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Monday
Nov052007
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
November 5, 2007 
I am still feeling so thankful. When we landed we landed on the nose first and then flipped onto the passenger side. That window is where my little girl was sitting. The back window and passenger windows were shattered.
I forgot to mention that the cause of the accident was unsafe tires. My mom had recently taken the van to Big O Tires, where she requested winter tires. The man assured her that putting snow tires with studs on the back, while keeping regular tires on the front, was perfectly safe. However, everywhere that I've been researching this today insists that for safety, the same type of tire should be installed on both axles. As far as the guy advising my mom that what he was installing would be fine, I think it is a case of preferring what is legal, over what is safe. Since my mom was putting studded tires on her car, any employee at a large tire store such as this one should be aware of the dangers of uneven handling.
And there is my tire rant.
We are sore, sore, sore. I wish I could show you a photo of this crazy bruise I have, but it's right at the very top of my inner thigh. Not internet material. I must have lifted off of my seat when we flew through the air and landed on the seatbelt thingy.
I think everyone is recovering. The kids are recovering enough to change their clock this morning and then try to convince me that it was 8:00 (the time that I told them they could get up).
"Well, it's actually 7:00," I said.
"But our clock says 8:00!" they said with their wide brown eyes, the little girl with her big ol' bandaged arm and all.
There are more photos here.
Reader Comments (17)
Oh My! Speechless. With all my love and prayers!
I can't get over that picture...
Was Beka with you? If you can get some homeopathic arnica tablets and gel it really helps with muscle soreness and bruising. I wish I could give you a big hug and a bottle of arnica!
Gasp, shudder, horrified inarticulate noises.
That was me a second ago when I clicked over and saw that picture.
I'm so glad that you and the kids are alright. Mercies do abound.
There is much more to ramble about in relief about but I won't. I love you and I am grateful with you.
I had an accident on that stretch of highway once. :) I met the Basarabas that weekend.
arnica for sure, yarrow salve or compress is especially good for a bruise...especially such a big one... and comferey are amazin for internal and external relief of soarness...
I hope you are able to rest and be taken care of with little worry,
it sounds like your parents are able to give you the loving care you will need to heal...
Thank you again for sharing, especially the rant,
hugs to you,
It just gives me chills, that photo.
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wow. that's awful. i'm so, so glad you're all ok.
Wow! What a miracle you are all OK. Your superstar husband must have had some incredible sense about this wreck, or he wouldn't have prayed for your safety so many times. What a blessing that you all walked away. Gives me chills to see those pictures.
I'm thankful that you're all ok. The angels guarding you must be exhausted.
Gives me chills, too, and makes me thankful for all the times that God protects our little ones and we don't even see it.
I'm glad you're all okay. Our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry about the accident and so relieved that you are all okay. That must have been so scary for all of you.
I hope you are well.
I am so very sorry to hear about this incident! I check this blog almost everyday to catch up, but don't post often. Bless you and your family. I hope that all will be well soon :)
Thank God you are all OK.
Oh, thank the heavens that you are all in one piece. I'm breathless just reading these posts and thinking about your wee ones and you strapped to a board and what a miracle it is that you all walked away from that. Phew. I need to go get some tissues now.
Stay well. Stay warm. Stay in the warm embrace of your grandparents. Phew. Phew. Phew.
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