Wish I had better news
Hi everyone,
Well with all the weddings and babies and advancement on careers I do wish I had better news to share. Unfortunately this is/was not the case. Monday morning on my way to work I was hit on my driverside by a van. It pushed my car and caused me to slam into the Jersey wall.(I was only going 50-52 mph..slower then the speed limit when my car was hit and spun out of control..If I had been going faster then the accident wouldve been more severe and I would not be typing this letter right now). I hit the wall straight on. Luckily I was wearing my seatbelt or I wouldve been thrown from my car into the Jersey wall OR as my car spun around after that I wouldve been thrown into traffic. I was rushed to the hospital (after 4 wonderful passer-bys stopped to see if I needed help and called 911 for me). The EMT's said I was very lucky (that I wasnt heavier then I am...thank goodness for diet and exercise) because my dash had been pushed so far in that it only scraped and bruside my legs...it couldve been worse if I was heavier. I had 2 sets of x-rays taken and 2 cats scans. They think I have a hairline fracture in my left clavical and are haveing a 3rd set of X-rays done by my family physician (I am home with my family for a few days). I also had numerous blood and urine tests done as well.
Thankfully Todd didnt work far from the Hospital and he came as soon as his brother called him (Todd's phone died so he didnt get the call right away which he felt horrible about) and my mom and sister drove 3+hours to be with me. I am thankful that I have an amazing boyfriend and a wonderful family who gave up work and other things to be with me (espically when I was in the hospital from 9:45 from what the doctors said until almost 6pm).
A lot of thoughts and memories went thru my mind. For those of you who know me and for those of you who I am super close with I thought a lot of things that meant the world to me about you all. It's surreal how much goes thru one's mind when the uncertainity of an accident outcome will be. I prayed to whoever was listening that if anything happened that you all would be happy and not take the lives of the ones you hold dear for granted.
I must say I look pretty hot with all the bruises and fractures...I'd date me (just kidding trying to add some humor here). I am thankful that I am able to type this letter then having anyone of you hear from my mother or sister of Todd the unthinkable. I am still pretty shaken up and today hurts more then yesterday (espically since I loved my car and it was new...) but I am alive with all my fingers, toes, hands, legs, feet, eyes, and hair.
Thank you all for your love and support and prayers. So many people made a difference in my life (and are continueing to do so) and I wanted to let you all know that you mean the most to me.
(as for the people who dont like me, lied about me, and have talked about me...I have forgiven you, and I am sorry that you have such and unfullfilling life but to be so hateful and resentful to someone or anyone who at one time was your friend...I hope that in your life that those feelings will change).
Much love to you all,
Cati Childers
Well with all the weddings and babies and advancement on careers I do wish I had better news to share. Unfortunately this is/was not the case. Monday morning on my way to work I was hit on my driverside by a van. It pushed my car and caused me to slam into the Jersey wall.(I was only going 50-52 mph..slower then the speed limit when my car was hit and spun out of control..If I had been going faster then the accident wouldve been more severe and I would not be typing this letter right now). I hit the wall straight on. Luckily I was wearing my seatbelt or I wouldve been thrown from my car into the Jersey wall OR as my car spun around after that I wouldve been thrown into traffic. I was rushed to the hospital (after 4 wonderful passer-bys stopped to see if I needed help and called 911 for me). The EMT's said I was very lucky (that I wasnt heavier then I am...thank goodness for diet and exercise) because my dash had been pushed so far in that it only scraped and bruside my legs...it couldve been worse if I was heavier. I had 2 sets of x-rays taken and 2 cats scans. They think I have a hairline fracture in my left clavical and are haveing a 3rd set of X-rays done by my family physician (I am home with my family for a few days). I also had numerous blood and urine tests done as well.
Thankfully Todd didnt work far from the Hospital and he came as soon as his brother called him (Todd's phone died so he didnt get the call right away which he felt horrible about) and my mom and sister drove 3+hours to be with me. I am thankful that I have an amazing boyfriend and a wonderful family who gave up work and other things to be with me (espically when I was in the hospital from 9:45 from what the doctors said until almost 6pm).
A lot of thoughts and memories went thru my mind. For those of you who know me and for those of you who I am super close with I thought a lot of things that meant the world to me about you all. It's surreal how much goes thru one's mind when the uncertainity of an accident outcome will be. I prayed to whoever was listening that if anything happened that you all would be happy and not take the lives of the ones you hold dear for granted.
I must say I look pretty hot with all the bruises and fractures...I'd date me (just kidding trying to add some humor here). I am thankful that I am able to type this letter then having anyone of you hear from my mother or sister of Todd the unthinkable. I am still pretty shaken up and today hurts more then yesterday (espically since I loved my car and it was new...) but I am alive with all my fingers, toes, hands, legs, feet, eyes, and hair.
Thank you all for your love and support and prayers. So many people made a difference in my life (and are continueing to do so) and I wanted to let you all know that you mean the most to me.
(as for the people who dont like me, lied about me, and have talked about me...I have forgiven you, and I am sorry that you have such and unfullfilling life but to be so hateful and resentful to someone or anyone who at one time was your friend...I hope that in your life that those feelings will change).
Much love to you all,
Cati Childers