter-car accident

Thanks Debbie     That sure is a popular name on this board....lol. Anyhow, I can totally relate. I have an easy one and the more difficult one. My son is normally the easy one but then he i****ting puberty....lol. We shall see. It is a difficult task but you are right when we say they have to be who they are and make their way in the world. They have to learn from their mistakes and you are right that it is better to learn it now than later when the stakes are much higher. I am very greatful since I know the outcome could have been tragic. I teach high school and have seen many a kid die unfortunately. It scares me to think of that. we will make it through. Parenting is the toughest job we'll ever love as well. Thanks again for the words of wisdom. Lisa

Hey.... I also used to teach high school! Deb

Honey you can cry as much as you want!  This is a safe place to do that because we will love you through the process and walk with you until you are ready to walk on your own.  Sometimes we just need a little company and to know that we are not alone.  There is nothing that we cannot get through together.  I agree with Karen--the money will come.  Just ask God to help you and you will be fine. I am so very grateful that both your son and daughter (AND YOU!) are all right.  It's one of those family things and together you will get through it  I am also grateful that I survived my own son's teens!  I'm grateful HE survived them too! Love you, Lisa!

Suzanne:      Thanks for letting me vent and for being there. It is nice to have your support. It is nice that we can share in the triumps as well as the not so great times as well. You are right that He will provide. I always manage to make it and money comes from places I least expect. You are right that we will get through this together. All will be OK.

Lisa

((((((((((((((((((((((((Lisa)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Praying for you and your family as you work through everything...

Lisa, I am so thankful she's okay.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Ellen

Lisa -

Thank God that your daughter is okay! The car is just "stuff" and it will be replaced. I imagine that she did learn something from this. Keep an eye on her. If she's hurt her back or neck, it's likely to get worse before it gets better. I'm sorry that you had such a hard day.

Please feel free to give me a call. If you want to call and have lost my number, just PM me and I'll send it to you.

While you will have an increase in your insurance for 3 yrs, I would have your daughter pay the increase. It should be manageable, even if she just babysits. It's part of that learning thing. I wouldn't give her a hard time, but I would explain that she is responsible for the increase ... whether or not it was an accident and that she needs to pay for it. It's all a part of growing up and being able to drive.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Again, feel free to call if you would like. I have an available shoulder ... lol.

Love you bunches,

Barb

Lisa, words cant describe how sorry I am that you had to go through this today.  Yes, when it rains, it pours.  She must have had a dozen angels riding with her this morning. Having a teenage driver is so scary, I know my son, who is 21, drives when he should not be, but he's on his own and won't listen to Mom. As for your son, on top of the suspension he's getting, I bet the guilt he feels for adding to the stress you already have, will make him think before he acts up again.  Middle school is no fun!  I'm doing 5 write-ups on one load alone tonight, lol.  Not to ramble, but just want to let you know we love you, and being the "sisters" that we all are here, we feel your pain and totally understand the need to vent!  Will keep you in my prayers........relax tonight (if possible), you deserve it Mom! Nancy

I have to add, let's be thankful your beautiful daughter is alright.  I'm so glad you were able to rescue her.  Atleast you got her from the side of the road.  I'm sure she was scared to death.  I'm greatful to never have had an accident and I used to drive in icy NY winters.  However, now we've had near misses and I thank my angels all the time.  Ofcourse, like the other ladies said, it's just money.  Times are tight for all of us b ut we will grow. The issue is, we cannot turn to twinkies to comfort our fears, or ben and jerry to sooth our aches and pains.  I turn to my mom above too.  It's hard but that's what she's there for. Please keep coming here because we need each othere and to draw on our strengths.  I'm glad yoru daughter is alright.

Thank God she's ok and didn't injury herself very badly or anyone else loved one for that matter.  Thank God for angels that are encamped around about us and our loved ones that we entrust and leave in His care at all times. I will send a prayer up for you and your family and pray that the ex-hubby can be a little understanding at this time, no matter what your daughter safety comes first and foremost... Praying for you and your family.. wishing the best out of a sad situation.. Prayer does change things and will turn this around.. This could have been the wake-up call they needed.. Love life and live every day the best you can... Blessings to you and yours.. and I'm sorry for the lost of your mother and father..