Three weeks ago I walked to my neighborhood park -- took some photos of a recently finished granny square blanket, read some of my book, and spent time with kitties.
Susanna brought the book back for me from her summer travels, along with a bookmark and cute cat sticker.
Definitely recommend reading.
Next I headed over to the walking path where I spotted a parakeet that either escaped or was released.
And, as always happens, found a bag on the ground so picked up trash as I walked along, making my way towards home ... and then BAM, that's when it happened
Tote bag on the left shoulder while adjusting the bag of trash in my right hand so I could toss it in the garbage bin when I suddenly let out a yelp and hit the ground. I didn't know at the time what I had tripped over or how I even fell. I just immediately righted myself, brushed off the dirt and continued on ... but it turned out that my ribs had taken the brunt of the fall. I have often rolled an ankle and fallen down, but this was completely different and all I can figure is I must have arched somehow upon landing, wanting to protect my head and face. Anyways, turns out I had tripped on a bent metal pipe sticking out of the ground. There was immense pain for weeks but thankfully I'm feeling better. It's mostly the upper left side of my ribs still giving me problems and finding a good sleeping position has been difficult since I have never been able to sleep on my back.
Thankfully I did not break anything. I just have to remind myself to really pay attention to the ground in front of me when I am walking, And with better weather arriving, I will definitely be walking a lot more.
Take care.
5 comments:
I am so sad to read of your fall. I am glad you are doing better and that you were not injured worse. I have some neuropathy in my left leg and at PT the therapist advised me to "be mindful" that I do not lift my left foot as high as I think I am. I am trying to use that advice to be mindful of where I am walking, where I should not be trying to climb, all kinds of ideas I get that I need to stop and be mindful. I would not expect a metal pipe where I was walking!
Yikes Tammy! I'm so sorry you fell and hurt yourself. I just figured you were traveling somewhere or other. I'm glad you're doing somewhat better. Love the blanket and it's cheerful colors and all of the animals that know that you''re their friend and care about them.
Blessings and hugs, (gentle hugs)
Betsy
How sad that you fell and hurt yourself. I had a fall accident a few years ago and was completely unprepared for something like that to happen to me. The aftereffects of the accident didn't show up right away either. I think it's best to be more careful because age may be starting to take its toll. Hope you're feeling better now.
The blanket is beautiful!
Beautiful granny square work! I do love going on a walk with you. I broke two ribs once and it was so painful but there was nothing the doctors could do for me except tell me to move carefully! You think>?! It's hard to have to be so careful of where you are putting your feet--we just move with confidence until we don't....
I am sorry to read about your fall! Your crochet work is beautiful.
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