In my haste to get my groceries out of my car and into my house, I loaded my arms with stuff and slammed my car trunk shut. It seems my left hand continued it's downward movement a bit faster than the trunk door and my middle finger was caught in the door! My initial instinct was to pull my finger out, but to no avail. It was definately pinned there. I dropped everything I was holding and tried to open the trunk with my other hand. I couldn't do it but lifting up on the door eased the pressure somewhat. What a predicament! My garage door was closed and I was all alone. The car keys were in the ignition and I had no way to get help. I did attempt to kick the garage door with my foot and yell "HELP", but none came. I knew I had to resolve this by myself some how. I started trying to find some type of lever to lift the trunk door enough to pull my finger out. Brent's golf clubs were within reach but too big. There were some metal clips that were too small. I finally got ahold of some type of metal ring that was strong enough and was able to free myself! I just kept thinking - don't pass out! If I hadn't been able to get my finger out, it would have been 5 or 6 hours before Brent got home. Today my finger is sore and bruised but I still have it!
It got me thinking of this guy who got his hand stuck under a bolder in Moab and had to amputate his arm to save his life. (Not that my experience is anywhere near this). It is a good book and I recommend it.
It's called "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston
9 comments:
That makes me want to cry for you mom! That is horrible! Was it really super painful the entire time?! Did you damage the trunk trying to free yourself? How is your finger doing now? That is awful!
Just watching you clean the kitchen yesterday made me cringe. Your poor finger - it was always up in the air a little bit ... course, didn't stop you from washing dishes and wiping down countertops.
I still die everytime I think about your horrible predicament. Thank heavens for guardian angels.
I love you so much! You better ALWAYS and forever be okay.
Ow! That is a sad story (kind of a spas girl eh?). Oh the horrors of actually feeling stuck. I'm glad you found the metal ring. Thanks for the tip on a good book.
A natural female Mcgyver!! That sounds awful! Good job on freeing yourself
What a horrible experience! I am proud of you for keeping your cool and getting yourself free!
HELL!!! That is so sad- I am also glad you freed yourself. OOCH! That hurts. Glad you made it out alive. Man that is so sad!
Love you sorry bout it!
Holy cow! That is terrible!! That looks soooo painful! Glad you escaped!
I remember the story of that guy - amazing! I don't think I could ever do that.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh! What a nightmare! I'm glad your finger survived and you didn't have to saw it off. :)
ouch once on my mission we drove to some kind of meeting we had some elders with us when we got out (i was in the front passenger side) the elder reached out had his hand where the door closed i didnt see his hand there and shut the door on his hand oops!
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