A Call You Never Want

 

Last Wednesday about 3pm Cam called me. For one, other than Sunday's, he doesn't call, he will text. Two, it was mid day and usually he's in class so I was a little worried right off. Three, when the first thing your child says is 'I'm okay but...' you really worry; especially when they are four hours away. He told me he was in an accident and T-boned and wanted to know what to do. He did call the police and they were on the scene but he just didn't want to forget anything. Asked if he was okay then talked him through what to do and make sure he gets. He said he felt fine but I told him he needs to make sure a paramedic checks him out before leaving so something is on file incase it changes the next day. 

Thankfully it wasn't a very high speed hit, but the other car tired to go across all lanes of traffic and did not look and did not see Camden. It hit hard enough the air bags went off. He said he blacked out for a little bit and when he realized what happened he quickly got out the passenger side door. He did the EMT classes and I think some of that knowledge helped him in this situation. The police and EMTs were surprised he wasn't hurt more due to how and where he was hit. When he called and said he was hit but fine, I assumed it was the passenger side. It was a shock and scary an hour later when he sent us pictures to realize it was on the drivers side of the car. He had a lot of adrenalin going through him all that day and it wasn't until the next day he started to feel little things. His wrist hurt and Cailey was worried that he had a concussion. Cam did set up an appointment at the ISU health center and Cailey was right. He has a minor concussion and sprained wrist. They gave him some instructions and a follow up. He spent the weekend with on and off headaches, but his wrist started to feel better quickly. 

He did have to go to the tow yard to get a few things out of the car. I'm guessing the other drivers bumper was kind of hooked onto the car and the hole happened when they split the cars up. Were guessing it's a total loss but insurance has found her 100% liable. 

It sucks all around, especially right now he doesn't have a car, but thankfully Cailey does. Cars don't matter though, were just so grateful he walked away from this like he has; it really easily could have been much worse. The worst part is being four hours away and not being able to just do a quick drive to hug him and help him. Yes he's a very capable adult, but he's still my baby and I worry. He's okay and that's what matters the most.