So, the number one thing they teach you when you start this journey is that the surgery is not an answer. It is a tool. A tool to help you on your journey. Today, I needed that tool. I really needed it.
So, last night, we were supposed to get snow. It apparently stalled out before it got to us, and was supposed to start at 9am. So, when it started flurrying, I decided to run out before it got too bad (we were only supposed to get an inch, but I don't like driving in snow, especially when I need new tires). Well, on my way home from the store, with my almost two year-old daughter in the back seat, I slid off the road. Now, before I continue with the rest of the story, neither she nor I are injured. Now, to continue... I almost hit a tree. And when I say ALMOST, I mean that the front of my car was less than two inches from hitting the tree. However, when I went off the road, I hit a large concrete... block? Boulder? Something. My wheel went over it, since it was almost level with the road, and I was stuck. My door wouldn't open more than an inch or two.
If this had happened BEFORE I started my journey, I would have been stuck in the car at this point. I drive a 2006 Nissan Altima. My front seats are SMALL. There is not much room in the front. Plus, I have a center console. A gear shift, and a compartment/arm rest. In order to get OUT of the car, I had to climb over said center console, and climb up out of the passenger side (the car was slightly at an angle). 97# lighter than I was when I started, yes, I was able to do it. If this had happened in April or before? Nope. I'd 100% have been stuck. So, here's my shoutout to my surgeon, and all the people at the office. You all made a scary situation LESS scary.
It's moments like that that really hit home that I'm doing the right thing.
So... my car? We'll see. No engine damage. I'm a little worried about the frame, and had to file an insurance claim, so, we'll see what happens. *sigh*
~♥~
Lady D
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