Thank You Candy!!! It’s not been comfortable this week, every time I see this character, he makes me smile.
I have no idea what happened, but Monday and Tuesday were miserably uncomfortable days. I was stiff, sore and nothing really helped to lessen it. Monday I went to see Dr. Cheryl to see if she could help with things. I was feeling so beat, I went home for a nap. I did feel better afterwards. I did my show on Tuesday, but came home right after for another nap. Wednesday was better, so I went to Breakfast Club. I enjoyed it as usual – the pouring rain all day wasn’t a deterrent – simply Seattle weather. I stopped at a couple of places to talk to people being on my show. When I finished, I came home to meet Eddie so we could go do something together.
As I came to Ambaum on 128th, the light was red. I waited for the green light and was crossing the first lane when a car came right in front of me. I tried to stop, but I hit her and I saw her make a very graceful 180 turn, stopping right in front of a truck going the opposite way. I was in the middle of the street and decided to park in the gas station. It shook me up, I noticed stiffness in my neck and across my shoulders. I was shaking and trying to gather my wits. I called 911, called my insurance agent and finally called Eddie. He came over – missed lunch with the guys at the archives – and saw my car. Not a happy camper! It took me a bit to finally get out and look at the damage. The front bumper is gone – the one we just fixed from the hole.
Actually, the bumper came off as I drove out of the intersection. I called Pat’s to have them tow the car – they will fix it. The woman admitted she ran the red light and apologized – she also told the sheriff’s officer when he arrived. There was a woman who heard it and then the other car came right up to the front of her truck. She was gathering information and making shut everyone was all right. It seemed as if there were people talking to me and people on the phone – I definitely needed my wits then. Also Eddie answered some questions and also talk to the other woman. She was upset and it scared her 3 year old son.
I wasn’t mad or scared, just shaken up and upset my car needs to be fixed. things were friendly all around – the sheriff officer was amazed. He had just come from an accident where both people were angry and ready to come to blows. If I get angry and ream the lady’s tush – what have I accomplished? Eddie isn’t as mad as I expected, he was more worried about me than the car. The tow truck came, the papers were all filled out and we were able to leave. We went to Pat’s and they arranged for a rental car, plus did a estimate for the damage and repair. I have a Toyota Corolla and it isn’t too bad. Much better than the Chrysler 200. I drove it home and went for a nap – it wasn’t difficult to fall asleep. He did the errands he planned to do and then came home. Not quite how we planned to spend the day.
Thursday I spent the day at home resting. Eddie spent the day up north at the Women in Aviation Conference. He was quite impressed with the women there, learned things as well. Another day with people who love aviation.
Friday, Saturday and today have been quiet. Eddie went to the Museum of Flight this morning, hardly anyone there. No doubt having Easter dinner with family.
Gift of RA 
April 17, 2017 at 2:37 am |
Oh, dear…I am so sorry you had such a rough week, especially the accident!! It sounds like, under the circumstances, it didn’t turn out too badly, though, as you and the lady who hit you were both acting like civilized adults, which is how it should be!! Take care, my dear friend!
April 17, 2017 at 7:47 am |
Thank You! I know it has been a very rough week for you as well – it isn’t the curve balls Life throws at us, it is how we handle them that makes the difference.