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Had I But Known ...

With sunshine and no ice or snow on the ground Sunday afternoon, I decided to take a nice walk in the park. It was a little windy, but the dog and I enjoyed being outdoors. At least until I made the rash decision to walk up the hill for a better view of the mountains. Okay, actually the bad part was when I started down the hill and stepped on a patch of wet grass, resulting in a twisting fall and an ominous popping noise, followed by the realization that I couldn't stand up.

Of course, I'd forgotten my cell phone, so I worked my way down the hill, thinking once I was on flatter ground, I'd be able to stand. Alas, no. I had to call for help. Each time I called, the dog, who's leash I'd dropped in the fall, gave moral support by running back and licking my face before running off to sniff another bush. Where' s Lassie when you need her? Finally, a neighbor heard me over the wind and fetched my husband. Together, they got me to a car so I could go to the emergency room.

Turns out, I broke both bones in my lower leg and tore a ligament. After surgery, I woke up with this on my wrist.

If only someone had put it on me before I took that walk. 

But it could be a lot worse. It's been fifty years since I last broke a bone, so one every half century isn't so bad. I had a good surgeon. I have a great excuse to avoid cooking and cleaning over the next few weeks. In the meantime, I'm writing. The words aren't exactly pouring out of me yet, but hopefully as I settle into a routine, they will. At least that's the plan. We'll see. 

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  1. So sorry to hear :( Hope your recovery goes well, and that you'll get plenty of words on paper through the process.

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  2. Thanks. Slow but steady so far, both the recovery and the writing. Turns out I'm a complete washout on crutches, so anchored to the chair.

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  3. So sorry to hear this, Beth! I'm so glad you got help and now are on the mend! I've been meaning to meander over to your blog and I think I'll be adding it to my website now so I don't have to go to the blogger dashboard to find it. Liz

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  4. Thanks, Liz. I'm spending all day sitting in a chair being waited on, and it's not as fun as it sounds. Hope all is going well with you,

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