“And falling’s just another way to fly.”
Today will be short. I am taking a break today and tomorrow. Tuesday after uke practice I was walking to my car when I hit the deck, the paved deck. My face hit the ground first. I just laid there not moving because of the injury. People came out and immediately took care of me. They helped me sit up, provided tissues for the wound and called 911. I was checked in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. One of the guys took my picture with my phone for posterity.
While I was being wheeled into the emergency room, every person looked.
My nose has lost a layer of skin and is so red Santa could have me lead his sleigh if Rudolph needs a rest. My upper lip is missing a bit and is still swollen, and there is damage to my teeth. The doctor couldn’t stitch because of the lip. Nothing broke. I was in the hospital until 1.
The first night was tough, but last night was better. I am heading to the dentist today and my doctor tomorrow. My face is still scary, and it hurts. My friends have rallied. One friend stayed with me at the hospital and drove me home. Another brought ice cream, and he and his wife brought my car home. Today my hospital friend is driving me to the dentist. I’m figuring I can drive tomorrow.
My face is still a bit scary looking, but it does feel better each day. I am on the mend.
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November 30, 2023 at 10:29 am
Check your email for my reply to your email about all this. The most accurate and succinct thing I can think to say is: getting old is a bitch! Sending love and good vibrations. im6
November 30, 2023 at 5:28 pm
im6,
Thanks! I’ll answer your e-mail. Getting old sucks I heard one of my uke friends call 911. He told them in the 70’s for my age. I said 76 just to let them know I was still alert! I need the love and good vibrations!
November 30, 2023 at 10:43 am
OMG!! This sounds like something I would do. I hope you are feeling better. You and I should be given the title, “Chief Klutz”.
November 30, 2023 at 5:26 pm
Bob,
I am still hurting, too many parts for a quick recovery. I have no idea why I tripped. It has been a while since I’ve fallen so I guess I was due.
November 30, 2023 at 1:25 pm
Oh, Kat! I’m so sorry. I hope you feel better soon! (Is it too soon to say I’m glad you haven’t sawn yourself out of a tree yet?)
November 30, 2023 at 5:25 pm
Thanks, sprite. It can only get better from here! Nope, no tree yet!!
November 30, 2023 at 6:39 pm
Get well soon!
The word “falling” in a headline on KTCC is never a good sign….
(Sorry, no comments lately, I’m busy and out of town. I’ll be back.)
November 30, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Birgit,
Especially this one! I really hit hard. My face is a mess
I have missed you. I was wondering if all is well. I’m glad to know you’re still around!!
December 1, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Very sorry to hear this, hope over time you make a full recovery. From the UK I always check your blog every week and have been doing so for several years now. Always find it a pleasure to read.
December 1, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Thanks, Spence!!
It is getting a bit better, still really ugly but less swollen. I get stared at in public.
I’ll be back writing tomorrow. Thank you for the kind words about Coffee!!