This year has certainly started off with a bang.
Literally.
First thing this morning I got a message from a cousin that my great aunt had passed away this morning. Our family didn't need another loss so soon. She was a wonderful human being, and she will be missed.
Then this afternoon, a dude in a Toyota truck ran a light literally right in front of me. I t-boned him hard at about 45mph. I felt immediate chest pain exacerbated by breathing and movement. Suspected broken ribs. Took a ride in the ambulance to the ER. Three hours and a CT scan later I was diagnosed with a sternum fracture. I do not recommend that for anyone.
This is the worst pain I've ever experienced. You open heart survivors know what I mean.
Fortunately there is no displacement and no other injuries. It could have been much worse, but holy stuff this HURTS. I was given dilaudid in the ER. Sent home with instructions to take Norco and rest. Believe me, I can't do much else. Hurts to breathe. Hurts to move. And PLEASE don't make me laugh.
Thanking God for his protection, and asking for fast healing. Thankfully the other driver was uninjured. I imagine my Bronco is totaled. I was in too much pain to take pictures at the scene. Have to call my insurance agent tomorrow.
Literally.
First thing this morning I got a message from a cousin that my great aunt had passed away this morning. Our family didn't need another loss so soon. She was a wonderful human being, and she will be missed.
Then this afternoon, a dude in a Toyota truck ran a light literally right in front of me. I t-boned him hard at about 45mph. I felt immediate chest pain exacerbated by breathing and movement. Suspected broken ribs. Took a ride in the ambulance to the ER. Three hours and a CT scan later I was diagnosed with a sternum fracture. I do not recommend that for anyone.
This is the worst pain I've ever experienced. You open heart survivors know what I mean.
Fortunately there is no displacement and no other injuries. It could have been much worse, but holy stuff this HURTS. I was given dilaudid in the ER. Sent home with instructions to take Norco and rest. Believe me, I can't do much else. Hurts to breathe. Hurts to move. And PLEASE don't make me laugh.
Thanking God for his protection, and asking for fast healing. Thankfully the other driver was uninjured. I imagine my Bronco is totaled. I was in too much pain to take pictures at the scene. Have to call my insurance agent tomorrow.
Maybe take WC Fields' advice: "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with."
