Better Care is a Must

     

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     So about Mothers Day...

     All my optimism for getting my outside shaped up, a garden planted, and healthier behaviors was hit with a big pause sign on Mother's Day. I still don't quite remember how or exactly what happened. One minute I was carefully trimming around the new (last year) hostas planted on the side of the patio, and the next I was falling backwards. Perhaps I tripped on the subtle step up to the patio, merely inches, catching a foot. Maybe I just tripped over my own feet. I fell hard, hitting my head and getting the wind knocked out of me. 

     Fortunately I wasn't alone, but my poor daughter finding me laying there as I was trying to get my breathing regulated was sure scared. I got a lump on my head and a cracked rib, but no other damage but even days later, a lot of pain in certain positions or movements. I've been moving slow all week and it'll take weeks to heal properly. I couldn't start PT for my hip, so that's delayed a couple weeks but I'm trying to lightly do what I can. Coughing, sneezing, and even blowing my nose is uncomfortable. Sleep is tough as lying on my back is a no go. On my left aggravates my hip and on my right aggravates the ribs that were battered. Tuesday I got out of bed early and just slept sitting up for an hour or so. The cats thought that was a good position to join me.

     I need to take better care, better precautions. I was lucky my daughter was there. Living alone again soon, and doing something dumb might have me stuck for hours. Being out of shape, a lack of balance, and being too heavy likely contributed to not just the fall but the impact. Eating poorly may have caused some lightheadedness. I've gingerly done light things this week, but have felt old and feeble. It's a glimpse of what I'm heading for if I  don't take my health more serious.

     Maybe my klutziness was a wake up call to really, and I do mean really, take care of myself. The last thing my kids need is to worry about me living alone. I have years worth of  yards to mow, vegetables and flowers to grow, and home projects to manage and I can't do this if I'm living older than my years. I want to age not just gracefully but slowly and be strong and steady, able to enjoy both the ordinary and special times. I feel like this week was wasted. 

Comments

  1. Back2OurSmallCornerMay 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Sam. Oh my goodness that was a nasty fall you had. I'm glad that you weren't on your own when it happened and I do hope that your recovery is swift.

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  2. AprilMay 15, 2026 at 8:56 AM

    Oh, Sam! Your title resonates deeply with me: I say some variation of it regularly (including while I am typing this note). Please try not to beat yourself up too much about what is done and focus on what you have already declared: move forward steadily and keep your health goals in mind. Big hugs.

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  3. christinaMay 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM

    Oh my, hopefully the rib will heal quickly. I've had several rib fractures in the past, and I know how painful they are. Even coughing is tough, and sneezing is the worst. It's always with amazement that I read this kind of thing and think How? One minute everything's fine, the next you're flat on your back( which I have been, speaking from experience). Take care, and I'm glad your daughter was there.

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  4. LoriMay 15, 2026 at 9:01 AM

    Oh my that had to be scary for you and your daughter. I hope you are on the mend quickly.
    Our health really should be a top priority because without it, life will be difficult. I too have put more emphasis on diet, stretching and improving balance and strength. I have a lot I want to do in the next few years.

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM

    I am so, so sorry to hear that & really glad your daughter was there to help you (& provide emotional support, which was probably as important as physical support). I'm really trying to take care of my health, and it's clear that my job hinders that, which is one of the reasons I'm shortening my time horizon. It will mean a slightly more disciplined retirement than we'd envisioned, but I'd rather have that & my health vs risking that. - Hawaii Planner

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