So there I was driving home (less then a mile away from home) on a snowy day when the back of the van decided to start sliding around and I try to correct it and wouldn't you know it, there is a ditch coming at me and I am in it before I know what has hit me. I am sitting there with the nose of the van in the ditch thinking "Hmm, I am in a ditch, and I don't think I can get it out by myself. Don't think I want to do this ever again in my lifetime!" So, this man stops and asks me if I am okay. I am. I find out as we are talking that he is practically my neighbor and lives just down the street from me. Wish I would have met him in better conditions, but I am glad that he stopped to help. He gave me a ride home and I called my husband at work. My husband called a tow truck. They came and picked me up at our house and then drove me over to where our van was in the ditch. Luckily he pulls it out easily and I am able to drive it home. Here is the damage. I didn't think to get a picture of the van in the ditch- I obviously had other things on my mind. Even though it would have been a good picture to put on a sign that reads: Caution- icy roads. 
I am thankful that I was safe and didn't wipe out another car as I was sliding around, but unfortunately the van didn't come out unharmed. But after about a week, it is fixed and looking better then ever. I could have done without the whole experience, but it did teach me a few things, so I guess it isn't a total loss.
I am thankful that I was safe and didn't wipe out another car as I was sliding around, but unfortunately the van didn't come out unharmed. But after about a week, it is fixed and looking better then ever. I could have done without the whole experience, but it did teach me a few things, so I guess it isn't a total loss. 
