We got a phone call from the police last week at 1.30am telling us that our younger son was on his way to hospital by ambulance having been in a car accident. It's funny how one slips immediately into calm panic mode. He was able to talk to us on the policeman's phone so we knew he was "OK" but nevertheless when he said the car had turned over several times and was obviously a write-off one can be forgiven for a moment of silent screaming. We drove 14 miles to Casualty, which took us past the site of the incident. Happily the area was already cleared so we felt maybe no one else was involved. When we got there we were greeted with a small miracle for which we give thanks. He had a few cuts to his neck and hands and a shoulder all but dislocated, but nothing else! The air bags and safety belt saved him. Apparently after leaving a friend's house he was going home when a car came in the opposite direction round the bend and in the middle of the road. W. swerved, hit the verge and went over ... The other driver probably never knew what happened and went on. We are all so thankful that there was nobody else in the car and that W. seems alright. I did head injury observations on him the next day and all was normal. The only worry now is he is off abroad for six months skiing and rockclimbing! He leaves on Monday! I trust he will be sensible and do his sightseeing first. He and his friend are also hoping to get jobs whilst there as well, so may be his shoulder will heal before he embarks on his sporting adventures. His work is in operating theatres so he will be in the right place!
Cello practise took a back seat for a day or so.
2 comments:
I was sorry to read about your son's accident, but so relieved that all is well. It's a good sign that he feels well enough to continue with his travel plans.
And yay ... now you can get back to your cello!
Cellodonna - Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, back to Joseph! When I am playing I can't think of much else, which is great.
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