A Car Accident + A Holiday Break (from Blogging)

Posted: December 11, 2012

Remember my recent post about my sweet Babycakes, whom I love more than she'll ever know, who lights up my world, who was my inspiration to get healthy, who is my little love bug? Well, I got the call no parent ever wants to hear yesterday:  Babycakes was in a terrible rollover car crash, with my inlaws, and I needed to get the to the emergency room as soon as possible.  I can't even describe that feeling adequately. Stomach sinking to the floor. Immediate sense of the need to vomit. Heartache. Tears. Fear. Anger. Sadness. Regret. Second-guessing. Disorientation...it took me like 5 full minutes to properly google search directions to the hospital.  My fingers wouldn't type through the tears.

A True Miracle

Before I go into too many more details, the ending of the story is good.  Babycakes is FINE. God was definitely protecting her... she only had a slight red rash on her arm from the side airbag deploying next to her. No cuts. No bruises. No aches. No broken anything. No whiplash. No nothing.  She's asking lots of questions..."why did we get in a car crash?" "why was the tire on the roof (b/c they landed sideways)", "where is my carseat?" "why was poppa bleeding?" ... and a few statements: "I don't like car crashes, momma."  and my favorite: "that was not a good parking spot."  No, Babycakes, it sure wasn't.

My inlaws are dealing with soreness and concussions and will be following up with more doctors this week.  The cause of the crash is still unknown.  My father-in-law "blacked out" and has zero recollection of the details of the crash.  He blacked out, went across the oncoming traffic lane, along the shoulder, and then off an embankment about 20 feet down, rolling multiple times. They did an EKG and CT scan to make sure it wasn't related to his recent heart attack or from a stroke or something, but all that came back clean. So, all we're left with, at the moment, is questions.

As soon as they came to a stop at the bottom of the hill, Babycakes yelled: "GET ME OUTTA MY CARSEAT, BRAMA!!!!!!!"

Soooooooooo, my friends... I am still very much in shock over this whole thing. It's been one awful month, but:

I'm thankful.

I'm hugging my baby girl and kissing her more than ever.

And I'm not letting her outta my sight.

...for a long long while.

Please pray for my entire family as we deal with these events:


Holiday Break (from Blogging):

With all that's been going on, the upcoming move into our new house, a trip to Arizona for Christmas, and spending more time with my girl, I am going to be taking an extended (but short) break from blogging until the new year. approximately 3 weeks.  I have many exciting plans and things to share with you in January, including plans for a No Sugar Sweet Life cookbook (!!!!!!!!!) so please be sure to stay tuned and come back come January 1.

**PS. Some of my friends wanted to know about the car seat that Babycakes was in. Here is the info:  She was in a Safety 1st carseat (not her best/most expensive one...the Britax Marathon 70 was in my car as she spends more time with me), but this secondary one sure did great.  We bought it at Costco... here's the link.

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Comments

Submitted by Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog - December 11, 2012 - 11:10pm

I saw the title and my heart sank!! Thank God Babycakes is ok! Someone was definitely looking out for everyone in the car!

Submitted by Tricia - December 11, 2012 - 11:15pm

I am so glad your babycakes and inlaws are ok. You are so right this is not something any parent wants to hear.

Submitted by Christina Eckhart - December 11, 2012 - 11:18pm

So glad that everyone is ok and I hope your father in law finds out what's going on. He must be mortified, that poor man.

Submitted by Wanda - December 11, 2012 - 11:42pm

Thankful that no one was seriously injured and praying they find the cause of your FILs blackout.

Submitted by corrie anne - December 11, 2012 - 11:53pm

So scary. I'm so thankful everyone is okay. Your family is in my prayers. Enjoy your Christmas break!! A cookbook!?!? :)

Submitted by Wendy - December 11, 2012 - 11:54pm

So glad BC and the in laws are all Ok, how scary I was envisioning it as you described it, I have been in a few car accidents they can be very scary, take time to relax and enjoy your holidays, looking forward to a healthier happier 2013, take care and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours.

Submitted by Treacy Brockman - December 12, 2012 - 12:02am

My heart sank as I read your post!!! OMG!! I read your blog and posts daily. I to am from Colorado and now live in AZ. I am literally sick to my stomach as well. Crying with anguish and joy...my heart grows for you, Baby Cakes, your Husband and your Parenst and your In-Laws. If you need anything, anything at all! while you are in AZ, please let me know. I know tons of healthy spots to eat, great places to take Baby Cakes on outside adventures or if you would just like a great juice or a cup of tea. And If you need a place to scream, freak out, lose your sh**, you are very welcome to my back yard, my house, my pool, our playhouse...whatever you need. Lean on us, your followers, your friends. May peaceful dreams replace the angst. Angels were among you today.

Submitted by stephanie wilson - December 12, 2012 - 12:15am

What a fright! So happy to know everything turned out well for all involved. I hope your Father-in-law is able to recover and find the source of the problem. God's goodness is real and present in your life! Prayers to you and yours!

Submitted by elle | nutritionella - December 12, 2012 - 12:24am

So glad everyone is okay - enjoy your much deserved break with your loved ones!

Submitted by Michelle @ Eat Move Balance - December 12, 2012 - 5:29am

So glad to hear your daughter and in-laws are okay! Extra, extra hugs this season--and extra extra thanks, too.

Submitted by Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean - December 12, 2012 - 6:25am

so glad everyone's ok! thinking of you guys! have a great break!

Submitted by Bonnie - December 12, 2012 - 7:21am

So glad everyone is ok first of all! I know that's a scary call to get, I've had one but it was my daughter driving 9 days after getting her license. I don't blame you AT ALL for taking a break from blogging. Enjoy your holidays and we will all still be out here in cyber land when you come back :)

Submitted by susan - December 12, 2012 - 8:18am

Thank God everyone is safe! This one brought fear to my heart and tears to my eyes Kelly. I pray that everyone heals quickly and for God's peace for all of you.

Submitted by Lindsay - December 12, 2012 - 8:43am

Praise the Lord!! So glad to hear that everything is ok!
And I'm going to be taking a break soon too! Feels good to REST our minds once in a while!

Submitted by Shawna - December 12, 2012 - 9:20am

So glad your baby girl is OK! No mention of gramma, so I assume she is OK, too, and that poppa isn't found later to have anything seriously wrong. He must feel awful emotionally to know his precious granddaughter could have been hurt or worse. Prayers to all.

Submitted by Kathy - December 12, 2012 - 9:24am

I'm very happy Babycakes & your in-laws are ok. God is always by our side to watch over us. Have a Beautiful Christmas, Be Safe in your travels. looking forward to all that is new in 2013!!

Submitted by Amber - December 12, 2012 - 9:30am

You can always count on the perspective of a child to bring a little bit of laughter into a situation like this. Definitely not a good parking spot. So thankful for the safety of your family, and thankful for your courage to be transparent with all aspects of your life. Enjoy the holidays with your family and precious babycakes.

I'll be enjoying the time from today until Christmas Eve enjoying a fast- giving up sugar and grains and enjoying lots of veggies, fruits, and juices thanks to your inspiration.

Submitted by Wanda Rygor - December 12, 2012 - 9:42am

God and the angels were watching..Thank God your baby is ok and your inlaws just have to deal with some cuts and bruises..God Bless your family, may you all heal soon!

Submitted by wendy l. bullock - December 12, 2012 - 9:57am

My goodness..God and his angels were certainly there..Prayers and blessings to all of your family...So glad no one was hurt more serverly..hugs wendy

Submitted by Valerie - December 12, 2012 - 10:17am

Thank God for angels! Praying for you and your family!

Submitted by Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt - December 12, 2012 - 10:34am

So glad everyone is recovering, wow what a terrible ordeal, but thank goodness everyone is safe.

Submitted by Mollie @ Sprinkles of Life - December 12, 2012 - 10:46am

Wow!!
How scary for your whole family! Thank God everyone is ok. It's been a rough few weeks for your father-in-law. He's in my thoughts. And seriously so happy that everything turned out ok!!

Submitted by JoAnna @ JoAnna Thinks - December 12, 2012 - 11:53am

Whew, so many close calls for you this month (too many!). I am so glad everyone is ok. I saw the picture of the car and I lost my breath, I'm so glad your baby girl is safe and sound and so are your in-laws. You take a much deserved break and we will all be here when you get back. Anxiously awaiting your cookbook as well :)

Submitted by Emily - December 12, 2012 - 11:59am

How terrifying! I'm so glad everyone is ok. Enjoy your break and your holiday season!

Submitted by Susan - December 12, 2012 - 12:12pm

What an ordeal! I am so glad to hear everyone is ok. I can't imagine the shock of receiving a call like that. Hug your babycakes tight, indeed. You have so much to be thankful for. Have a blessed Christmas. See you next year!!

Submitted by Jan - December 12, 2012 - 12:58pm

Hugs and Prayers to you and your family! I hope 2013 will be a much better year for you and your extended family!

Submitted by Jan - December 12, 2012 - 12:59pm

Hugs and Prayers to you and your family! I hope 2013 will be a much better year for you and your extended family!

Submitted by Irina S. - December 12, 2012 - 1:41pm

Your family will be in my thoughts. Have a warm holiday season :)

Submitted by Stephanie - December 12, 2012 - 3:28pm

Thank you Jesus that everyone is ok! I would have been a hot mess too, have a wonderful break enjoying your family.

Submitted by Calee - December 12, 2012 - 4:40pm

glad to hear that everybody's mostly okay. i hope your FIL feels better and that Kaela recovers from the trauma. See you in 3 weeks! e-mail (or text/call) if there's anything else you need for your big surprise.

Submitted by Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning - December 12, 2012 - 4:42pm

OMG Kelly!!!! I'm so glad that everyone is okay!!! But, wow- that is so scary. I hope that your father-in-law gets better too with what is going on with his health.
Makes you really see how life can change in the blink of an eye!
xoxo

Submitted by Brittany - December 15, 2012 - 10:36am

Praise the Lord everyone was safe!! Enjoy your break with your family. I pray everything is ok with your father-in-law blacking out!!

Submitted by Heather - December 16, 2012 - 8:03pm

xoxoxoxxo

Submitted by Monica - December 21, 2012 - 12:28am

I am so sorry Kelly. I hope your family finds rest n peace over this break

Submitted by BeckyA - December 25, 2012 - 9:32pm

So glad your precious girl and family are all okay. How scary! Will be praying for you all and your in-laws especially, peace and clarity.

Submitted by Tracy @ Momaical - January 5, 2013 - 10:20pm

You poor, poor thing. That is quite an ordeal for all you to deal with - especially so close to the holidays. Thankfully everyone was ok and you can smother your little one with love.

Submitted by Danielle @ Truffles n' Treadmills - January 6, 2013 - 1:36am

So happy that everyone was okay!

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