Good Saturday Morning!
Do you or have you ever had a day when from the moment you woke up you just felt incredibly happy!
More so than the usual daily happiness!
That deep to the core feeling that all was well, really well, it was great.
You felt good.
Your trusty companion was finally over the “worse” of whatever it was he was that kept him from being his best health.
The morning had started out raining.
The finishing touches on the fence were to be done at 10:00 a.m. and were pushed ahead to 1:00 p.m.
This did not diminish my overwhelming feelings of happiness, joy.
I had decided to take my morning 15 minute break from work a bit later as my friend was filling my grocery order from COSTCO.
She would drop it off and then I would put it away on my 15.
All worked out.
I was working away.
It was a great Friday morning.
I guess it was after 10:30 when she rang the doorbell.
I went down the stairs as my office is upstairs to unlock the door and quickly brought in the items as she brought them to the porch.
We chatted for a second, I thanked her profusely, and she left to put away her groceries.
After she was gone, I went upstairs to advise my Supervisor that I was taking my break now.
I had grabbed my coffee and my phone and continued to go downstairs.
Somehow I slipped, lost my footing and down I went.
I managed to hold onto my coffee (not spilling a drop) but dropped my phone as I slid on a angle down several steps.
My left foot stopped me just before the bottom landing.
Alvin started barking, he knew something was wrong.
It felt like I was in a dream, almost like an out of body experience, which seems strange as I type these words.
But it did feel very unusual.
I could tell that my left foot was not in it’s usual happy place as I began to regain composure.
In that moment there was pain for sure, not unbearable.
I was mad at myself knowing full well at that point that the next day or so would not be the same.
So I slowly made my way into the living to sit on the sofa.
I texted my daughter so that she would know what had happened and a bit later I texted my friend as well.
During the next few minutes I put away the groceries that needed to be refrigerated.
Some things I just left out.
Alvin and I managed to get outside so he could go pee.
Then I went upstairs very carefully and quite slowly to send a message to my supervisor to advise what happened.
After a bit, I went back upstairs to work.
The chap that was working on fence was coming at 1:00 p.m. so I decided to take a late lunch.
So I slightly elevated my foot while continuing to work.
The pain was easily bearable.
Later I took a couple of over the counter painkillers.
I received a text just before 1:00 that he was here to continue on the fence and I quickly told him what had happened knowing it would take me a few extra minutes to get back downstairs.
I advised my supervisor that I was taking lunch.
Then out we went, I opened the garage door so he could back his truck into the garage for easy access to his tools.
After a few minute chat back into the house we went.
While I was taking a break, my manager called to see how I was doing.
She mentioned that I should have a chat with our HR guy about the incident in case I had to report to WCB.
I said after lunch I would do so.
After my 45 minutes was over back to work I went.
Spoke to the HR guy and as it turned out did not have to complete WCB forms as it was not a “workplace injury.”
Not sure why as I am working from home and was on a paid break when it happened.
Anyway, that’s okay, whatever.
I had thought that I would take the rest of the afternoon off but then got busy and kept on working until the end of my shift at 4:00 p.m.
Just about the time I was finished so was the chap working on my fence.
So it worked out perfectly.
Over the next few hours I tried to stay off my feet but not realistic.
Anyway I fed Alvin and we had to skip yet another walk, argh.
I put my supper in the oven to cook and elevated my foot on a pillow.
In between somewhere I put out a call for an ice pack as the ones that I had just did not work on my foot no matter what I did.
I was just eating my supper when I received a text.
My friend who picked up my groceries – came to the rescue bringing me the perfect pliable “Barbie” ice pack and a couple of others.
Then finishing up supper, I did the dishes, cleaned up and made some tea.
After that I sat down and iced my toes while watching “Love it or List it.”
Quiet night.
About 9:00 p.m. we started to get ready for bed.
I was happy to lay down.
What a day …..
You never know what will happen.
Life can change in a blink of an eye.
Well I had better get going here.
I want to show you some fence photos.
Might even throw in a “toe photo.”
My foot had turned a light shade of purple after the fall.
The toes were swollen for a time.
I noticed at bedtime that my smallest toe is black and blue and it is a bit swollen.
Still this morning.
Okay photos. Alvin needs a haircut and bath.
My daughter is coming to help me.
I am hosting a birthday party for one of my “young friends.”
So lots to do.
Hoping to have it on the deck.
I have a birthday present to wrap.
House to clean.
Cake was purchased.
A fruit platter to prepare.
Fresh strawberries, blueberries and watermelon.
The cake is a strawberry shortcake from COSTCO.
It looks so good.
One more day.
So much to do.
Finally got all of the fence photos from beginning to end for you to see.
Also added on of my ugly toe injury (I do not have pretty feet).
For some beauty, I added a photo of our tree.
Next spring the fence will be painted, there will be mountains of colourful flower pots filling in the deck space.
I will have a new umbrella or two for my tables.
But life is good.
Just a bit tender this morning.
Alvin, is sticking close by and keeping an eye on his Momma.
Time for coffee and some toast.
The sun is shining and there is a cool breeze coming in through the open office window.
Alvin will be receiving a haircut and bath in the next little bit.
The first load of laundry has been started.
I was very careful and holding onto the railing on the stairs going both up and down.
Lesson learned.
Slowly wins the race.
With kindness and respect,
I/We shall remain,
As Always, Carol & Mr. Alvin
My New Life @ 51 