.:The Memory Of The Van Accident

A few years ago while in the homeless shelter, my daughter and I were involved in a vehicle accident just behind the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Just yesterday we received word from the attorney that there was a settlement.

Medical bills paid in full.
Attorney's fee's taken out of the check.
Left over amount: <$1000.00 USD.

Could we have milked the cash cow? Yes, most definately. Many do. We didn't. We had nothing but our family members during those days. We chose to build from scratch. We're proud of that fact.

So this Tuesday when the check is cut, my wife and I are going to Sam's Club and doing something we haven't done in five years: stocking the freezer and kitchen completely. I'm used to keeping dry goods on hand for anything, whether a hungry kid with a wet appetite or someone dropping in that needs something hot...but something wholesome and with love.

The ironic thing about the accident was that the driver/owner of the vehicle we were in didn't have car insurance. His family was homeless too. When you're surviving, it's not a priority.

It's why now I budget finances for medical insurance and other benefits at work. Lesson learned.