Had a car crash today. Me with my wee girlies in the back. Feeling wobbley now but thankful that no one was hurt. It was a young guy driving like a bat out of hell, colliding with the passenger side. I've never been a driver in an accident before and hope I never am again - it all happened so incredibly quickly but I remember fighting to keep the car on the road and the heart-stopping scream from my smallest in the back. When the car came to a standstill I got them out and they were FINE. Not a scratch not a bruise and I could have kissed the ground we stood on with relief - I would have embraced that young driver like a long-lost relative knowing that they were safe. It's moments like these that you know you would slice open one of your own major arteries if it would mean you could protect children. Total weirdness, there I was walking away from a car accident like I had won a million bucks.

And everyone was awesome, I know in the past I have written about how I have learnt to rely on the kindness of strangers. This occasion was no different. People came out of nowhere to help. A lovely guy stayed with me to help with the girls, someone else came over offering food and drinks. Several people stayed to be witnesses. The police were fab and the poor young guy who ran into us was totally shaken up but lovely as well. Just when you might feel like you're losing your faith in humanity people turn around and show you how incredibly decent and kind they can be. Love that. Love you too lovely reader.

It's all too herbal now so must go and pass out with a glass of wine on the lounge. xxx

Comments

[Kate]

So so glad you are all ok. Hope that horrible shakey feeling goes away soon.

[kate]

Jesus Nan! glad to hear you and your precious cargo are a.ok.

Have a bottle xx

[Michelle]

Good grief! What a shock for you all. I hope that wine soothes those nerves.

xx

[Carol @perennial]

Definitely a moment that calls for wine. Glad you are all safe.

[jodie]

A thousand wonderful hallelujahs... car crashes are instant splitingly fast.

[Kate]

I think it's the noise of a car crash.
And that feeling of uncontrol in slow motion.
You poor things.
Biggest, hugest love to you all.
I wish you the most boring Sunday.
xxxxx

[melania]

Gah, I *hate* crashes, so glad to hear that you and your girls are just fine. I have been in accidents and stopped at accidents (nothing too bad), called ambulances and hugged strangers after helping them out of car windows, it is all so surreal and awful and relieving when all is ok. Peaceful sleep and happy Sunday to your and sweet ones. xo

[Tania]

Heart in throat over here. Gulp vino for me too please. And do something really boring tomorrow - just to humour me?

[Mike Clark]

Good thing everyone was safe! I was moved with how the people managed to help you go through with it, even if no one got bruised, injured, or hurt in any way. They must’ve seen how emotional you all were after the accident… Car accidents do happen quickly, but the effects are sometimes lasting.

[Javier Hoppes]

It's great to know that there are people who helped you after the crash. This is a scary experience, but at the same time, it's heartwarming to see people you barely know help you and your daughters. Knowing a good personal injury lawyer can also be a big help to you in times like this.