out of the wreck i rise
Jim May 29th, 2010
Wednesday’s Facebook Text:
“It’s unfortunate that I am giving another difficult update on behalf of Jim Palmer. This morning Jim was involved in a serious car crash on a Nashville Intersate. His car was struck from behind by another vehicle traveling in excess of 100 mph. The incident has been reported as a “hit and run.” Jim’s car spun out of control and rolled multiple times. Three other vehicles were involved. Emergency personnel pulled Jim from his upside-down vehicle and he was rushed to a nearby Nashville hospital. Jim suffered a lower back fracture, broken ribs, and other typical bumps and bruises. Others suffered more serious injuries. First responders characterized Jim’s survival as a “miracle.” You can see from the pics below. All things considered, Jim is doing well and recovering.”
Jim’s Facebook Post Today:
as the car rolled i knew it must be my time to die. upside down and hanging from my seatbelt, i was certain i had sustained fatal injuries. at first i panicked. i was trapped, left for dead. the other car was on fire. how long before mine would be? i couldn’t breathe. i didn’t want to suffocate or burn to death. but th…en i was calmed. it was dark. i was alone. no one had yet arrived on the scene. it was just me trapped in the darkness and waiting to die. in my heart i came to peace with it. i entered deep into myself and let the whole world go and everyone in it that i loved. i cried. i said goodbye and somehow it was okay. i was ready to die. but then i heard a voice in the darkness, “Are you okay down there?”
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Jim is in the process of recovery and rehab. He is doing great and will be back soon!
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Holy Crappoli! This is for reals? Prayers for a full and easy recovery and fast processing for you and your entire family so that you can all soon sleep peacefully. Also, prayers for the others and their families involved in this wreck.
Glad to hear that you are still with us Jim, are among the land of the living. As terrifying as this experience was for you, what good thing will come from it I wonder? My thoughts are toward you. Be well, recover fully and speedily eh? Blessings and peace friend.
Though we’ve never met Jim, I’m feeling for you right now as if we were old high school buddies. reading your posts and reflecting on what you write have touched my life. I’m praying for you and look forward to seeing how your remarkable journey continues…
From the look of your facebook page you seem to be recovering well. =) How’s the rest of your body doing?
Jim!
We’re gonna have a really tough time meeting for coffee if you keep this shit up!
I’m really glad (and amazed) that you’re ok.
~ D
My new/old friend Jim Palmer –
Peace to you friend. Godspeed to all. Prayers going up.
Jamie,
Get well friend. Sorry that we have lost touch over the last year.
David
OH NO! JIM! I was just thinking about you and popped over to read here and saw this. I had no idea. I am so sorry.
Jim,
Look everyday to see an update on how you are doing Jim. Please know we are all pulling for you. Much love to you and your family.