Ten years ago on May 4, 1999 I was in a bad car accident. In memory of my ten year anniversary of my accident I thought that I would do a little tribute. I like to think of it as therapy to help me get through the day tomorrow!
Me and five of my friends hit a tree going 40 miles an hour. We even made the newspaper!
My life has changed so much since then! I am still scared of driving. While I drive I vision accidents happening all the time. I no longer think that nothing bad will ever happen to me. I think that if there is something bad that is going to happen, it WILL happen to me! Because of this thinking I am a very "cautious" driver-which annoys some people- and I'm the worst passenger in any car!!
This is my car after it hit a tree! When ever I see this car I'm always amazed that all of us lived through this accident!
This is me right after they cleaned me up at Lakeview hospital. We didn't know it yet, but I had a hole in my large intestine, and I had to have some of it removed. My hand was also cut very badly (later I had plastic surgery on it) and I still have a pretty bad scar on my hand!!
The accident happened right before senior ball. Everyone that was in the car was going together in a big group. This is our senior ball night. We all met at the hospital since the doctors wouldn't release me or Danny for the night. What a night to always remember!I like to believe that I have done a lot of growing up since then. Sure I may be a little weird about driving, but I think that this has really helped me be able to deal with trials in my life! This accident taught me the value of family and how we can get through anything in life if we are able to lean on those around us! I'm very grateful for all of my family and friends that have always been there for me!! You are all the best!
If you see me on May 4th this year, I'm just asking for some hugs!! It's always a very hard day for me!!!
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We were just talking about the accident tonight... yeah, hard lessons to learn so young, but I learned a lot too. Thanks for posting the pics.... it was kind of theraputic for me too.
this is timely for me - i know my little jaunt off the freeway pales in comparison, but it does make me more cautious and more grateful for my life, my kids, my hubs.
i remember how traumatic that was for you, and i am grateful you made it through safely and are better now because of it.
will you go to subway yet? or are you still boycotting?
I cannot believe it has been 10 years! I still look at that tree everytime I pass. Hope you can have a good day tomorrow focusing on the positive that came from the accident.
HUGS and KISSES!!! I'm so sorry for this day, it's not a fun one for me either! I remember Deanna leaving a message about how you got in a big accident at lunch then Kathryn Kitzmiller called me to see how you were and I had no idea what was going on. Mom called me like 30 minutes later. I also remember multipule screaming fights about eating at subway and being slapped once for leaving my subway cup on the counter! I love you! Call me if I can do anything for you.
Wow, I met you guys around a year after the accident, I was so amazed that things turned out the way they did and I'm so grateful all of you survived. Love you Katie, have a wonderful day!!
I'm sorry it's a hard day. Hopefully you can think of the good things, and the growth that came out of it. I can't believe that time has flown, and that it was 10 years ago...WOW! I'm glad that you're safe! Love you!
Boom I also got slapped for suggesting subway on a trip. I totally forgot about all the subway slappings that happened....
That was a horrible day/night/next day trying to get Killview to move you before they killed you. stupid killview...
I remember that day. I am so glad that you have become stronger from this. You are amazing and a example to me. You are in my thoughts today. Love ya Katie
Love Chrissy
Since I live away, what I remember, vividly, is your mom's reaction. To hear her tell the story was horrifying. She must have sent me a picture of your senior ball night beause I remember that too. Don't ever scare your mom like that again!!!
You will be all glad to hear that I am now going to subway and no one is getting slapped anymore for subway reasons!
I have a hard time looking at those pictures. It was not a fun time, and yet we all learned lessons from this experience. I am so blessed that my baby is okay and doing well. I'm sorry you hate to drive and yet must drive everywhere, always. You are a strong Edman woman. I'm proud of you.
Oh my gosh, I cannot believe that was 10 years ago. I remember coming to the ER with my mom after it happened...it was so scary! I am glad that some wounds have healed.
Hope Darin is doing well...surgeries are no fun sometimes!
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