Crash, boom, bang

Yesterday was Nate's birthday; I still had to work and was bothered about it...if I could just have a longer lunch with him, I thought. I got it! On my way back to work, my car and I were rear ended. For the Toledoeans in the audience, I was heading west on Central at the intersection of Executive Parkway. I'd stopped at the red light like a good girl. I was wearing my seat belt with nothing except the ending of my book on CD to distract me. Because I had such a clear head, I was able to notice the truck coming at me in my rear view mirror. Luckily I was first in line, so I didn't run into anyone else, but it didn't spare Carol from some damage. My trunk popped up when it was hit, so I couldn't really see very well, but there was a guy on the sidewalk who guided me to the other side of the street. He was also a perfect witness to my innocence. Also on the scene was a paramedic (he was just driving by) who checked out my neck. Another guy driving by called the police (I had managed to get my phone opened, then stared at it).

After the firetruck arrived, I was fitted with a neck brace and was told I'd be taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Exciting, but I didn't really feel like being strapped to a board (I was wearing a skirt and barbie shoes). I called Nate, who luckily doesn't start work until Thursday, so he was able to act as my silver ambulance and moral support.

The only accident I've really been in was me hitting someone just like Rabara* hit me. I found out today in the police report that there was a bug on her leg that distracted her. Rabara seemed so upset, but she was insured; I could've hugged her! Well...I did. As I was leaving I told her everything was fine, that I felt okay and nothing was seriously wrong. She said she just had a friend get in an accident and she felt bad causing something like that for someone else. So I gave her a little hug and told her to have a good day. We moved my limping Carol to a nearby parking lot so she was off the street. Last night after Nate's birthday festivities, we went and picked her up so she's safe at the house. We went to Toledo Hospital just to make sure everything was okay; I'm pretty sore but everything is normal. Lucky, lucky, lucky right? I don't often take a positive spin on a situation, but I felt really blessed with the whole situation and grateful to all the kind people around me.

An unexpected bonus: "Linda Graham from Dr. Petroski's office" has already called twice to remind me that I will need to visit a chiropractor soon, and before I worry about talking to the medical claim adjuster. Right. Wow, thanks Linda. Who are you again??

*name has been changed

Proof of my hospital visit-I wore it back to work just to be a show off in case I was questioned. Um, also proof that I've inherited my mom's good veins.

The recovering patient at Nate's birthday party; look how fat Kathryn is-it was a good indication that my strength wasn't suffering