One Year Ago

A year ago tomorrow I was driving my Saab south on the Merritt near New Canaan, CT and lost control of my car, crossed two lanes and flipped my car. Terrifying. 

I was pinned upside down by the roof while kind strangers ran up to the side of my car convinced I would be dead. Thank god for Saabs! It easily could have been a fatality, so today I wanted to pause....take a break from entertaining posts and be grateful. In the hustle and bustle of every day life, it is easy to forget how precious it is...

My Jack Russell Terrier, Auggie, also flipped and was fine. Amazing.

Auggie

Back to party posts on Monday! 

Grateful

This is a blog about entertaining with style. So why the Saab? A week ago I was driving south on the Merritt and lost control of my car, crossed two lanes and flipped my car. Terrifying. Epic. I don't recommend it.

I was pinned upside down by the roof and my seat belt while kind strangers ran up to the side of my car convinced I would be dead. Thank god for Saabs!

I was cut out of the car by the fire department and taken by ambulance to the Stamford Hospital ER. I had a concussion, swelling (my face looked like a character out of Avatar), and bruises, but was so so so lucky. My Jack Russell Terrier, Auggie, also flipped and was fine. Amazing.

Auggie

I have spent the last week laying low (yes I do my blog posts in advance - so no lack of party fun) and counting my blessings. Still can't quite believe it happened, though I do remember every minute of the crash. 

Everyone has been kind, but a few folks were extraordinary in the care that they showed me and my dog! With profuse thanks: New Canaan Fire Department, New Canaan Police Department, Mary, Dixie, Rom, Lucia, Thaddeus and Jenn. Thank you! The black eyes are fading, the swelling is gone, but this is a life changing event for sure. 

Not to worry, back to party posts on Monday!