| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| bramble |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 10:26:38 AM
Hi girls! I can't tell you how strongly I feel about this but I will try. Whenever a child (mine or others) gets in my car, we don't move until we are buckled,ALL of us. I never pull out before buckling, NEVER. I won't drive with anyone in my car unbuckled, and I mean ANYONE, big burly men included.I have always felt this way and now I know why.
Just over a week ago I was less than a mile from my house when out of nowhere a woman in her 60's did not stop for a Stop sign and plowed into my car, totalling it and trapping me in the car for nearly an hour. I was wearing my seatbelt. The car was totalled and declared a loss at the scene but I sustained some very major bruises, bumps and hit my head but I was not totalled. The police officer who knew me kept saying "Thank God you always wear your seatbelt and the kids weren't with you". His son has frequently been in my car. I have been feeling the effects all week and bemoaning the loss of my dependable and beloved car but I am still here. WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS!!!
(And yes, I am thanking God...)
with a happy heart |
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| ladybugsmom6 |
Posted - Nov 16 2005 : 3:38:16 PM
I totally agree. 6 years ago we were also in a simular accident my husband was driving and we had two little babies in the van. I praise God we always wear seatbelts, and also that you do too! My best advice Bramble is to be seen by a chiropractor. Evenif your back isnt hurting now, you can save alot of trouble in the years to come just keeping your spine in line, our spines are our nerve centers!
-Tami
livin' right and loven' life! |
| Kate |
Posted - Nov 07 2005 : 09:28:28 AM
Bramble~ Hugs and Kisses from us at the farm!! We are sure glad you're safe. It really brings it home when something happens to ones we know. We're glad you're doing good.
Kate
Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.....unless they are spelling mistakes. |
| prairiemaid |
Posted - Nov 07 2005 : 08:58:46 AM
Thank goodness you are alright!!!
Seatbelts are the LAW here but I know there are still lots that don't use theirs. I don't get it, especially when it comes to children. Wake up!
Call me old fashioned. |
| greyghost |
Posted - Nov 07 2005 : 08:03:21 AM
Glad you are okay Bramble! How scary! |
| bramble |
Posted - Nov 06 2005 : 1:24:47 PM
Thanks everyone! I am taking it easy and there are only two days of school this week so my recovery has been extended without too much trouble.Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers, but aside from blowing off some steam, I really feel so strongly about wearing seatbelts that I had to share the story with you all. It doesn't matter where you are or how far you are going...Please stay safe for you loved ones and buckle up! Love to you all!
with a happy heart |
| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Nov 06 2005 : 08:39:48 AM
Bramble,
Thanks for letting us know about your accident, I, too am so glad that you are okay and came through without anymore seious injuries than what you had. And you should yell about wearing seat belts, it is very important and very much necessary to save lives as you are a living testament to that very fact.
Let your body heal and take it slow to give it the time it needs. I will be praying for a complete recovery without any lasting setbacks. So glad you are with us, Bramble.
In His hands,
Lynda
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt. |
| Eileen |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 3:41:33 PM
OH Bramble!!!!!!! So glad you are still safe. Sending lots of ((HUGGS)) but not too tight, I know they probably hurt a little.
Eileen
Songbird; singing joy to the earth |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 12:59:59 PM
AND A BOOSTER SEAT FOR ANYONE UNDER 80 LBS!!My poor husband has had to retreive a toddlers body from a tree and an another time a ditch. Both were deceased and flew out thru the windshield on impact. Horrible and heartbreaking for everyone on scene. I know as kids get older they don't want to sit in them, but they MUST!
PS Glad you are okay Ms. Bramble! |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 12:33:56 PM
I second that! Where would the farmgirl movement and this forum be without our Bramble. With regards to insurance companies, I discovered, after my house burned down, that I had just inherited a new full-time job--filing the claim! Be diligent and don't take no for an answer--hard to do when you've just gone through a near-tragedy. So happy to know you're still "with a happy heart." As Lorij always says, "Be safe!" |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 12:21:14 PM
Bramble!!!!! Thank God you are alright, and I hope you do not have any delayed problems crop up. It is so scary to be in an accident, and I am so grateful you are alright and that you were wearing your seatbelt. Thinking of you, dear friend and farmgirl! Bless you! |
