From: "Abbe Macbeth" To: "michael stephen fuchs" Subject: RE: Razor's Edge 2006.12.21 Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:13:32 +0000 Michael - it's very interesting that you sent this out just now. I know you always do, but the timing is especially ironic this year. Last Wednesday (Dec 13), I was involved in a very serious car accident. Exactly what you said was most common happened: I was on a two lane road (Georgetown Pike), heading towards 495 to go to work, and the traffic was fairly heavy. I was coming around a curve, and suddenly a large white van was coming straight at me, in my lane. I got hit almost head on - he crashed into my driver's side front wheel, crushing the whole front of my (brand-new) car, and causing a lot of damage. I was INCREDIBLY lucky. No cuts, no breaks, just lots of bruises and a pretty bad case of whiplash, as well as burns from the seatbelt and a little chest pain from the airbag. But as of today, I am feeling much better - the healing is coming along nicely. I had a series of neck xrays, as well as a CT scan of my abdomen, as I had some abdominal pain, but everything has come back negative, so things could have been much worse. My car was totaled, and I am waiting to hear from the other guy's insurance company (hopefully tomorrow) as to what they are going to offer. He was 100% at fault - got a ticket for failure to control a vehicle - so I guess that's a positive. I was (and still am) very shaken up - couldn't get the feel or sound of the crash out of my head for a few days. I just drove for the first time yesterday, and I am very apprehensive when I see vehicles similar in appearance heading towards me - I am definitely taking larger roads now. So, I am ok, but I wanted to let you know. It's been quite an experience - I haven't been able to get to work, as only in the past couple of days have I been able to turn my head at all. I still have some abdominal pain, and some nasty bruises, but I am getting better. I'm just trying to take it easy until after the holidays, when I think I will be much better and can get back to work. In happier news, I am so glad that you're back in the country, and if you want to come by and visit, please let me know when - our guest room is yours. I hope you have a very happy holiday, and I will talk to you soon! love, abbe