Sunday, January 2, 2011

Drama Queen Debut 2011

  So I took my first step into 2011 and lo and behold yours truly ended up on her derriere! It wasn't supposed to be like that. My new year was supposed to be a fresh start and one filled with getting things done.'  Instead of starting off in high speed, my 2011 debut has now begun with two speeds - dead slow and stop!

 I had chosen to go the so-called healthier route and had decided to walk to church this morning. Happy Hubby has some not so nice issues with sciatica so I did not make a fuss when he opted for the truck. I beamed a little thinking about one of my secret resolutions. Yep my plan was to walk a little more and eat a little less. Such are the best laid plans of cats and women, huh?

There I lay. My first concern was who was looking out their window as I did my triple lutz (klutz) and fell on my tush. Funny how the vanity thing hits me first.

My dearly beloved had spotted my dramatic performance in his rear view mirror, so I waited all fours in the air, until he reversed and ventured forth to rescue me.
In a nutshell, I told my rescuer that he should go to church
because I was fine. No sooner had he departed, albeit a little reluctantly, my wrist ballooned and the pain was a nine on the richter scale.
'Twas then I decided to head to the local emergency department for a makeover. I drove my trusty steed one-handed.
 Since it was Sunday, they had to call in the X-ray tech from church. She came. She saw. She took some less than flattering shots. If it is remotely possible for me to keep a long tale short, I needed an elbow to finger cast. Sigh. Hopefully this no indication of how the rest of 2011 will transpire.

I suppose I could moan and groan about the present state of affairs but, instead, I have decided to think positively and look on the bright side even though we got off to a bit of a crazy ride:

1. I am right handed. It's my left hand that bore the brunt of my less than graceful antics
2. It was my wrist and not my noggin' that I injured
3. No one seemed to see my gymnastic attempt at recovery
4. My neighbour who happened to be backing out of his garage didn't run over me
5. I couldn't make lunch or supper
6. I couldn't make the bed
7. I couldn't do the dishes
8. I realized how important appendages and digits are!
Sigh...


5 comments:

Joy said...

please be careful!! and get better soon!

Amanda said...

I'll make supper for you guys tomorrow before I leave!

Hope you're feeling better soon Mom! xoxo

Lori said...

Oh you crack me up!!!!!!!! Hope your wrist gets better soon and we also hope that 2011 will turn as well. Super job looking on the bright side! You are great!

Olga said...

Hope you heal quickly! And I hope the rest of 2011 doesn't involve any more broken limbs or injuries.

Violet N. said...

Funny -- but not! Hope you're on the mend.