The trees into my sister's neighborhood have been blazing with their fall colors. Then yesterday as I drove in to the neighborhood I saw that the leaves have turned brown and curled up. Fall is passing and winter is coming.
This is what I wrote to my PS group yesterday:
I've had two falls in the last week and a half. The first one was on October 25th. I fell off the small ledge on my sister's patio. Couldn't get myself up. Between my sister, step sister and a neighbor I was able to get up- but it was not easy. Went to my orthopedic practice for x-rays and determined that I have a bad sprain but no broken bones.
On Tuesday I fell again. This time in my own back yard. It was dark out my house- my sister was staying the night. I had taken her dog and my dog outside. Her dog was on a leash, it was dark and I was trying to hold the leash and flashlight at the same time. I really don't know how or why I fell, but I was lying in the mud calling for help. Since I always wear long pants (even pajamas) I have not really looked at my leg beyond my scraped up knee. The skin feels "tight" when I bend my knee. This evening I decided to wear a nightgown for a change, and Nick pointed out how bruised the back of my leg is. Attaching a picture. Then this evening while I was at my sister's house ( I go there after church every Sunday) I texted Nick at home. There was no reply. I tried several times and I finally called him. I was in a bit of a panic because he was home alone and he always answers his phone. I finally called him and he said that he did not hear my texts coming in.
about an hour later as I was leaving my sister's house I texted Nick to let him know I was on my way home. No reply. Several more texts. Still no reply. I called him on his cell phone. No answer. I called our land line. Still no answer. I really fell apart. I rarely cry, but I was so worried that I really cried. I headed home, pulled over part way and called again. Still no answer. I called my sister and asked her to try contacting Nick so I could concentrate on driving. Finally, he answered- he had been in the shower.
When I got home Nick was so surprised that I was so upset. He asked me if I will be this upset when he dies. I said "no. because I will know where you are".
Sorry this is so long. I think with caring for my sister and Nick I wad due for a bit of a breakdown.
I am an ugly crier, but, there you go.
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Ugly crying face!
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| Right foot with sprained ankle |
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| Bruised left leg and scraped up left knee |
