Popular Post ag_NO_stic Posted May 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hi, ex-c fam! Wanted to let everyone know that I was recently involved in a car accident where I fractured my skull, got myself a couple concussions, a subdural hemotoma, broken capillaries in my eye.....and I'm alive. I'm okay. I'm here, been healing for about 6 weeks now. And with all the "God has saved you," "what a MIRACLE," "God had his hand on you," "I've covered you in prayer," yada yada yada. No, I didn't see Jesus. No, I didn't experience some miraculous epiphany that I've been saved from my "sins." No, he did not use this to bring me back to him. No, he does not have some kind of plan that involves using a severe brain injury to reclaim my faith. I have a shit ton of medical bills now, thanks for that, Lord. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm okay, still kicking, and more determined to see the reality of life as it is than ever before. I can't believe I ever fell for that shit. 11 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astreja Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Ow! Praise the Lord EMS personnel and doctors and nurses and lab techs. Oh, for the day that all the people bleating "Miracle!" could just open their wallets instead of their mouths, and pay cold hard cash to offset some of their imaginary friend's alleged mischief. Wishing you a fast and uneventful recovery, ag_NO_stic. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymistake Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Glad you made it. Doctors are good. I hope you have a speedy recovery. That injury sounds like absolute pain. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I know I speak for many here when I say we're glad that you survived such a terrible accident. I hope you have medical insurance to help with your bills. And we're all hoping for you to have a complete recovery. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted May 23, 2018 Super Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 It's a miracle! Glad to still have you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Joshpantera Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, ag_NO_stic said: I just wanted to let you all know that I'm okay, still kicking, and more determined to see the reality of life as it is than ever before. I can't believe I ever fell for that shit. Pastafari, every living, ever true, ever mighty! Praise Pah! Glad to hear that you're safe. Having lost two members to disease and accident recently has been sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LogicalFallacy Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hey Ag. So glad you are ok. Thanks for letting us know. Pop into chat... we miss you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yunea Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Good to see you Ag, sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you recover fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Looks like he touched you with his noodly appendages! Glad to hear that you are ok and alive. Here's to a speedy and thorough recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Aww, I'm sorry to hear this Ag! here's hoping for a speedy recovery. That's a lot to get through, it's just too bad that the fairy man up there couldn't spare it all to begin with ((Hugs)), you are missed by your friends in chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disillusioned Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 @ag_NO_stic, I'm sorry to hear about the accident, but very glad you're okay. You have been missed around here. Get better soon, and come hang out whenever you can! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator buffettphan Posted May 23, 2018 Super Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 So sorry about the accident, but it's great to hear that you are on the mend! If God had his hand in the event, it was a Major Fail. He should've picked your car up out of harm's way and set you down somewhere safely. Gee, I wonder why that didn't happen!?! Take care! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
older Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hey Ag, as a Pastafarian, were you wearing your colander at the time? You said you didn't see Jesus, but did you see the FSM? Seriously, I echo all the above re. a strong recovery. Concussions are tough injuries and the vision thing is scary. I hope you get back to normal soon. And if you've been given exercises to do, don't skip. Do what they tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Glad you are still around you sassy heathen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Citsonga ★ Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Wow. Sorry about the accident, but it's great to hear you're ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TrueFreedom Posted May 24, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2018 Damn, girl! I'm so sorry about the injury and added insult! SO glad you're still sane and okay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
◊ DestinyTurtle ◊ Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Glad you're doing ok! Take care! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwc Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Whenever you feel a seat belt around you remember that's just the FSM hugging you with his noodly appendage. mwc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disillusioned Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, mwc said: Whenever you feel a seat belt around you remember that's just the FSM hugging you with his noodly appendage. mwc This man speaks the truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhim Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Glad you're relatively OK, and thanks for checking in. About a year ago my mother was in a similarly catastrophic state in the hospital and almost died (she made a full recovery, I've been meaning to write a post on it for awhile now). So I understand what it's like to be so close to tragedy, and on top of such a horrendous burden to not have to wonder what you did to displease Jesus or what you could do to appease him and restore your fortunes. I'm glad that you're OK, and that none of us will have to engage in futile prayer circles or hapless intercession with God to effect uncertain change. We're all going to die at some point, but I'm happy that for you it isn't today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag_NO_stic Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 To all wondering about our leavenly FSM, I still have strong faith. He wrapped me up in a wedge of protection. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymistake Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, ag_NO_stic said: To all wondering about our leavenly FSM, I still have strong faith. He wrapped me up in a wedge of protection. If you feel comfortable sharing, what happened? What kind of car were you in, what type of collision and how did you survive? But only it is is not too personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag_NO_stic Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, mymistake said: If you feel comfortable sharing, what happened? What kind of car were you in, what type of collision and how did you survive? But only it is is not too personal. I'm happy to share what happened, as long as you accept what a colossal, self-declared dumbass I am without further ridicule. It was a non-collision. My husband and I were arguing on our way home from dinner one evening. I told him to stop, that I was getting out of the car, because I'm a stubborn ass. He told me, as he slowed to turn into our neighborhood, that we were exactly 1 minute from home and that he was not doing so. I opened the car door to prove a point that I would, in fact, get out of the vehicle. I, not wearing a seat-belt, fell out of the vehicle going like idk 15-30mph and hit my head on the asphalt. Started vomiting immediately, nose started bleeding, couldn't remember my birthday or anniversary, couldn't balance.... force of impact burst all the capillaries in the eye opposite the injured area. Don't remember the first 3 days or so of the hospital, was CT'd several times to make sure a blood clot in my brain wasn't getting worse. No idea how I survived, I should have died, been in a coma, broken my neck and become a quadriplegic...never said I was "street smart," now did I. My parents really are trying to use this "no idea" concept to guilt me into Gods protection. But it really feels like, "I was an idiot, coulda killed muhself, just hit my head real hard in the part of the skull designed to protect my brain from an injury such as this, dealing with the consequences." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I bet he stops the car next time... so you win that argument. Totally 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Citsonga ★ Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Thanks for sharing more details. We've all done things that weren't too smart, so don't beat yourself up about it. At least you're recovering, and I suspect that it won't happen again. Speaking of accidents, my neighbor was hit head-on by a drunk driver in February. She was fortunate to survive, but she's using a walker now as a result. The drunk guy was not only driving while intoxicated, but doing so with a minor in the vehicle, speeding, and passing in a no-passing zone. I hope he doesn't see the light of day for a very long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now