Greetings, Abby
My 7-year-old kid was riding his bike at a crosswalk when he was hit by a car a month ago. He’s all right now. It was alarming, although he was just slightly hurt. After a prompt response from the police and paramedics, I rushed my son to the hospital for a thorough examination.
The driver of the car bought our son a new bike, which the policeman brought to our house later that day. “Her address is on there too, if you want to thank her for the new bike,” he remarked, passing us a piece of paper containing the driver’s insurance details. They were quite kind to do that. That he would say that astounded me.
She struck my son with a car, although I suppose it was a kind gesture! Distracted driving was acknowledged by the motorist. She claimed to have believed she had struck a dog at the scene. I could go on, but let’s just say that the driver was entirely to blame.
The new bike was stored in the garage. When he saw it, my son wanted to ride it. We took a ride today after I waited until our insurance claim was approved. He was thrilled about the new bike because it was a different color, even though it is not as good as his old one. That he is doing well and isn’t scared to ride a bike again makes me very happy. I want to know if I have to write that note of gratitude. If yes, could you kindly provide the words? WASTON BICYCLE MOMMY
Greetings, Mommy
There are a few offensive remarks that come to mind, but it is not required by any etiquette guideline to express gratitude to the woman for the bicycle that was damaged due to her carelessness.
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