* CRASH *

No quilt block today because I was in a car accident.  No worries -- I'm okay, but my neck is a bit sore and I lost an hour of my day. 

Basically I was driving down the road and another driver pulled out of a cross street right in front of me.  A police officer saw the whole thing and I was informed that I was not at fault.  Luckily I slammed on my brakes and didn't hit her that hard -- the speed limit is 40 mph on this road and there could have been some serious injuries, but luckily I was paying attention.  Maddie was in the back seat and became quite hysterical -- her shoulder hurt a bit where the seatbelt crossed it.  (We were both wearing seatbelts and she was in her booster.)

So now I have to go to the insurance agency tomorrow and the car will have to go in to the shop at some point -- thankfully it's drivable!  In fact, it doesn't look that bad at all.  (I love my Honda Civic!  Her car had to be towed!!)

Enough, I'm tired just thinking about it -- I'm coming down from the adrenaline rush and as I said, my neck is feeling a bit sore and I feel a migraine coming on.  I'm off to put on my jammies and have a peaceful evening on the couch.  I'm just thankful that Maddie is alright.

Comments

[caitlyn]

So glad you and Maddie are okay!

[Emma]

How awful !
Hope the physical aches and any distress soon pass. A relief that you are both o.k.

[Jan]

Oh, I empathize! I had almost the identical accident when Molly was little (and sitting in the back seat.) Very unnerving. I hope you both recover quickly.
Some chocolate might help. ;-)

[Jess]

I'm so glad you weren't hurt, and Maddie too! I hope the other person is okay, too.

Do go to the chiropractor if you can, though - better to make sure your parts are all in their right spots before too long. You'll want to replace Maddie's booster, too. Your insurance co. should happily cut you a check for that right away.

[Kiara]

Definately see a doctor of some sort if you have insurance. Sometimes your more hurt than you know and the real pain starts a week later and by then its harder to make a case for getting the care paid for. I finally got my medical bills paid for from the accident I was in a year and a half ago. I thought I was fine.....

[Mama Urchin]

I'm glad you and Maddie are okay. I've been in an accident with my kids before too and it's scary even when it's just a fender-bender. Definitely replace Maddie's carseat. I have a friend who's a police officer in charge of safety seat training and she says that replacing a child seat after a crash is a must.

[Brandie]

Oh no! I'm glad you are mostly okay. I hope the pain is completely gone by tomorrow. Hugs to you and Maddie

[Rosemary C]

Glad you are both okay. That is the most important thing. Do all of what everyone else has told you to do. Also, be aware that sometimes there is a residual "mental thing". We were involved in a fender bender with many cars in the Santa Cruz mountains. Every time we took that road, I got very antsy and upset. Knit and sew and all will be well

[--Deb]

Ouch!! Sorry that happened, but I'm so glad you're (mostly) okay!

[tiennie]

Glad you and Maddie are OK! Hopefully you two won't be too sore tomorrow.

[Rochelle]

Oh my!! I am so glad you weren't hurt. You'll probably feel sore tomorrow. That's what happened to me when I had my accident back in 1986.

[Tsoniki]

I'm glad you were not hurt! And isn't it amazing when your car isn't damanged but the other one is?

[Michelle]

Thankful you're *both* okay. Take care, consume lots of chocolate, and breathe deeply.

[Tracey]

So glad you are ok! I just want to second some advice:
Go to the Dr.'s
Get a new booster seat.
Again, thankful your ok. Rest now.

[jessie]

Good thing no one was seriously hurt.

You may have to get new seatbelts, though.

I was a nervous wreck driving after my fender bender. It's funny how your outlook changes.

Take care.

[Vera]

I'm glad everthing is okay!

[Kathleen]

How horrible. I am glad you are both okay. That Maddie--she's a trooper!

[AmyP]

Take care of yourself today - snooze and watch daytime TV if it will help!

[Lizzy B]

I hope you both mend quickly and I'm glad you're both in one peace and safe at home!

[lynette]

i'm so sorry that happened. it's good that you were paying attention. i'm glad you all are okay.

get lots of rest.

[Rain]

Glad both of you are okay.

[scout]

Oh my goodness J! I'm so glad you are both okay. So scary!

[delia]

Thank goodness you are such a good driver; what a fright you both had. Hope you and Maddie are feeling better.

[Silvia]

Yikes! I'm glad you're both ok!

[claudia]

Yay for you for being an attentive driver! Take care.

[Jo]

So sorry to hear about that accident, and glad you're ok. Hopefully a parcel will be arriving soon to cheer you both up!

[Cambria W]

I'm really glad to hear that you're all okay. I had a minor fender bender a while back and thank goodness no one was in the car with me. It was really minor but it make the scoliosis I didn't even know I had flair and I was out of work for 4 weeks. The chiropractor was my best friend.