I honestly believe I was cursed

14 years ago

There is a curse that goes something like 'may you live an interesting life'. That must be so true for me.

Today, a GORGEOUS warm, sunny day. I took my truck to the car wash to get it detailed and enjoyed a nice chat with some folks there. I'm on my way home and I come up to an intersection. I'm the 3rd vehicle back and I hear a loud bang and next thing I realize, I see someone lying in the street.

I see people getting out of their cars, so I pull into a driveway, turn off my truck, grab my handbag and run to the scene. I see a woman talking on a cell phone and I ask her if she's calling 9-1-1. She is, and there is a man on a phone also. I run to the guy lying in the street, he's a motorcyclist and I immediately am terrified. He's moving his head and moaning so I ran to him and started talking to him, trying to get him to stop moving. I see that he's obviously got a badly broken leg (his lower leg was pointing toward his crotch) He tried to take off his helmet and was freaking out. I couldn't stop him from removing his helmet, so I cradled his head in my hands and finally someone brought me my purse to put under his head. I took off his broken glasses and asked him questions about how he was feeling. FORTUNATELY another passerby was an EMT, so he did all the other checking (pulse, checking for bleeding, etc.) I just comforted him and spoke with him trying to calm him. I asked him if we could call someone, because he was quite scared and I got someone to call his wife...and made sure they assured HER too that he was ok. I kept stroking his cheek and shielding his eyes from the sun and talking to him calmly and assuring him that EMS was on the way. A few minutes later they showed up and took over, but my purse was still under his head!

I stepped back and tried to get lookieloos out of the way. Finally they got him on a back board and gave me my purse and I was able to go home. When I got home I started shaking like a leaf and my heart was pounding so hard I thought I'd throw up. At least I know the poor man was not in imminent danger of dying...that would have been too much for me. Like I said, I think I was cursed...I live a VERY interesting life.

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IdaClaire
14 years ago
OMG! What an awful ordeal!

Actually, I don't think you are cursed ... sounds like the poor motorcyclist may be though! ;-) You were actually a blessing, in the right place at the right time, because you knew exactly what to do in the situation. I recently took a CPR/first aid class where the importance of talking to an injured individual was stressed. A soothing, reassuring presence next to them often means that the victim doesn't go into shock.

You aren't cursed.
You're a blessing to others. :-)
mitchdesj
14 years ago
I agree with auntjen, this guy was lucky you were there, you were a big help.
Yup, things do happen to you, but maybe there's a reason.
Take it easy and let your emotions unroll, this was some ordeal.
Thanks for doing that. I hope you feel better soon.
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graywings123
14 years ago
I thought you were leading up to say that someone stole your purse.
amysrq
14 years ago
I kind of believe that G-d only gives us what we are capable of handling. (S/he must think I am incompetent, because my life feels pretty easy most of the time!) I don't think anything happens by accident. You were meant to be there and that guy was very lucky to have you there for him. Lots of good karma for you too!
nicole__
14 years ago
I'm soooooooooooooo glad you were there for him! Imagine being "THAT" guy and being alone and frightened and having no one to calm him, talk to him....calling his wife. Your an angel!
cooperbailey
14 years ago
I agree he was lucky you were there. You are a good samaritan
neetsiepie
Original Author
14 years ago
Oh my gosh, I'm soooo sore. I was working on pure adrenaline, and I ran over to him, then I was apparently kneeling down next to him...under 'normal' circumstances, due to my really bad knee, running and kneeling are not part of my daily routine.

I think I am pretty good under pressure, and I guess I'm just a 'take action' kind of gal. Maybe that is the reason I live this interesting life? All I know is that I kept thinking of the time I was badly hurt in a car accident and how scared I was. I was worried about my husband and kids, and I didn't know what was wrong with me, how badly I was hurt, would I live, etc...and I just knew I couldn't live with myself if I stood around while that poor man laid in the street.

I took a first aid course over 15 years ago, but I don't remember the protocols. I guess this is one of my talents I didn't list before...I'm a cool cucumber and a take charge person under extreme circumstances, but then I break down when it's all over. I just don't know how my brother did it for all the years he was an EMT. I'm going to check in with the hospital, I don't know his last name, and I'm sure I won't be told who he is, but at least I can leave a message to tell him I hope he's going to be ok. And I hope that my actions will inspire others who were standing around to 'pay it forward' so to speak.
Shannon01
14 years ago
You were there for a reason if one believes in that sort of thing. Maybe you are a force of energy that is pulled to this sort of thing for a reason.

The other day dh and I went to breakfast, it was first outing after my surgery. As our car entered the intersection a man in a big fancy car, in a suit, talking on a cellphone ran his light and dh stopped just as the car stopped in front of us. The guy was driving at least 45mph. DH was not sure what made him stop our car, it's not like we jumped the green light too fast. All I could think was that someone was taking care of me once again, and that was my dh. He even takes care of me without even knowing it.

Some are just blessed to be there at the right time, just like you. Relax and find peace that you were there to comfort this man. I am sure he told his wife about you and she was grateful for you being there.
patty_cakes
14 years ago
Pesky, what a terrifying experience! It's obvious to me that you haven't been given a curse, but there is *someone* who definitely wants you in the right place at the right time. You obviously have a lot more to offer than you realize.

There *are* angels on earth, too. ;o)
golddust
14 years ago
Bravo, Pesky. I am bowing to you. Thanks for being you.
readerlearner
14 years ago
Not cursed, gifted and caring are the words to describe you. I will try and pay it forward if needed. Good job. There needs to be more people in the world like you. I too want to thank you for being you.

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