Marcy vs Car

I think the actual winner was the pavement. So yeah, if you haven't heard, I was hit by a car on Tuesday morning while riding my bike. Pretty crazy! Today marks my 3rd day in an unexpected trip to the hospital. To make a long story short: I was coming down 40th just past the Dee Events Center when a lady coming the opposite direction didn't see me and turned left. Even though she was going super slow, she still caught the back end of my bike. The impact was just enough to throw me off my bike. I landed pretty hard on the right side of my body and could tell I had suffered a little more than road rash. There were lots of people out that morning, and plenty of witnesses to help, but unfortunately I couldn't get up. The paramedics were called and I was taken a short jaunt (phew!) down to McKay Dee. After a few x-rays and a CT scan, it was determined that I had sustained 3 fractures to my pelvis. I was so lucky that I didn't have any internal, or head injuries (my helmet is pretty messed up). Thankfully my fractures are stable so no surgery is required, just a lot of pain and patience.

It's kind of surreal and definitely a reality check on how much I had taken for granted (walking, going the bathroom, showering, and especially just being a mom). On day three post accident, I am optimistic. I know it is going to be a long hard road to recovery, but I will get stronger and better every day that passes. Kirk and I are so thankful and so amazed at the outpouring of love, service and prayers in our behalf. We are so blessed. It is likely that I will be going home tomorrow, but the house will be fully equipped with a wheelchair, walker, toilet riser, shower chair, and even a hospital bed. I will be like a true grandma. Life is going to be interesting for awhile, but since I will be spending a fair amount of time in bed, I will try to post about my progress. Baby steps, baby steps...

I'm totally amazed that my road rash wasn't worse!