Cars

Yesterday was a week since the wreck. I'm doing ok, still have a lot of back and neck stiffness and pain. My shoulder and knee bother me sometimes. I'm unable to do some simple household things and still can't fully participate at work or even get down on the floor to play with DJ at home. I have transportation, but it's not very reliable. It gets us to and from school and that's all that matters at this point. To top it all off, DJ has a cold and has been waking up in the middle of the night, coughing. For a kid who sleeps 10-12 hours a night, that's rough. I also started my new work schedule this week, so I have 2 afternoons and 2 mornings there. The extra money will be very helpful, now that I have to start making car payments, but its a little overwhelming, because my morning class is 2 and 3 year olds and thats certainly an adventure!

I'm going car browsing today. I found one that I'm very interested in. Another Saturn, but newer than the one I had. DJ is going to play at his best friends house, so I can do it without the joys of bringing a child along on test drives, etc.

I got the police report this week and found out that I had been hit by a Ford Expedition. That's a very large SUV to hit my little Saturn. I have been in contact with both my insurance and the other person's insurance. The police report clears me of any fault, but the other driver is telling a very different story, which is just bizarre. I could try to explain it, but if you don't live here, it wouldn't make much sense. She knows she was at fault and is telling lies to cover her tracks. Fortunatly, there are multiple witnesses on the police report, who told the truth.

All that being said, I am extremely grateful that this accident wasn't worse. DJ was happily playing at school, and my injuries are minor. I was talking to my mom the other day, I think after we had gone to church Sunday, and I said that I felt like I almost had more Praises to God than Prayers, after everything that happened. I am very grateful for all the prayers!

Two years ago, I would have never gotten back into a car after this. Now, I'm most upset at not having a car and having to navigate the insurance and car buying process. I have come a long way, and yes, I get a little nervous at that intersection, but I know God will protect me.

I guess the point of my rambling is just that no matter how stressed out you feel or things might be a little rough, find time to praise Him for all the little victories in your life. It may be hard to see them sometimes, but good things are happening.