Dear Ones,
In just a couple of days, it will be a month since the accident...
When I let myself think about those few horrible seconds that altered my life, it is all very surreal. I've heard different accounts from close friends and my family and it brings me back to the same place. I haven't felt any anger yet...I don't suppose I have the strength for that. I have felt a great deal of remorse. In the beginning, for not wearing my seat belt. Then as the days went on, for my family, especially Steve, to have no control over "fixing" me. All the hours of waiting, with no answers. When he first saw me in the Trauma Unit, all I could do was cry and tell him over and over how sorry I was. There was a small consolation for me when Steve and Ted (his tow truck driver from the USPS) went over to the impound lot because they thought the VW van was released. They were going to get our personal belongings out and tow it to private property. It turned out they wouldn't release the van. All 3 vehicles involved in the accident will remain impounded until the case goes to the Grand Jury. Before they left the lot,Ted told Steve that it was a good thing I wasn't wearing my seatbelt...the dashboard on the driver's side was completely smashed into the driver's seat...
Well, the title of this entry is steps forward...
thanks for your patience while I vented.Tomorrow, we both have appointments with orthopedic surgeons. Mine is with Dr. Wyrick, the surgeon that operated on both Katie and I.
I will be eager to get news about any therapy and when I may return to work. Katie's appointment is her check up from the corrective surgery she had on her ankle last November. Dr.Wall will find some hardware has taken up permanent residence in her right leg. Convocation for Winton Woods is Friday and I want to make an appearance. I don't know if I'll make it through the day but I think it will be great to see my co-workers and really wonderful for them to see me...
Katie's move-in day back to Wright State is Sept 3
and classes start on Sept 8.
I believe she is ready. We have a time conflict with replacing her wheelchair, which was totaled in the accident. So she may have to rent an electric scooter! I'm confident that Katie will get back to Wright State just fine. There will be emotional times for her but let's be honest folks...Mom is going to be a mess. I am not ashamed to admit that I plan on falling apart for a few days and then get back to the business of being strong. Please be patient with me...I have no intention of changing my mind on this one! I'll keep you posted.
Love from me to you - Dona Sue
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