The Reinvention Experts Helping You Reinvent for Today's World

It's interesting how quickly your life can change. I was on my way from a wonderful business meeting and heading to the grocery store to stock up for the week, as I exited the interstate onto a mini-interstate I was hit... just imagine watching a movie and seeing a car flip over, well I was not in a movie but my car flipped and within minutes I found myself upside down and mildly alert. I noticed about six or so people looking at me, asking me if I was alright and suggesting I get out of my car. I could not believe it, I looked down and saw my windshield in a million little pieces, everything had fallen down in my car, my purse was upside down and I could not find my glasses. I was in a state of shock for what seemed like forever and for a moment really angry that my perfect day was now ruined by this major inconvenience.

I felt my body to ensure I was not paralyzed or bleeding, and for a quick moment I screamed in fear of what could have happened. One of the nice folks talking to me and trying to coach me to get out of my car said please tell me your name and give me a phone number. I have to say I have the worst memory when it comes to phone numbers and often depend on my speed dial but at that very second a number rolled off my tongue. Although I was surrounded by strangers I felt so cared for and not alone. I got help and crawled out of my car and was immediately directed to sit on the ground. A volunteer firefighter put something around my neck and made sure my back was straight. I was encouraged to not move, although I was anxious to see the condition my car was in... next thing I know my mom is on the phone and I became 7 years old again. I reassured my mom all the way in Texas that I was ok and that I would call her back as soon as I could. Now, the ambulance professionals were on the scene and took good care of me. Again, I was encouraged to not move anything but I silently worried about my stuff --- my glasses, purse, ipad.. I know it's silly but I worried. What was so touching is, one by one strangers bought over my stuff and ask me if I needed anything. I was put on a board and transferred into an ambulance once I agreed to get check out.

It was all so surreal, I could not believe this just happened and wondered about the other driver but nobody told me anything or very little. It was all about making sure I was ok, I do know that the other driver did not need medical care and they were able to drive their car away from the scene after they gave a statement to the police. I wasn't as lucky but I felt very blessed that the strangers around me made me feel like they were family. The ambulance professionals took pictures of my car for me as requested and helped me reach my family. I remember speaking to the police for a moment.

What's shocking is as you look at the pictures you can see the firemen and police on the scene but I did not see any of that, it was the goal of the emergency professionals to make sure I was ok and they did so well. I have to tell you that times like this really make me appreciate others. I was just a human being that was hurt and scared and other humans that didn't know me took care of me like I was family. I cry as I write this for you.

I'm doing better now, it's been nearly a month and I do not have any critical injuries that I can see but I'm staying under the doctor's care, just in case. I have to tell you something so funny. I found myself a little bored once I got into the emergency room so I emailed one of the pictures of my car once it was turned back over... and within minutes got so much love from my facebook family. I love technology. I had an earpriece in one ear talking to my family and on my ipad uploading and emailing, the doctor walked in and said wow... you are part of the technology generation. I put everything aside and got checked out by amazing medical professionals that again treated me like family and then got picked up by my friends.

I share this story with you to share my near death experience and to celebrate the strangers that took care of me...

Do you have an experience that you can share.... and how did it change your life? your perspective?