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Kaweah Delta District Hospital, Quality Meats -- Visalia, red light runners, St. Paul's Episcopal Church -- Visalia, traffic accident
Today started off so beautifully! I went to church with the girls (I was lucky enough to teach children’s chapel this week), then took them home and got ready for a vestry meeting and work. But they say life happens while you are making other plans, and my plans were interrupted quite thoroughly.
On the way back to church I was hit by a woman who ran the stop light. Fortunately for me I was just pulling into the intersection for a left-hand turn when I realized she was not stopping and hit my brakes…so she didn’t completely broadside me with her big truck. But she caught me right at my driver’s door hinge and busted my wheel (and also probably my brand-new front axle shaft and tires), shoved me into the opposite direction on the road, and left me sitting quite still.
And all I could think of as I sat there shaking was that I needed to call my priest and let her know I wouldn’t be at the meeting! Kind employees at Quality Meats came out and called 911, then came back with ice to put on my head…my purse had dumped upside down and I couldn’t reach my own phone.
I can now strike “take an ambulance ride” off my bucket list (if it were ever there), along with “have a CT scan” (and yes, there is a brain in there). I don’t have a fractured skull or broken neck, just soft tissue bruising and a nasty headache. I expect to be totally stiff and sore tomorrow, though. And after nearly four hours in the Emergency Room at Kaweah Delta District Hospital, I went home to the excellent care of my family. The staff was caring and efficient, and the doctor turned out to be the father of one of Georgia’s elementary/junior high school classmates. It was fun hearing an update on his family, too.
Tonight I am filled with gratitude for so many things, the first being that Lily and Olivia were not in the car with me. I appreciate the messages of love and prayers for my healing I have been receiving all day. And I am grateful for excellent car insurance that should get my vehicle issues sorted out quickly.
Please, everyone, be careful at traffic lights. Hesitate a few seconds before pulling out after the light turns green, and don’t fudge on the yellow lights. The life you save may be your own.
Tami said:
Oh my gosh woman!!!
That makes both of us taking an ambulance ride within a week!! I’m glad your ok. Praying that your recovery is quick!!! I love you friend!!!
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momfawn said:
Georgia took a picture of us at the ER, but “only” put it on Snap Chat, where I understand it disappears after a day or so. Perhaps this is God’s way of slowing both of us down just a bit. Take care of yourself — you can’t take care of all the others who love and need you if you are in a hospital bed! (I’m skipping the HOW dinner this week…can’t drive yet and need to lie low.) – Fawn
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AnnMarie Roselli-Kissack said:
Fawn,
Thank God you’re okay…geez… Not only are you young at heart, you still possess catlike reflexes of someone half your age!
So very sorry that you have to deal with this but again so glad you’re fine – sorry for the headache and bruising though…
You have a good and safe driving day.
am:)
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momfawn said:
Thank you, AnnMarie! I awoke thinking I was feeling really great for someone who had played live bumper cars, but with each movement am finding another place that is either bruised or stiff. I guess I’ll try the muscle relaxer the doc gave me and see what happens.
No driving for me for a few days, only passenging. And sporting my elegant (not!) cervical collar, as well.
The best news of all is that it must have sprinkled some during the night, as the yard is slightly damp. Bring it on! – Fawn
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AnnMarie Roselli-Kissack said:
I’m breaking my rule of not WP’ing during the day – but you’re worth it, Fawn 🙂 I’m so glad you’re okay. If you have something to help take the edge off, no reason to suffer unnecessarily. Not driving is probably a sound idea and you can rest, guilt-free :).
And a wet yard to cheer you up this morning – I’m not the only one who’s thinking of you 😉
Feel well, rest and take care – allow your lovely family to dote on you a bit (I’m sure they’re already on the job)
am:)
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momfawn said:
Thank you, AnnMarie…I am honored. I’m just taking things very easy today, and my family is definitely taking care of me. Last night Lily said, “I’ll be your servant tonight,” and I told her, “I don’t need a servant, but would love a helper.” Mostly right now they want to know what my jeep looks like. Later today I’ll get someone to take me to the tow yard so I can retrieve some things, and take a picture or two for them. Happy Monday to you. – Fawn
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Walt said:
Glad you are whole. We have been praying for you. Are you in need of anything?
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momfawn said:
I think what I need most is an extra dose of patience, Walt. This kind of nonsense was not in the schedule at all! I’ll call tomorrow; thanks for being in my corner. – Fawn
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Katrina Sinift said:
I’m so glad you are ok, my friend!!!
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