I must say that I experienced a very crazy ride Wednesday December 9th.
I was heading out of my driveway that morning and put on my seatbelt(which I never do), turned up my radio and off to work I went. I put no thought to my selt belt being on, if fact I didn't even realize I had it on.
I was on 12Th street heading to work just like every other day. Realizing I needed to be in the right hand lane; I looked over my shoulder and seen a truck but knew I had plenty of room to move over. So, that is what I attempted to do. I put on my signal and away we went; the back end of my jeep turned sideways and now myself and my jeep were sideways on 12th street heading for the north side of the street. I knew what was about to happen was not going to be fun or good. So I just let it happen; away we went rolling 3 or 4 times and I just keep thinking "please god, let me live." I remember holding so tight to the steering wheel and closing my eyes. When I realized what had just went on, I thought OK Heather you can either lay here and freeze or you can get your butt up and get out!! I am not one to wait for things to show up on my doorstep; off the seat belt went and out came Heather, or so I thought. Easier said than done I suppose because it didn't happen how I thought. I was lucky enough to have the helping hands of several men. I remember one in particular; older gentleman who was so very nice and caring. This man helped me walk over to his warm truck and talked to me while we waited for the ambulance to arrive. I kept looking over at my jeep and just crying; I wanted her to be OK and flip back up on her feet and take me to work like we planned!!
As I sat in this man's warm truck I started thinking of those people I needed to call. Of course Renae was first on the list; I felt so bad for calling her and walking her up. Next was Brent, my manager, his phone was off!! And as I was went to dial another; the ambulance showed up. I knew at that point in time how lucky I was to even be alive! The EMT's started their procedures and asking all sorts of questions. They kept saying "You are very lucky Heather, very lucky." The ride up to the hospital was not so much fun at all. I was poked so many times I cant even remember; but I can remember the really hot EMT do it!! So it was not so bad!! As they were wheeling me into the hospital, I heard a nurse say we need to cut her coat off so we can get a blood pressure; that sure caught my attention and I flipped. I remember my exact words "the hell if your going to cut my coat off, you cut it off and I will be one pissed off girl!!" I am sure they cared lol!!!
Everything checked out, no broken bones or anything too serious!!! I was so so so lucky to walk away from this with no serious injuries!!! I was also so very lucky to have such great family members come up to the hospital and stay with me and take such good care of me.. I am not one to depend on anyone so this has been a bit difficult!! Thank you RENAE for all the countless hours you have helped me!! Your truly a BEST FRIEND!!
Now for reality to hit; I have no vehicle for a while and my poor jeep is most likely totalled!! Although I still have hope!!
I am very lucky to still have my life and be here today!! I know the odds were against me and my chance of living after rolling a vehicle four times are slim!!
My Jeep is now famous!!! She was in the newpaper Thursday 12-10-09, I have added the web address if your interested in reading it!!!
Remember~ WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS!!!
http://www.standard.net/topics/featured/2009/12/09/icy-roads-snowfall-cause-numerous-slide-offs-and-crashes
