I have many regrets about decisions that I have made in my life that affected my family. I am not including getting hit by the car at all. It was a terrible accident, of course. The driver didn’t see me in the road and hit me and the car dragged me several yards. Besides the damage to my head, the only damage was a few scrape marks on my body.

I was walking on a rural street in my neighborhood which included a steep hill that I felt would cause my heart rate to increase, therefore, I would get a better workout. I regret not taking either of my dogs because maybe the driver would have seen me in time because of the dogs.

I wished that I went a different route that day which I do regret dearly. Unfortunately, life in the real world doesn’t have do overs and second chances.

I regret that this decision changed the course of our entire families’ lives. I also can’t always participate in my family and friends activities. I miss not participating in these activities that aren’t inclusive to using a walker or wheelchair such as outdoor events, for example playing water volleyball or kickball because I lack good balance now.

I am extremely grateful to my family and friends who take me places anyway when they are able because I crave companionship.