Saturday, May 21, 2011

Freaky Friday

Just after work last night, I stopped at my house to pick up groceries to take to LM's for the weekend. As I made my way out to the car with the first bag, I slipped on the front walk (c0vered with pink petals from two nearby ornamental cherry trees) and went face down HARD onto a cement parking stop in front of my car. I was out cold and when I came to shortly, blood was gushing everywhere...thankfully, my cell phone was in my pocket and I instinctively called LM. All I could say was send the ambulance I've fallen. He called 911 for me and the good Chatham guys were there quickly. I had managed to get back in the house by the time they arrived and now the place looks like a murder scene.
The hospital took care of me immediately and a number of stitches were needed to close up the hairline injury....pretty deep and it hurt. I was already being treated when LM got to the ER. He was shocked to see my face.
Today I am resting at LM's, my eye is swollen shut and my face is getting more purple by the minute. I also injured my knee and the shoulder I've been nursing for months (just found out it is a rotator cuff tear).

These photos don't convey half the carnage, but this is graphic enough........
My faithful nurse early this morning.
There's a message from the universe in all this. I'll be meditating on it!

13 comments:

Crosby Kenyon said...

I'm glad you're okay. At least you have the support you need.

J.P. said...

Good lord woman,you need a padded suit.
Get a good rest and DON'T MOVE.

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

I am so sorry.
I cannot share what is on my heart
Again, just take care of yourself..]
I had a similar fall last fall. Not stitches but thought I had fractured my cheek bone.

Sally Wessely said...

This just plain breaks my heart. I am so sorry. You are going through your series of trials. Take care of yourself. I'm sending healing thoughts your way.

MBG said...

Oh, I'm so sorry about your fall, Kitty! Glad that you're okay (mostly) and being well cared for by LM and Miss G. (she's such a sweetie!) Falling is such a worry. Be good to yourself, take the time to recuperate completely. (hugs)

Merry

janet said...

I'm so sorry about your fall. It looks very painful. I hope you can take your time to be pampered and heal nicely. Ms Graysea is a sweet little nurse!
blessings.
janet

Judy said...

Good Grief, Dear Heart. I had a fall like that once--on ice--flat on my face on the cement driveway. Perhaps we hurry too much in our movements? Take care--this too shall heal and pass.

Beverly said...

Oh, I fell like that once. My teeth went through my top lip. It made me so mad! I try to be so careful now. I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. Rest and heal...

Anonymous said...

Mama, I see Ms.G has things well in hands with taking care of you. What a horrible feeling that must have been waking up to that pain and confusion when you woke. Love you and hope you are feeling a bit better today with LM an Ms.G looking out for you.

Love,
Sara

kristin said...
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bySarah said...

Oh my gosh...feel better, heal quickly!

Ellie Anglin said...

Oh, my poor Aunt Kitty! So sad to see your beautiful face banged up like that. I hope you will heal quickly with the care of L and G. Lots of love your way.

Victoria said...

Oh my dear friend! I'm so so so sorry you were hurt so badly. How terribly scary that must've been! Hope you're doing well now.