I drove to State Farm today to finalize the car value settlement. They had me turn in my keys (not sure why...the car's totaled....mmm), and they gave me a check for what was left of it! Yea! I'm so glad that is all done. Now the fun part begins...hunting for the right car!
Meanwhile, Nate and I are getting re-excited about going on our trip to Idaho this next week. We're staying a few extra days for a mini vacation. We're both so excited!!! For those who don't know, we were about to leave for a mini vacation to Idaho the day after the car accident but had to cancel, so that's why we're excited to try this again.
We'll be recruiting college students at NNU (Northwest Nazarene University) to work at camp this summer. Last time we were visiting NNU we saw a camel on the side of the street in a very residential area....I love Idaho!
I just started training for an additional job. I'm going to start cooking at the camp. I'll be helping out there when groups stay in the Retreat Center. I'm looking forward to learning how to cook for larger groups of people.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Update on Nate
Here's the latest news on Nate and the accident.
We made it to his family doctor this week. Everything checked out well from the x-rays and CT scans. It looks like he's severely bruised and VERY sore from the impact, but fortunately nothing is broken!!! amazing!
He is walking with crutches to keep weight off his right foot and he will still be on pain medication for the next couple of weeks. We are praising the Lord that he is so well off.
Yesterday we heard a little bit more about the people in the other car. The police officer said they are in intensive care still and will probably be coming out this week. We don't know too many specifics other than they have been having a couple surgeries. He told us they would both make it, but they are just very very injured. Pray they will recover soon.
We haven't been out to see them...not really sure what the protocol is on visiting people who have been in a car crash with you? thoughts?
It turns out too that they may have been uninsured, or at least current insurance has not been located on the car yet. The police officer is waiting to be able to talk with the driver. And that could take another week or so? We do have insurance for uninsured motorists...which I didn't even know we had...but am very thankful that we do!
We're just thankful that everyone is alive. Nate is recovering very well. We are out a car, but Tina and Grandma were thoughtful to let us use the blue crown victoria until we get another car down the line. So we're not pressured into finding something we like right now. Thank you for that!!! That will be a HUGE help.
All in all we're very thankful.
We made it to his family doctor this week. Everything checked out well from the x-rays and CT scans. It looks like he's severely bruised and VERY sore from the impact, but fortunately nothing is broken!!! amazing!
He is walking with crutches to keep weight off his right foot and he will still be on pain medication for the next couple of weeks. We are praising the Lord that he is so well off.
Yesterday we heard a little bit more about the people in the other car. The police officer said they are in intensive care still and will probably be coming out this week. We don't know too many specifics other than they have been having a couple surgeries. He told us they would both make it, but they are just very very injured. Pray they will recover soon.
We haven't been out to see them...not really sure what the protocol is on visiting people who have been in a car crash with you? thoughts?
It turns out too that they may have been uninsured, or at least current insurance has not been located on the car yet. The police officer is waiting to be able to talk with the driver. And that could take another week or so? We do have insurance for uninsured motorists...which I didn't even know we had...but am very thankful that we do!
We're just thankful that everyone is alive. Nate is recovering very well. We are out a car, but Tina and Grandma were thoughtful to let us use the blue crown victoria until we get another car down the line. So we're not pressured into finding something we like right now. Thank you for that!!! That will be a HUGE help.
All in all we're very thankful.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thank the Lord for air bags!
No, this is not modern art...although it kind of looks like it. Nate was in a bad accident last night.
He was on his way to pick me up at work when a car coming the opposite direction swerved into his lane hitting him head on. It happened in Hwy 240 out near Tilikum. The speed limit out there is 55mph....you can do the math on the impact.
He was able to push himself out of the car and check on the other passengers. They didn't seem to be in good shape at all.
Pretty much Nate's very fortunate to be as well off as he is. The other people in the opposite car were both life flighted out to 2 different Portland hospitals. We hope and pray they will be alright.
Nate was taken by ambulance to the local hospital here. They did several x-rays and CT scans to make sure he wasn't bleeding internally or that there weren't any broken bones. They didn't find anything immediately. We are however, waiting to meet with an orthopedic doctor to have them look at his right heel. It took most of the impact and is EXTREMELY painful to put any weight on. So we'll see how that goes. Other than the shock and some minor scraps and soreness from the whip lash, he's doing really great! He was checked out late last night and he's here at home now.
Today we were just resting and making a lot of phone calls to insurance people, car rentals, canceling our reservations for the retreat we were supposed to leave for today etc...
Now he's just taking it easy, reading, playing cards and sleeping a LOT! Thank goodness for pain medication. =) Praise the Lord for his safety!
We'll keep you updated as we know more.
Lissa
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