You know how Dad

Upfront, neither Dad nor the other driver were injured.

You know how Dad said he didn't need the gift from Melanie of the AAA Roadside Assistance? Well he needed it today and both of us were grateful. Thank you! Dad had gone up to Provo to run some errands, find out how to use the Provo Airport and to pick up AnnMarie's youngest two from school because it was early day. Dad was on his way up University Ave headed north when a car turned from the turn lane (going south and turning east) while Dad was traveling in the inside lane. She said that she had been motioned on by someone in a red car and thought the coast was clear. Dad didn't see her speeding around the corner until it was too late. He said there was a lot of traffic on the inside lane and on the roadway, in general, with the traffic backed up at the stop light ahead. This occurred at the crossing of University Ave and 4th--there by the building that has, from time to time, been a VW garage (where we used to take the car to be repaired in the old days), a music store and is now a furniture store. When he struck her car, it spun around in traffic but missed hitting or getting hit by anyone else.

At any rate, our car is totaled. Dad struck her car on the right side at the rear with our car's passenger front side. Both airbags deployed but he was not hurt. Dad did not get a ticket but the pregnant young woman, who was headed to her doctor's office, did. The officer said he was a good driver and had good reaction time because he applied his breaks when he saw her and tried to move our car, as best he could in those crowded conditions. When the airbags deployed they broke the windshield and the dash. It is quite expensive to do that kind of auto repair and our car is old.

Dad had to call AnnMarie and have her get Randy Burnside to go to the school and get the kids and take them home. She then called Shawn and had him go down to the site and help Dad. She also called me.

The towing company, provided by AAA, towed our car all the way to Nephi and let Dad drive here in the cab with him. So now we have a ruined car sitting in our driveway waiting for the insurance adjuster to come and give it a once over.

We didn't get Todd called and we didn't even wish Toren a happy day via the internet.

Gordon wrote: Well, the Lord knew that Leonard would need AAA Roadside Assistance.  Glad he is ok! Love Ya,

Gordon and Roberta

Myrna wrote: He also knew, even though I was planning to go with Leonard, that I would be hurt so he helped something come up so that I would stay home. Tender mercies.


Todd wrote: I guess the purchase of a new car just got a little cheaper. Sorry to hear. Hope dad is alright. 


Kirsten wrote: I'm just going on record to say sorry because it just seems that these baby blessings of mine (usually a girl--you got the white car when coming to visit Emma for the first time in Texas) tend to lead to the need of a new vehicle for the both of you.  Sorry!

Glad dad's doing ok.  How are you getting to the temple and airport?  Does her insurance (or yours) cover a rental?

Love you!
Kirsten


Benders wrote: Dear Friends,

Russ said Leonard was in a pretty bad accident.  It totalled your car.
We were thankful Leonard did not get hurt.  That must have been
a miracle--tender mercy of the Lord.

Also, we were pleased to read that Todd is walking and talking.  Hopefully
it won't be too long before he gets the feeling back in his legs

Enjoy the baby blessing.   See you when you get home.

Colleen