Joshua's Accident & Road To Recovery
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Friday the 13th changed my life forever. As many of you know, I'm Joshua Joiner and I was involved in a serious auto accident with another vehicle on my way to work. I'm from Jacksonville ,FL & I am blessed to say I was sober & no drugs or alcohol played any sort of role in this collision. I was rushed to the ER and was diagnosed with a lumbar contusion , hematoma of the lower back and muscle strains / spasms. I am now dependent on a cane or crutches for mobility. The sounds of the accident is something I will never forget: The crunch of twisted & bent metal. The squealing of the tar black tires. The sound of impact. It was everywhere. But the worst part, that pain I started experiencing .
It all happened so fast & my brain is blocking out a lot of what happened. If you've been in a wreck this serious, you know exactly what I mean. Unfortunately, because of this tragedy, I have had multiple visits to the hospital and was hospitalized for Christmas & I've been prescribed pain killers & muscle relaxers. Additionally I need weeks physical therapy ,pain management and injections but ultimately will have a huge hit on my family's personal finances. The hospital was a given, & the bills will accrue. My car is completely totaled & I have lost weeks of income. My gracious extended family is my only source of income at the moment & my job is on hold until the doctors release me back to work on light duty. To get another car, is impossible at this point due to funding . After my treatment finding funds for a down payment and getting a car is priority for my family. Not only that, but everyone's needs are met in my household.
For those of you who know me personally, you know how open I am about my life, & whenever I need help, I hate asking unless it is a dire need . There's always some guilt for me asking, but right now, I really don't have a choice. Me and my family have a roof over our head and food to eat and are just trying to really keep up with the bills so I can better our lives as I'm trying so very hard to do. The paramedics & police officer said I was very lucky. People in these types of accidents don't typically have it harder than I do , especially with the accident that occurred .I was found not at fault, I'm blessed beyond measure and still in shock as I write this, but I know I can get past it. God was with me in that car, I really believe it . It wasn't my time & I survived, just like I have during tribulations my entire life. I was not texting, talking, drugging, or drinking at the time of the incident. I was on the way to work and the job unfortunately all my PTO is exhausted coverage anything else , so I'm left with all the bills, which is okay, I guess... I am confident God will provide Jehovah Jireh.
Right now I keep the positive energy up & pray to God for saving and providing for me. There are no more coincidences anymore. Everything happens for a reason, & God puts us through exactly what we can handle. This was a huge test for me & it seriously made my think better and thank God providing me with his grace and experience. Without believing in Him, I would not be able to hold myself together as I'm trying so hard to do, momentarily. I understand some of you might not be able to contribute, but could you please consider sharing this with someone who might? Me and my family need help & I know my God , Family and Friends are always there for me. You have no idea how much it helps mentally knowing how many people have your back especially my Partner who has held my hand through this whole ordeal . I want to let her know how much I Love and Appriciate her and how lucky I am to have her in my life . Maybe this was the lesson God wanted me to see. As crazy as it sounds, this accident was such a wake up call. He's always there & he always works in the craziest ways. I want to thank the JSO police officer, the first responders , nurses, doctors and Injury Care Centers. You do such great work ! Thank you.
Any help is a tremendous blessing. If you can't contribute, Please at least share my story. This really makes my day & reminds me to keep fighting. I whole lot to do as I rest, recover and receive therapy. My goal is to fight and let me tell you, it's working. I push forward toward progress and I'm making it! Please keep praying for me. I know it's going to be a process working , but everyday is a step toward progress ad success. This is God working and I see him working in all people around me. Faith has provided provision and protection I like to think of this accident as wisdom & enlightenment. I think a lot of you know what I mean when I say " It's a God thing". He has reached out to me during critical moments in my life and brought me through victorious. Even as I write this I have a feeling its not me but a message from my heart. Thank you to everyone who reads , contributes and shares this story and link .
Funds will go towards: Doctors visits, Medication ,Physical Therapy , Bills, Transportation, Rent, Lost Wages and Accumalated Debt.
Friday the 13th changed my life forever. As many of you know, I'm Joshua Joiner and I was involved in a serious auto accident with another vehicle on my way to work. I'm from Jacksonville ,FL & I am blessed to say I was sober & no drugs or alcohol played any sort of role in this collision. I was rushed to the ER and was diagnosed with a lumbar contusion , hematoma of the lower back and muscle strains / spasms. I am now dependent on a cane or crutches for mobility. The sounds of the accident is something I will never forget: The crunch of twisted & bent metal. The squealing of the tar black tires. The sound of impact. It was everywhere. But the worst part, that pain I started experiencing . It all happened so fast & my brain is blocking out a lot of what happened. If you've been in a wreck this serious, you know exactly what I mean. Unfortunately, because of this tragedy, I have had multiple visits to the hospital and was hospitalized for Christmas & I've been prescribed pain killers & muscle relaxers. Additionally I need weeks physical therapy ,pain management and injections but ultimately will have a huge hit on my family's personal finances. The hospital was a given, & the bills will accrue. My car is completely totaled & I have lost weeks of income. My gracious extended family is my only source of income at the moment & my job is on hold until the doctors release me back to work on light duty. To get another car, is impossible at this point due to funding . After my treatment finding funds for a down payment and getting a car is priority for my family. Not only that, but everyone's needs are met in my household.
For those of you who know me personally, you know how open I am about my life, & whenever I need help, I hate asking unless it is a dire need . There's always some guilt for me asking, but right now, I really don't have a choice. Me and my family have a roof over our head and food to eat and are just trying to really keep up with the bills so I can better our lives as I'm trying so very hard to do. The paramedics & police officer said I was very lucky. People in these types of accidents don't typically have it harder than I do , especially with the accident that occurred .I was found not at fault, I'm blessed beyond measure and still in shock as I write this, but I know I can get past it. God was with me in that car, I really believe it . It wasn't my time & I survived, just like I have during tribulations my entire life. I was not texting, talking, drugging, or drinking at the time of the incident. I was on the way to work and the job unfortunately all my PTO is exhausted coverage anything else , so I'm left with all the bills, which is okay, I guess... I am confident God will provide Jehovah Jireh.
Right now I keep the positive energy up & pray to God for saving and providing for me. There are no more coincidences anymore. Everything happens for a reason, & God puts us through exactly what we can handle. This was a huge test for me & it seriously made my think better and thank God providing me with his grace and experience. Without believing in Him, I would not be able to hold myself together as I'm trying so hard to do, momentarily. I understand some of you might not be able to contribute, but could you please consider sharing this with someone who might? Me and my family need help & I know my God , Family and Friends are always there for me. You have no idea how much it helps mentally knowing how many people have your back especially my Partner who has held my hand through this whole ordeal . I want to let her know how much I Love and Appriciate her and how lucky I am to have her in my life . Maybe this was the lesson God wanted me to see. As crazy as it sounds, this accident was such a wake up call. He's always there & he always works in the craziest ways. I want to thank the JSO police officer, the first responders , nurses, doctors and Injury Care Centers. You do such great work ! Thank you.
Any help is a tremendous blessing. If you can't contribute, Please at least share my story. This really makes my day & reminds me to keep fighting. I whole lot to do as I rest, recover and receive therapy. My goal is to fight and let me tell you, it's working. I push forward toward progress and I'm making it! Please keep praying for me. I know it's going to be a process working , but everyday is a step toward progress ad success. This is God working and I see him working in all people around me. Faith has provided provision and protection I like to think of this accident as wisdom & enlightenment. I think a lot of you know what I mean when I say " It's a God thing". He has reached out to me during critical moments in my life and brought me through victorious. Even as I write this I have a feeling its not me but a message from my heart. Thank you to everyone who reads , contributes and shares this story and link .
Funds will go towards: Doctors visits, Medication ,Physical Therapy , Bills, Transportation, Rent, Lost Wages and Accumalated Debt.
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Joshua Joiner
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Atlantic Beach, FL