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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 08:23:33 AM
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My dad called me a couple hours ago and said, "Your Mama had a little fender bender this morning".
Uh huh. After we talked for a bit he said, "Well, it wasn't really a fender bender. I just didn't want to upset you."
Turns out Mom hit some black ice and flipped her Grand Cherokee on her way to work. All I could think of was how terrified she must have been. Fortunately Keith isn't busy right now and I only had two children today, so he stayed here while I rushed off to see my mom. She's ok, but a little sore. I know she'll be really sore tomorrow - I think I'm going to take my rice-in-a-sock heating pad idea but sew it up with pretty fabric. We're going back over there tonight with the girls for supper.
What really broke my heart was that she said all she could think about is: what if Michael woke up during his accident (the report says my brother fell asleep at the wheel) and realized what was happening to him? She couldn't bear the thought of him being as frightened as she was in that moment.
I hope she takes the rest of the week off work to recuperate. She had surgery on a slipped disk about 10 years ago and it still bothers her quite a bit - I hope she didn't do any damage.
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 08:33:58 AM
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| I'm glad your mom is ok. I've never been in a serious accident and can only imagine how scary it must be. And so sad for her to have that association with your brother. I hope she rests up and feels as good as new very soon. |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:11:04 AM
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Jennifer I am glad your Mama is okay, 2 years ago my kids and I were in a roll over, asa mother I know exactly what your mom was thinking, I hope she takes time off as well. Just give her lots of gentle hugs!!
Mama to 2
I am who I am
FarmGirl# 20
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:14:21 AM
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I am so glad your mom is okay!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:56:45 AM
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Oh my goodness! I am glad she's ok. And that you are close enough to go check on her. Make sure she gets lots of rest. People underestimate what a shock like that does to the body.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:05:01 AM
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How scary! Poor Mama, and look how sweet she is, worrying about your brother like that!
Farmgirl Sister #91
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:33:52 AM
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Thanks to everyone. I really appreciate the community we have here.
It really shook me up because my brother wasn't so lucky - about 4 years ago he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree. He was 23.
I can't bear the thought of losing another family member so soon.
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:42:32 PM
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Jennifer, I'm surrounding your mother with blue healing energy and knowing she is just fine. If you want me to check in on your brother (no charge, of course), email me privately.
love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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