I swear... even if I were not in the market for a Contour, I think I will always keep a spare beater in the garage... they are the most wonderfully forgiving cars, when it comes to protection. I cannot begin to count the number of stories I've heard like this.. I totalled my first contour, being rear-ended by my brother in HIS contour at 60... totalled it too.. but we walked away unharmed..
Take a few days to calm, and collect yourself. You are alive, and I agree.. it was a more than fair trade.
I thank God you are here, man..
Ray