Thanks to the family members and friends who wrote via email or via blog comments to wish us well in the aftermath of our accident on Saturday. We're all feeling much better. We think Tracy is improving, although new aches seem to replace the ones that subside. Mark's neck abrasions are healing nicely (he went to school today). Catherine shows no signs of any problems whatsoever. I'm essentially fine with only a slightly stiff neck. (I taught for 2.5 hours this afternoon without problems.)
We're enjoying the benefit of buying a car on the buyback program from Wilhelm's Auto today. Despite the crash that destroyed the car, we will get another vehicle from them (probably tomorrow), no questions asked. The only out-of-pocket expense for us will be the low deductible ("excess" as they call it here) for the insurance policy that Wilhelm's carried on the car.
The crash itself could have been very much worse in terms of injuries. And, the financial situation could have been much worse, too. All things considered, we feel very blessed at this point.
The Steelers won Super Bowl XVIII last night. Sadly, we couldn't (didn't) watch it. The game occurred in the wee hours of our morning. I was astonished at this photograph on the New York Times website today. What a great piece of work on the most important play of the game!
--Matt