Sunday, September 8, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice And A Car Accident

The day started off excellent, actually. 

I went to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with my Mom at Flix Brewhouse

We're both fans of the original so we were looking forward to the sequel. 

Natalie had seen the movie the day before with her boyfriend's family:


She liked it, but said there were too many plots going on at once. 

Before the movie, Mom and I had fun with the set up:


So what did we think of the movie? I did agree with Natalie. There was a lot going on. Beetlejuice's ex-wife plot could've been thrown out, honestly. 

But it was enjoyable. I loved Bob. Justice for Bob.

Was it as good as the original?

No. Not by a long shot. But it was entertaining. 

Here's when things came crashing down around me though.

I noticed I had missed calls from Natalie. She was at school. Honestly, in the state the US is in now, I immediately thought there was a school shooting and she was trying to contact me. 

Her phone has been acting weird lately and sometimes it won't connect. It's frustrating. Especially when I was absolutely terrified that something was wrong. 

Something was wrong.

I kept trying to connect and nothing.

Finally, a text came through:

"Mom, I'm so sorry."

I can't even begin to tell you the absolute horror I felt. 

Mercifully, the phone connected and I was met by my kid crying and sobbing that she had been in a car accident. It had happened at the turn in of her High School so she was in the parking lot. I was with my Mom so we raced over there and she was still sobbing and hysterical. 

The car?

Well.


The passenger side will have to be replaced and the alignment of the passenger tire is all off so we had to get a tow. 

I have never felt that kind of fear of not knowing if my child was okay. I feel for any parent who has gone through it. I can't even fully describe it. You won't know until you've experienced it and honestly, I hope you never do. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. 

All I can think is, my daughter is okay. No one was injured. 

She was able to give her statement to the police officer. She gets nervous talking to people she doesn't know, but I was proud how she explained what had happened and handed over her license and insurance. 

It's part of growing up. Dealing with these horrible, unpleasant things. 

Natalie is still a bit shaken but is doing better. She probably will be shaken for a while. I tell her it could have been worse. She still feels awful that it even happened and I tell her, baby girl, things happen, but the most important thing?

The most important thing?

Is that you're still here. 



7 comments:

  1. Wrecks are no fun. I’ve been in three and then someone opened their car door into mine. The first two were basically fender benders. The one that happened about two years ago. I was driving in an apartment complex and I had the right of way in the aisle. Some lady backed into my van. I was checking something on my phone and looked up and saw her. I swerved just enough for her to bounce off my tire. It did dent my van but I didn’t want to mess with it so I claimed no damage. She admitted she saw me coming down the aisle and assumed I’d stop and let her out I guess. But if your in the aisle you have right of way and person backing up has a duty to yield. I was so thankful that it wasn’t my fault. This happened while I was DoorDashing so I had looked to confirm building number.

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  2. As a mom myself, I can't imagine the fear you must've felt when you heard about your daughter's accident. I’m so glad to hear she’s okay and that you were there for her; nothing matters more than our kids being safe.

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  3. I read this post on your IG post and same feelings as a Mom. Terrifying to hear their message without knowing what happened to them. We are glad she's okay.

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  4. Oh my goodness, I can completely understand that moment of still terror- of not knowing. I am so glad that she was okay. I'm not going to lie, reading your recollection of it had me on the brink of tears feeling the anxiety with you. Again, I'm SO glad that Natalie's okay!

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  5. I'm so glad that she was ok. I'm proud of her for doing the right thing, plus being a better driver as well.

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  6. That is always scary when there is a car accident. I'm sure I would have been in the same terrified moment, not knowing what happened and your child is crying. Glad things worked out ok and that she is safe.

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