February 12, 2009
Stop doing that, skeet!
I’ve had several small injuries lately - stubbed toes, minor cuts and bruises. This morning was a bit more serious. I tripped over something and fell down the front lanai steps onto the blacktop carport surface. My arm was full of grit and gravel, so I took the shower from hell to flush it out. I’ve got the wound coated with ointment and covered now. I don’t think the skin broke on my back, but I can’t really see it well. I think it’s just scraped and bruised from contact with the stair rail as I was going down. Happy thought of the day: the lanai is only three steps above the carport. It could have been worse. The fall winded me so I just lay there for a minute or so chanting “No broken bones, please. Please, please, please no broken bones.” I’m pretty sure my request was granted, but my back and arm still hurt like the devil. If they make greeting cards for this, maybe some of y’all could send me a little good will because I could sure use all of that that I can get these days! I found a whole folder full of greeting cards in my rolltop desk when I was cleaning it out. Most of them are from when I was in the hospital after my gut rupture. I spent a pleasant hour going through them and remembering all of the wonderful people who were so supportive at that time. I had just moved here from California when I got sick, so most of the cards were from church family in San Francisco, folks I was very involved with at that time but now haven’t seen in almost fifteen years. That’s the nice thing about greeting cards - the email ones get buried or deleted after a while, but the snail mail cards can be saved forever and revisited whenever you want to reminisce.
I think the accident happened because I’m very tired and it’s made me careless. I’m also a bit stressed. My realtor will be coming by Tuesday to take some showcase pictures of the house and things are still a mess, with boxes and plastic sheeting, tools and paint underfoot. I need to make the sheers for the living and dining room windows, but am afraid to get the delicate fabric out while there’s sanding and painting and such going on. The movers are getting in a bidding war over my contract (good for me!) and I should have the final “This is as low as I can go” offer later this morning. As soon as that’s in I’ll be booking the move and my flight, probably about ten to twelve days from now. If everything if not finished by then I’ll just have to let things go and live with the outcome. I think everything will be done by then … maybe.
[tags]falls, greeting cards, injuries, home remodel, selling a home, stupidity[/tags]
Posted by skeet @ 10:25 am • Health & wellbeing, Home & Family
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February 12th, 2009 at 11:02 am, sassymonkey Says:
Take care of you!
February 12th, 2009 at 12:11 pm, Charlotte Says:
OMG! I’m glad you weren’t hurt any worse than that.. although you’ll probably feel worse tomorrow.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm, The Social Frog Says:
Holy Crap! Are you alright? Wow, I am so glad you are not hurt worse! Take care of yourself
February 12th, 2009 at 5:11 pm, allysther Says:
You poor thing! Take care of yourself. The move has been long and frustrating, but is almost at an end. You can do this.
February 12th, 2009 at 10:36 pm, hyphen eight Says:
Ouch, ouch, ouch, don’t DO that, it looks nasty!
Be careful & try to take better care of my friend, ok?
February 13th, 2009 at 4:47 am, Anele Says:
Yikes!! You be careful there missy! Wishing you a speedy healing and a quick sale! Me ke aloha!
February 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am, Lee Says:
Hope you heal fast!
Hang in there. The end is in sight!
February 13th, 2009 at 7:36 pm, Jackie Says:
You poor thing. That looks angry. I’m glad there’s no broken bones. Take care of yourself… treat yourself to a pedicure and a good book. Hugs…. Jackie
February 14th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, Nellie Says:
Hope you have speedy healing!!
You are so right about the greeting cards. I am finally going thru the things that I brought to my house after Mother died. I have found lots and lots of cards for all occasions as far back as the late 60’s and the florist cards attached to sympathy flowers sent when my grandpa died in 1956. All was well until I found the ones she had saved from Daddy’s and I have been teary ever since. His death still bothers me more than hers. He died May of 1988 and she December of 2007.
Oops! almost wrote a post in my comment.
I hope all goes well now that things are almost finished and you can soon be in Texas.
February 14th, 2009 at 8:54 pm, Connie Says:
Yikes! That looks like it hurts a lot. Be careful please and get better soon.
February 15th, 2009 at 8:51 pm, Laurie Says:
Ouch! I hope that heals quickly. Sounds like you have been making a lot of progress. Take it easy when you can
February 17th, 2009 at 4:49 pm, Karen Says:
Ouch! That looks like it hurt. I wonder if you will have a few sore muscles. Be careful! Hugs.
February 19th, 2009 at 12:11 am, valmg Says:
You ok?
February 20th, 2009 at 3:54 pm, blog for money Says:
hope you are ok.your blog design is superb.i love it.
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm, allysther Says:
I hope all is well, and that your arm has healed. We send you much love.
February 27th, 2009 at 6:08 am, Charla Says:
I’m so thankful you didn’t break any bones!! Hope your arm heals quickly and isn’t too painful.
February 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm, hyphen eight Says:
Been thinking about you: hope all’s well.
March 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am, valmg Says:
I hope everything is ok.
I’ve missed seeing you around!
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am, Jade Says:
I hope everything is going well with the move! You should send a quick text to Twitter or something so we all know you’re well!
March 7th, 2009 at 4:30 am, Nick | Mom Most Traveled Says:
Ouch, that looks like it hurt. I’ve had a few motorbike wrecks here in Laos and that’s the way my arm usually looked afterward. The shower afterward is always horrible, huh? I hope your arm is not too stiff over the next couple of days as the scab starts to form. Get well soon!
March 11th, 2009 at 3:53 am, Elizabeth Says:
oh HONEY! I hope you’re all healed up by now!
March 14th, 2009 at 8:12 pm, Lisa Says:
Ouch! That was painful just to look at! Hope your boo-boo is better.