Last week I had a fall. I was in the parking lot at work going to my car and I tripped. I don't even remember really how it all happened, just that I ended up on the ground. I had my cane in one hand, so I couldn't actually get that hand down to stop myself. So I hit my chin pretty bad. I was driving home for lunch anyway, so I picked myself (which took a while - I used my cane in one hand and my car door handle in the other) and got in the car. I had a toque in the front seat, so I grabbed it and used it to stop blood from dripping on me, and drove home! Ben was at home, and so he helped me clean up. I thought I was fine, but he was sure I should go to the clinic. It didn't actually hurt that bad, it was just I had a big hole in my chin. So, I felt bad for not going back to work right away, but we thought it was best to see a doctor. We went to the clinic and got checked out and they were going to put stitches in it but I asked for glue instead. I've never had stitches - and for some reason I really am scared of them. So I got glued up, got a tetanus shot, and went back to work!
This is my first big fall. I've tripped before but just got a scrape on my knee. I'm scared about where things are going. I really can't be falling like this...but I really don't think I'm at the point where I should be using a walker. I do have an appointment on Monday with a doctor who will assess my ability and try to determine what the best assisstive devices are. I'm really looking forward to her advice.
So, life goes on! My chin still isn't really healed, but it is much better. And this week Ben started work at the same place I do and it has been amazing. I never get tired of spending time with him. He is such a support. And we get to plays games at lunch!
God has been good to me.
