I am sure a lot of people are aware I was in some sort of MVA. I found some pics lying around so I thought I would do a post about it. Back on July 5th, 1998 I was in B.C. for one of my cousins weddings. The wedding was over and a few days later we decided to go to White Rock Beach for the day. We had some breakfast first and headed back to my Aunt and Uncles. We then split up into different vehicles. I got into the vehicle which my cousin was driving, my sister in the passenger sit and my cousin from Lethbridge was sitting beside me in the back. I was sitting behind the driver. We started driving and were listening to some music and then blank...The next thing I remember is walking passed the mirror on my way to the bathroom. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I burst out in tears, the initial reaction of what happened to my hair. I can't remember anything from the first 8 days after the car accident. I guess the mirror woke me up. I guess we were driving through a green light when somebody decided to turn in front of us. We hit them of course and I ended up hitting my head on something in the car. I was unconscious and somebody started CPR. The ambulance came and took me away. I had a CT scan at the hospital which showed a bleed on the brain. Off to surgery I went. They ended up having to cut a piece of my skull out to relieve the pressure. They then used stainless steel to wire the piece back in. If you are wondering if I beep at the air port, I do not. Everyone asks me that. They then used 54 staples to close me back up. That is the story of my car accident back 1998. I can't believe it's been over 12 years, it truly feels like it was yesterday. I am a very lucky person. It was a very rough time in my life and it still effects me till this day. That day changed my life in so many ways. I had a plan but that plan was changed for me. When it's all said and done, I wouldn't have changed one thing. My life is pretty dang good. I have a loving husband and two beautiful children. I don't think I will ever forget and all I can do is continue on LIVING. I truly did get a second chance.
Karli -
ReplyDeleteI'm GLAD you got a second chance with life and that you're healthy and have been blessed with such a beautiful family.
Thanks for sharing this. It's inspiring for us all to read about.
Karli thanks for sharing this. I moved to town a few years after your accident so I only heard a little about it. It's crazy how our plans can be solid in our minds and then change in the blink of an eye. We are never given more than we can handle, so that testifies of the strength that you have inside. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteWow Karli, I never saw pictures but I remember you telling me the story. I can't imagine what kind of trial this would be, but your such a strong person, so you can survive anything.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
oh I remember that so well (obviously not as well as you. . .). I remember you coming back to church and everything. I am so glad that you posted to remind me how quickly life can change.
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