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.
So glad you and Maddie are okay!
Posted by: caitlyn | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
How awful !
Hope the physical aches and any distress soon pass. A relief that you are both o.k.
Posted by: Emma | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
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. ;-)
Posted by: Jan | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 06:49 PM
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.
Posted by: Jess | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 06:57 PM
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.....
Posted by: Kiara | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 07:04 PM
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.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Oh no! I'm glad you are mostly okay. I hope the pain is completely gone by tomorrow. Hugs to you and Maddie
Posted by: Brandie | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 08:01 PM
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
Posted by: Rosemary C | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Ouch!! Sorry that happened, but I'm so glad you're (mostly) okay!
Posted by: --Deb | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Glad you and Maddie are OK! Hopefully you two won't be too sore tomorrow.
Posted by: tiennie | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 09:47 PM
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.
Posted by: Rochelle | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 09:56 PM
I'm glad you were not hurt! And isn't it amazing when your car isn't damanged but the other one is?
Posted by: Tsoniki | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Thankful you're *both* okay. Take care, consume lots of chocolate, and breathe deeply.
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 11:05 PM
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.
Posted by: Tracey | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 11:21 PM
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.
Posted by: jessie | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 04:42 AM
I'm glad everthing is okay!
Posted by: Vera | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 05:08 AM
How horrible. I am glad you are both okay. That Maddie--she's a trooper!
Posted by: Kathleen | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Take care of yourself today - snooze and watch daytime TV if it will help!
Posted by: AmyP | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 08:19 AM
I hope you both mend quickly and I'm glad you're both in one peace and safe at home!
Posted by: Lizzy B | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 09:18 AM
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.
Posted by: lynette | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Glad both of you are okay.
Posted by: Rain | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Oh my goodness J! I'm so glad you are both okay. So scary!
Posted by: scout | Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 08:38 PM
Thank goodness you are such a good driver; what a fright you both had. Hope you and Maddie are feeling better.
Posted by: delia | Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Yikes! I'm glad you're both ok!
Posted by: Silvia | Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Yay for you for being an attentive driver! Take care.
Posted by: claudia | Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 01:53 PM
So sorry to hear about that accident, and glad you're ok. Hopefully a parcel will be arriving soon to cheer you both up!
Posted by: Jo | Friday, February 02, 2007 at 05:26 PM
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.
Posted by: Cambria W | Friday, February 02, 2007 at 06:08 PM