"MaryL" wrote in message
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I'm typing very slowly and mostly one-handed because I fell head-first
off a step ladder land landed on my face with my right hand bent under
me. It's a low step ladder and I was on the lowest rung, but the hand
rail (bar?) is low. When I put both hands on the bar, I lost my balance
and went *head first* over the bar. There was nothing I could do to stop
it, and I landed on my face with my right wrist bent under me.
Fortunately, nothing is broken--lots of bruising (I look like someone
punched me in the eye), my glasses were bent, and the wrist and fingers
are sprained. The doctor told me to get a sling, but that hasn't helped
much. It's hard to find a comfortable position for sleeping at night.
The real test will come next week when I put our church newsletter
together. That takes a lot more work from my right hand than I have been
able to do so far.

I screamed when I fell, and Holly came running. She licked my cheek as I
lay there, and she hasn't left my side for more than a few minutes ever
since. She always does that. If I am hurt or upset, she comes running.
Our furbabies really do know when we are in pain.

MaryL


Oh Sorry to hear that. I fell over last year and was badly bruised and
the doctor recommended Arnica cream.
Bless Holly! My dog thought it was game when I fell and jumped on me!
I hope you will be well enough to enjoy Christmas.
Alison