Near death has given me perspective...

So, for those of you who did not hear, I was in a horrible car accident Dec. 1. I woke up that morning feeling like I shouldn't go to work that day, but I brushed off that feeling. I got in the car and started to drive to work in Rigby. I then had a feeling I should slow down, so I did from my usual 70 to 60 mph. The roads seemed fine, but I felt like I should drive extra carefully that morning. I glanced down and it was almost 8 a.m. That was the last thing I specifically remember before what happened next...

It was such a weird, out-of-body experience. Suddenly I'm sliding all over the highway. I don't feel any fear, I don't feel anything really. I swerved into the passing lane, then back into my lane, then through the passing lane again and through the median and onto on-coming traffic. I remember 4 or 5 cars passed me and I was determined to get back into the median. It felt so surreal and dream-like the whole time. The next thing I know, I'm on the ground with a few people surrounding me. I forget what they were saying, all I remember is that I kept asking them when I would wake up because I still thought I was dreaming. I was told I was in an accident and put into an ambulance. I was so confused and disoriented because I don't remember getting hit or feeling any pain or anything.

I was taken to the hospital in Idaho Falls and the doctors and nurses were astounded. I was hit by a car and t-boned by a semi-truck and I walked away with just bumps and bruises! Nothing was broken- except my car. It was completely totaled. Many people might have cried, saying "Why me!" But, I was completely humbled and grateful. Sometimes in this chaotic world we live in, we forget that the Lord loves us and is watching over us. This experience has deeply impacted my testimony on that. I have always feared being a part of a car accident. And, the Lord knew that. He made this horrible experience into one that I can move forward from quickly. I don't remember the accident at all and I didn't go through much pain. Sure, I still hurt- my body aches and I did get a twisted knee out of it- but, it could of been sooooo soooo much worse. The doctors said if the car hit me just a couple of inches to the left, I would have died. To add insult to injury though, the Idaho State Police gave me a ticket for driving too fast- but, like I said, I don't remember the roads being too bad.

This experience has opened my eyes so much. The Lord has lovingly given me a second chance at life! I don't know why, but I am so grateful and am determined to really live my life in the fullest- and that includes blogging more, too. :)

I am recovering very well and hope to get back to work on Monday- though I am terrified of the commute now. I still have bruises and I swollen hip and knee, but I am doing great. Thanks everyone for all your support through this. I'm so grateful!!!!

To view the news release of my accident, click here: http://www.localnews8.com/news/25971793/detail.html