Today was sort of a strange day. I had to go back to Sterling Heights to take care of details with my car. Apparently, after the accident, the Utica Police had my vehicle towed to an impound lot where it accumulated $255.00 worth of miscellaneous charges. I had to pay that amount and sign the title over to the storage facility holding my car in order for the car to be taken to a salvage yard. As you can see, it is no longer drivable.
I could not physically get out to take a look at the inside of the car, so Mom cleared out my personal effects and took note of the interior damage. She said the front of the car was pushed up into driver's seat (this explains the broken ankle!) and that the steering wheel was broken, cracked and severely distorted (this explains why my chest is bruised and very tender).
I wasn't sure what to expect prior to seeing the vehicle, but will tell you that upon viewing it's remains, things have "magically" fallen into perspective. Mom stated that she was more shaken up today than she was two weeks ago when she got the call that I'd been in an accident.
I woke up this morning feeling very sorry for myself, wishing I could be more mobile physically speaking, upset that no one replaced the toilet paper in the bathroom in the middle of the night and generally irritated overall. After seeing the car, I just feel grateful that things are not much worse!
I have been using a walker for around-the-house ambulation and was able to pick up a scooter today. This has made life much easier and I found it not nearly as difficult to get in and out of TGI Friday's for lunch today! It's amazing how little things like this can make or break your day! Here is a picture of me utilizing my geezer mobile. Please note: I usually look much better than this and do not normally wear such baggy, sloppy clothes!
2 comments:
It was good to see you today! (If only on your blog) The car was worse than I imagined it would be - you are fortunate not to be hurt worse, Val! The Lord was good - I'm glad you're O.K.! I know it will seem like a long time to be without walking - you will appreciate it so much when you are able to get around again the way you used to. I think you have a good attitude, but I will pray that the Lord will give you patience with it each day. I can somewhat sympathize with what you are going through - but I only had to be off my foot for six weeks! I'll be in touch - keep writing! :)
Thanks, Ruthanne - this was definitely an eye-openner! The scooter makes life easier and we've decided to name it "Herbie". ;-)
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