I know, I know... I do this every year but since this is my blog, I get to.
January 10, 1998
Eleven years ago today this was our van. I was the passenger. Two of our four kids were in the back and were unharmed and able to crawl out. My husband Dana had been driving and was pretty banged up. After what seemed to be an endless amount of tossing and turning and rolling, our van rested on it's side about 800 ft. down a steep embankment off the 15 freeway. It had been raining , the road was wet and that was all it took. After a long weekend of touch and go for me, it looked like I would live. I can remember regaining consciousness and my long journey began. I was a mess and my family and friends could not even recognize me.
Weeks after, I had a joyous experience as I was transported by ambulance from Palomar Hospital to Scripps in San Diego. I was being taken to a re-hab facility. As they wheeled me into the fresh air, I felt the breeze for the first time in many weeks. I will always remember how the breeze felt on my face and the smell of the fresh air. Oh, and the sunshine. I thought to myself, "dang girl, it's good to be alive!" At that moment, something as simple as this seemed so wonderful....
January 10, 1998Eleven years ago today this was our van. I was the passenger. Two of our four kids were in the back and were unharmed and able to crawl out. My husband Dana had been driving and was pretty banged up. After what seemed to be an endless amount of tossing and turning and rolling, our van rested on it's side about 800 ft. down a steep embankment off the 15 freeway. It had been raining , the road was wet and that was all it took. After a long weekend of touch and go for me, it looked like I would live. I can remember regaining consciousness and my long journey began. I was a mess and my family and friends could not even recognize me.
Weeks after, I had a joyous experience as I was transported by ambulance from Palomar Hospital to Scripps in San Diego. I was being taken to a re-hab facility. As they wheeled me into the fresh air, I felt the breeze for the first time in many weeks. I will always remember how the breeze felt on my face and the smell of the fresh air. Oh, and the sunshine. I thought to myself, "dang girl, it's good to be alive!" At that moment, something as simple as this seemed so wonderful....
Taken at Kirks birthday bash run last Thursday by Wendy Garcia
I am so happy to be alive and I have had an amazing week of running, friends, family and basketball.
I am so happy to be alive and I have had an amazing week of running, friends, family and basketball.
Today was the start of the Winter Trail Running Series. Thank you to George who gave me a sewing job in exchange for a race entry.
Chelle'b... such a great friend!
with Michelle and Kirk.
Baz gives me a hug on my special day.
with George after the race.
One thing that I loved about this race today was that I did not fall. I seem to do it every year. Here are a few shots of others who did.
One thing that I loved about this race today was that I did not fall. I seem to do it every year. Here are a few shots of others who did.
It happens every time!
Doug, Kirk, Leigh, Michelle, Steve and Gina
As I was running through the trees, I took a moment (or two, three and a few more) to really be thankful for my life. To feel the breeze on my face and the smell of the fresh air. Oh, and the sunshine. I thought to myself... "dang, girl, it's good to be alive"
Taken this week on the Morgan Trail!
5 comments:
I'm glad we still have you. Don't know where I'd be it if weren't for you 5 years ago. Love ya!
Yes It is GOOD and glad to be ur friend...love the pics and way to enjoy the trails....and glad you didn't fall this time :-)
09'is going to be ur best year yet!
Wow! Congratulations on 11 years!!
I like the new blog look. -cathy
Brad, you are my best bff, and geo and shawna... but we are cement! thanks for being there, even when we non-communicate, i know you are there as well as i for you!
Bob, you are one of the funniest people that i know. if you were on late night, i'd stay up just to watch you. i have enjoyed your friendship and i know that Dana has enjoyed talking with you as well.
cathy, i just love you! i visited your blog and yes you are right, but i am all about the "time suck" as i just barely made it out of HS. thus my need to feel the urge for "continuing education". ha! more importantly, you called me "friend". thank you very much!
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