Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Bad things come in 3's!?

So I've heard the saying that bad things tend to come in 3's. Well I sure hope that is the case because if it is then I'm out of the woods.

You see, back in the middle of December we were driving along one rainy evening to my parents' home, and we were stopped at a traffic light. As we were patiently waiting for the red light to turn green all of a sudden we were jarred forward and heard some crunching noises as a teenage driver had rear ended us. Yes, everybody was fine, and there was barely any damage to our car so not really that big of a deal.

Then, on Christmas Eve as we were driving yet again to my parents' home for dinner and we were again stopped at a traffic light getting ready to make a right hand turn. There was a car in front of us and they were turning right as well. The car in front proceeded to make the turn, I looked to my left to make sure no traffic was coming and I hit the gas to make my right turn. Well for some reason, that I'm still not sure about, the car in front of me decided not to make the full turn and had stopped and I smashed right into the back of their car. Again, no one was hurt and our car seemed to be okay, but their poor car was pretty crunched.

And now, since bad things do come in 3's, last night as I was leaving work I see a note that is on my front windshield under the wipers. I pull it out and the first thing it says is, "I am VERY sorry." When you read those words first you know the rest can't be good. The note continues to explain how this girl was backing out and accidentally hit the back end of my car! You have got to be kidding me. I just had to laugh at the whole thing. My rear bumper was scratched and buckled out from the other paneling. I was very thankful, however, that she did leave the note and her number to call her for insurance information.

There you have it. A perfect example that if something bad happens in your life, don't get to upset about it yet, because you've got two more "bad things" coming you way. I am living proof! Lets just hope it has ended and this trend doesn't continue in multiples of 3.

8 comments:

Shane Meredith Mason and Kendall said...

oh man, what a bummer. BUT at least everyone was ok. Your poor car, its probably wondering what it did to get beat up so many times!

JoEllen said...

Oh yikes! I hope that is the end of the accidents for your poor car! You are so LUCKY that she left that note for you. I think most people would have just driven off and left you to find the damage yourself.

Brittney Smith said...

That is so wierd. Three times in a couple of months?? Wow!

Tiff said...

Too bad we still don't have the white car. No one would really car if that got hit(well maybe dad). Glad everyone is okay though.

Unknown said...

Gosh you guys have a handsome family! Aren't kids fun though.I sure am thankful for mine, even the ones that have problems. Still love em to pieces!

I sure am sorry about the wrecks, they are such a nuisance with insurance, repairs, dr bills, etc. I hope you are done with them now too.I am really glad you had no injuries. They take such a long time to heal.

Remember the Snell Family Group!

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Judd Family said...

I am glad everyone is ok, but how is the car doing? I hope that is the end for you on those type of things. Accidents are never fun.

Gale Family said...

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