disappointment

I think that disappointment is one of the worst emotions you can ever feel. It probably isn't even the right word to describe what I feel. What is the feeling....? When something bad has happened and you feel like it could have been prevented by one small choice. If you could only turn back the clock a little, this horrible thing wouldn't have happened. I am so sad. I had the feeling that maybe we shouldn't go out to eat. Stay home and save the money. Man, I wish we had. Now, not only did we pay money to go out to eat, but may have to pay money to have the Jeep fixed and get Justin a new bike. His bike was not cheap. And it's not like there is always extra money for these kind of accidents. Here's hoping there might be some insurance compensation. I don't feel very hopeful though. It's the kind of thing that feels like it kind of crushes you.
*written last night

OK. So here's the story. Britany (my sister who lives with us) suggested we go out to eat. I thought about it and was pretty worn out and didn't feel like cooking, so I said ok. Justin had ridden (or is it rode???) his bike to work yesterday and was working a little late. I said that we should all just get in the car and we'd see him on the way since we were going the same direction that he rides home. I thought, we'll just pull him over and throw his bike on the bike rack. Super! We caught him, and went out to enjoy a yummy Mexican dinner as a family. On the way home we are talking and laughing and having a good time. We pull in to the driveway (Justin was driving) and click our handy garage door opener to pull into the garage. CRUNCH!!!!! OH. CRAP!!! I felt like I just got punched in the gut. Here's the assessment of damages.

A chunk of rain gutter got busted off...about the width of some bicycle handlebars. <$30
The bike: A total loss. Confirmed by guy at bike shop. $800.00
The car: roof rack ripped out of roof of car and bent up pretty good. Some scratches, dents, etc. to the body of car= $3,182.23 + $500.00 for new Yakima roof rack
Bike Light: $99.00
Bike computer: $50.00
Pain and Suffering=$ (just kidding)





Thankfully insurance will come through for the heaviest of the damages, but it won't help with replacing his bike. May you all learn a lesson from us.