We left early and ended up over an hour late.

@MarieCoyle (61583)
August 18, 2026 3:59pm CST
The son had two appointments today. We left in plenty of time to allow for traffic, etc. The first appointment was in a smaller town about 25 miles from home, but we know the way well as he has to go there fairly frequently. But of course since we left early, we ended up over an hour late. Two cars hit each other at an intersection about two miles from our destination and we were unfortunately in the line of the closing of the roadway while police, ambulances, etc. we’re doing their jobs of saving lives…we had to call and tell them where we were and that we couldn’t move. They were nice and we got in for the appointment. Then had to drive back into the city for the other appointment, but we made it on time. Sometimes, the best laid plans don’t always work out, do they? He should be done soon. He’s tired and so am I, for some reason the traffic is really bad today. Home will feel good when we get there later!!
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@wolfgirl569 (139152)
• Marion, Ohio
10h
Glad you were not in the accident. They had probably heard about the accident that close.
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
8h
They actually had another patient in the same stalled traffic we were in. Weird.
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@wolfgirl569 (139152)
• Marion, Ohio
7h
@MarieCoyle Not too weird being that close. But it confirmed you were both serious
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
Just now
@wolfgirl569 Yes, it did, and although it was not voiced or questioned, at least they knew we were all telling the truth!
@Wrexxo (5370)
9h
Sometimes, life doesn't go the way we plan. I'm glad you made the two appointments
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
8h
We definitely got lucky! Thank you.
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@snowy22315 (211574)
• United States
10h
Glad you made the appointments even if one was late
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
8h
I’m just glad they got us in so I didn’t have to drive back!
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@moffittjc (129488)
• Gainesville, Florida
9h
Glad everything worked out for you despite the traffic problems. For that reason right there I always try to leave early for any destination, although like you said sometimes the best laid plans don't always work out.
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
8h
I left plenty early which I always do, but still things happen sometimes. Thanks, Jeff.
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@TheHorse (240015)
• Walnut Creek, California
10h
Waiting...not fun.
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@MarieCoyle (61583)
8h
No, it isn’t. But we’ve had to wait a lot more lately, it seems. People don’t seem to be as careful as they should be.
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@nawala123 (21213)
• Indonesia
5h
Sometimes not all run as we expect.
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@AmbiePam (125151)
• United States
7h
I’m so glad that they went ahead and let you be seen!
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@toniganzon (79314)
• Philippines
8h
Sometimes they really don't. Coz we don't control other factors. You never knew there was going to be an accident. We never anticipate such.
@LadyDuck (507589)
• Italy
Just now
I am so sorry, no matter how early you move, in our days there are accidents all the time on the roads.
@sallypup (69678)
• Centralia, Washington
6h
I'm glad that both you weren't in that sad accident.
@JudyEv (386439)
• Rockingham, Australia
1h
With all the stuff that is going on in your lives, this would be the last thing you'd need. I'm sure you're both worn out.