Sunday, September 11, 2022

Then This Happened. . .

Driving home from work Friday afternoon, this happened. . . 

Our car

Yep, traffic suddenly slowed to a stop, I slowed, the person behind me didn't slow fast enough and I got crunched. At impact, I felt and heard my lower back, mid back, neck and head make cracking noises and move. That cracking is not a good sound. That moving didn't feel good either.  I felt fortunate that my car was drivable. Her car was not. Two guys who work at a Toyota dealership were behind her car and saw the accident. They tried to move her car out of the line of traffic and couldn't. Clackamas Fire and Water Rescue happened by and were able to move her car to a safer place. 

The other car
We exchanged information. We both were feeling nauseated and shaky. My neck immediately hurt and I had a tremendous headache. I stayed with her until her son arrived. No sewing happened that evening. Not much happened yesterday either. I still have a headache and am liberally using the ice bag. I've numbing on my thumb, index and middle fingers of both hands although the numbing is more pronounced on the left. 

Accident reports have been filed and insurance companies have been notified on our end. I have an insurance number for a personal injury claim so I can seek medical attention. I am so bummed. I'm scheduled to work two days this week. I am hopeful I can complete my tasks. 

Scraps ready for Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks
I have to trust that my ability for sewing will return. I plan to try a little activity every day. Tomorrow, we'll start the repair process on our car. Likely, we will need a rental. I am fortunate that my husband is able to juggle the equipment, the questions and system. My headache makes it hard sometimes to think!

My plan yesterday was to sew my Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks. In the middle of the week, I finished cutting all the pieces for three blocks. I'm not sure when I'll be able to sew the parts into blocks. I'm linking up with Cynthia and Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework. Do check out all the projects stitched with blocks. I'm always inspired with the projects.

8 comments:

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Oh no, Terry, I am so sorry to hear about your accident, especially that you're injured from it. Hope you heal quickly! It's hard on our psyche to want and need to sew, but not be able to! Sending you good thoughts. 💖

KaHolly said...

Oh, no! It’s amazing how much damage her car sustained. Don’t procrastinate on seeking medical attention. Get well soon!

Ivani said...

Oh Terry, I am so sorry to know about the accident and that you are having headache. Take care of yourself all those parts will be waiting for you. Sending prayers your way for a faster recover.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and how you're feeling! I hope everything is temporary and you feel better quickly!

Diane-crewe said...

So sorry to hear about your accident .. hopefully you are now feeling better and it is all sorted with your car… I know these things take a LONG time to sort out x

Grams Jean said...

Please let me caution you to see your Dr, the ER, whatever AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You cannot tell how much damage was done to you, so get totally checked out. It will be so worth it and save you grief later on. Take care of yourself!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Grams Jean, I appreciate your comment! I am getting treated with massage therapy and chiropractic adjustments. I'll share more in an upcoming Wednesday post.

Carol Andrews said...

Terry I am so sorry to read of your accident. Sure hope you are starting to feel a bit better and have been thoroughly checked by a doctor.