Not so merry Christmas! (long post)

[jaydee]

I realize that Christmas is well and truly over - but I am only just getting back to the computer after my not so happy Christmas.

On Christmas eve I was having a great ride - weather was cool and I was thinking that one of you lovely people in the snow had bottled some cold weather and sent it my way to cool down the summer.

I saw the car on my left, it slowed down and I assumed the driver had seen me and would stop at the Give Way sign at the intersection. So I kept pedalling - and the car accelerated into me. I heard the crash and was flying through the air before hitting the ground on my left side, left arm stretched out as if I was body surfing.

The car stopped, as did a couple of others. Police were just down the road so they were there quickly too. Ambulance called and I was hauled off to hospital, the bike taken to the police station. The driver who hit me was most distressed too - and his mum arrived to take him home I think.

Well, broken collarbone and ribs, and pulled muscles all through the chest. I live alone with all my family interstate, so I had to call on a cycling friend to collect me from the hospital and take me home. I have a 2 storey home and there was no way I could manage the stairs so my friend hauled cushions and blankets downstairs for me.

I was not going to tell my family until after Christmas as I didn't want to upset them for Christmas. But when they rang me on Christmas day I burst into tears and confessed. I couldn't do a thing for mysel at that`stage so my dear 76 year old dad hopped on a flight straight away and was with me that` afternoon. Of course that meant leaving my mum by herself which was a real worry as she is a bit wobbly herself.

But with Dad helping, I was able to get on a flight on the 28th December and come up here to recover - and keep an eye on mum too.

I am pretty good now considering - the sling is gone for the collarbone and as long as I am careful I can do most things for myself.

I am still keen on the idea of riding but am not too sure when it will happen and how nervous I will be. I still have to get the bike etc sorted - it was damaged but I won't know the extent till I get home.

As much as I get embarrassed by wearing lycra, it was`a huge bonus in the crash as I slid along the top of the road and lost very little skin at all.

My first crash - and one I do not ever wish to repeat!!

[GraysonKelly]

Good Heavens! Jaydee, I'm so sorry to hear about all that. What an awful way to spend the holidays. I'm happy to hear that you are on the road to recovery and received some love and help from your folks. I'll keep sending positive thoughts for a continued recovery.
Hugs to you,
Gray

[lph]

aaw, that's terrible, jaydee! glad your folks could come help you when you needed it. painless healing to you!

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi Jaydee

I was just about to log off and suddenly noticed your thread.

Oh you poor thing, Christmas as well.

May you mend really quickly but it is so good to know you are with your parents, sounds like you will all be looking after each other.

Sending lots of hugs and good karma across the pond.

Clock

[crazycanuck]

OOO..Jaydee Crap!!

I'm sorry to hear you've had a crash YOu'll heal soon & be back on your bike soon!!!

I know what it's like to be off your bike for a while(did something similar in the collarbone/sternum area..), as do many TE'ers!!

Please take care of yourself & ensure if you need any help..ASK!!!

Take care

C

[sbctwin]

Please take care, Jaydee. I hope your wounds heal quickly.

[gnGracie]

Big hugs to you, Jaydee! What a scare that must have been for you! I'm so glad you're with your parents during your recovery. I don't think we ever outgrow the comfort provided by Mom & Dad.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Bike Potato]

I'm so sorry to hear about your crash, but REALLY glad it wasn't any worse. And what a great dad, I'm glad he could come out and get you!
Hope you're feeling better soon.

[jaydee]

Thanks so much for good wishes everyone. I have felt the need to be a bit stoic here with family - put on a brave face when I wanted to curl up and cry, but all your good wishes have made me feel well on the way to recovery.

I must admit there have been a couple of funny moments - waking up in the middle of the night to find Dad peering into my face about 6 inches away. He had left his glasses upstairs and couldn't see whether I was`awake or not. And him coming back from the shop with a bucket of ice-cream when I had asked him to get aspirin - he is`a little deaf!

[ClockworkOrange]

I must admit there have been a couple of funny moments .......................Dad coming back from the shop with a bucket of ice-cream when I had asked him to get aspirin - he is`a little deaf!

Hi Jaydee

I expect your Dad did hear but probably thought the ice cream would be better for his 'little girl'! You didn't say what flavour it was?

Anyway jaydee, how are you repairing bet the bruising is coming out well, are you still being made a fuss of or are you now back home?

Take it easy anyway.



Clock

[bmccasland]

Jaydee,
Yeah, up-date girl! How are you feeling? How's the bike? Are you happy to be back in your own bed?

Hope you're feeling better!

[RoadRaven]

Sending you healing thoughts from Aotearoa too, Jaydee.
And for your parents too... how great your family are able to step up and support you in this way.

[Red Rock]

Hope you continue to heal. Wow! a bucket of ice cream. Hope you all are enjoying eating it. I have a friend who is a little hard of hearing too, so I understand.

What a great family to come pick you up and help you get healthy.

Best wishes,
Red Rock

[derailed]

ice cream instead of aspirin; you are still his little kid =) That's very sweet.
As saddened as I am that you are suffering, I am so glad you have this time with your folks.

edit: thanks Aquila. I try to be the voice I would need to hear, so perhaps they will come back when I need them as well.

[malkin]

Glad to hear you are on the mend.

The ice cream/asprin mix up is classic, and who knows for sure, ice cream might have healing powers!