When misfortune strikes, good things can happen too. I have experienced much kindness over the past couple of weeks, and thanks are in order.
To whoever dragged me out of my car.
To the police who attended the scene, took my wallet and phone from my pocket, and then kept them safe to give to my wife later. They keep ringing up reminding me that I have to pay a 400 baht fine for having a crash (this is a standard fine apparently!). I look forward to thanking them in person.
To the taxi driver who stopped at the scene and volunteered to take me into hospital. Sorry for the blood on the upholstery, I plan to meet up with you when I am a little better and press some cash into your palm.
To everyone at Bangkok Pattaya who looked after me with a smile. Your hot compresses are the best!
To everyone who visited, called, e-mailed or left comments on this site. Special mention has to go my friend Tic and his girlfriend who drove all the way from Bangkok to wish me well.
Last, to she who must be obeyed. On the night of the accident she sent me a message saying “I love you. We will get through this together.” And we have. My role in getting through this together has been to lie down and be looked after. Her role has been to wash me, dress me, feed me, organise everything that needs to be organised in respect of hospitals, insurance companies etc., while still finding time to do her job. Throughout she has been her usual cheerful, cheeky self. I could not wish for a better companion in life.
Two to three months of recuperation lie ahead before I can return to my previous carefree existence of taking photos and windsurfing. Given the apparent size of the accident, I also have to be thankful that a normal life is something I can look forward to.
I’m a lucky man, in so many ways.
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2008-11-04| Audemars saysYou’re very welcome and it’s the least we could have done. Wishing your normal life returns to you very quickly…in the meantime, enjoy the back log of VDO games, movies, photo processing, and all other painful experience while awaiting recover ;)
2008-11-04| Billy saysAmen
2008-11-06| Jock saysGood to see you’re back on the road …. to recovery I mean. The only Puddles you should mess with are dogs of said name.
Take Care mate …. Gin & Tonic normally works just fine as a painkiller.
2008-11-26| A meeting with a good man | Pattaya Days says[…] Finally manage to arrange a meeting with the man who picked me up off the side of the road on the night of my accident and carried me to hospital. I wanted to meet him personally and thank him. […]