Remember about a month back when I did a post called "Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop"? Well.....it happened....the other shoe has dropped and let me tell you...It. Dropped. HARD!!
Thursday afternoon on my way home from work I was hit broadside by a red light runner. I estimate he was going between 50 and 60 MPH when he hit me. I drive drove a GMC 1500HD 4WD with oversized wheels and tires and a 6" lift. It is a rather large truck. The vehicle that hit me was a little car of some type. The impact was so hard that not only did it spin my truck, it rolled my truck 2 full times. My boss put 2 full rolls into perspective for me by saying that after the initial hit, I felt 8 additional hits! My body is telling me that it felt all 9 hits. I am extremely sore and spent the weekend just miserable. I did not go to the hospital, but because of lingering pain and a continuous headache I believe I will be seeing my doctor. When my truck came to a stop all I was concerned with was getting home to feed my animals.
I have posted some pictures I took of my truck when I went to the tow yard to retrieve my personal belongings. When I see the pictures I am grateful that I was able to walk away. I am grateful that I didn't have one of my dogs with me. I am grateful I didn't have a passenger. I am grateful for the two young men who stopped to make sure I was OK.
There was a point on Thursday evening, that I curled up in a chair and just cried. I cried because I was scared of the thought of what could have happened. I cried because I was really missing TJ to just take control and fix it all for me and I cried for my truck. I loved that truck and TJ was so happy for me when I bought it. It was not a practical truck, but it was what I had always wanted. TJ and I were at a point in our life where he encouraged me to buy it even though it wasn't practical. He told me I deserved it.
Was it the hand of God that protected me? Did TJ have his arms wrapped around me protecting me from harm? Was it just plain ole' dumb luck? I don't know what it was, but I am grateful to not have serious injuries.
You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have ~ Unknown
I have posted some pictures I took of my truck when I went to the tow yard to retrieve my personal belongings. When I see the pictures I am grateful that I was able to walk away. I am grateful that I didn't have one of my dogs with me. I am grateful I didn't have a passenger. I am grateful for the two young men who stopped to make sure I was OK.
There was a point on Thursday evening, that I curled up in a chair and just cried. I cried because I was scared of the thought of what could have happened. I cried because I was really missing TJ to just take control and fix it all for me and I cried for my truck. I loved that truck and TJ was so happy for me when I bought it. It was not a practical truck, but it was what I had always wanted. TJ and I were at a point in our life where he encouraged me to buy it even though it wasn't practical. He told me I deserved it.
Was it the hand of God that protected me? Did TJ have his arms wrapped around me protecting me from harm? Was it just plain ole' dumb luck? I don't know what it was, but I am grateful to not have serious injuries.
WEAR YOUR SEATBELT! IT SAVED MY LIFE!
You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have ~ Unknown
How terrifying! I shudder just seeing the pictures. So glad you're okay, mostly. Please go see your family doctor. Concussions are scary things.
ReplyDeleteYou have to go and see a doctor because pain may hit you later after the shock wears off. A guy with a big SUV hit my Chevy Trailblazer last September and totaled it. I went on two wheels but it didn't tip because the speed was lower. If it had, there was a huge truck in the oncoming lane that would have made toast of me. You were blessed -- that is one scary picture of your car. Please take care of yourself and see a doctor asap.
ReplyDeleteHi sweet lady! Please Please go see a doctor! You don't know what might have been juggled around inside you that shouldn't have been.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with you my friend. You have my phone number. Gimme a holler any time.
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How terrifying for you, Sandy. Do please see a doctor. I think it is sometimes a day or two before internal injuries reveal themselves. I hope there aren't any, of course, but best to be sure. And take care of yourself, you will be fragile for a while so don't expect too much of yourself. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteseeing those photos, i hurt for you. such a scare. please, go see a doctor. even if you don't have health care like i do. the dime {or dimes} should be on the one who hit you. you need to make sure you are okay, especially with a headache like that.
ReplyDeletei am so very sorry. so many feelings right now for you. missing TJ, missing your truck, worrying about yourself, wondering what to do next, utter chaos in your mind. i wish you for moment of quiet that build into a peace that surrounds your soul.
Thank God for big trucks and seatbelts. Glad you weren't seriously hurt.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Sandy, I had no idea! Thank God and TJ and whoever else had their loving arms around you that day. Those pictures are scary and I can only imagine it was a terrifying experience with many emotional reactions. I'm so sorry you've lost your truck, and so so happy you are alright!!!
ReplyDeleteSo scary ! Please go to the dr. and get checked out.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your truck, but that can be replaced.
Diane
OH, My,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are Okay.
I think of you often.
Warmly,
Kim
Sandy, these pictures send a shiver down my spine. I do hope that you are doing okay. Sorry I haven't been by visiting your blog lately. I am so glad that you walked away from this accident and I'm sure TJ was there to protect you from real harm.
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