While en route to the Haney to Harrison Relay last Friday, I was in a car accident. The first in 20 years, to be exact. When you respond to someone else's accidents for a living, it's easy to disassociate yourself from what's gone on; you assess the situation, determine safety and begin doing what is necessary to help. When you're actually "in" an accident it's a whole other story. I felt as though I was a bit on "auto-pilot", but was able to call the guys at work (as well as RCMP and BCAS) for help. It was such a relief to see them arrive.
I was OK, though had some low back pain, of which I got looked at that evening by a Doctor. I was told to take some time off work and go for some physiotherapy. As the dust settled, or even in amidst the dust, I was scared to acknowledge that training, work and life as I knew it could possibly be compromised. In reality, I got off extremely fortunately...for this, I am ETERNALLY grateful. What "could have been" was an unsettling prospect, and, sadly, possibly a reality for one of the persons involved.
So, here I was...time "off" work/play, and a bit worse for wear. I have a great physio and chiropractor who have got me back to functional again. It's a slow process, they tell me, but are very encouraging in resuming "normal" daily activities...yahoo! I am grateful for being fit and strong, but it's funny how everything can change in the blink of an eye.
I'm happy to say that it's been nice having time off...time spent with friends and family, eating good food and yes, even drinking some wine (...insert "gasp" here...)! But...with Doctor's note firmly in hand, I went back to work 6 days post accident and am feeling good. I spun with the girls this past Friday and it felt great. I had a little swim tonight, which also felt great...it's good to be back.
Oh, and for the record...ALWAYS wear seat belts...they save lives!
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