We had a major ice storm come through last Sunday right between the time I arrived at the Church office 7:00 and departed 9:00 for Mass.
All was well until I took that first step outside...I slipped on the top landing area and came crashing down on my left side; the majority of the impact taken by my hip on the stair edge.
Laying there, I took quick inventory: pain where (elbows, L shoulder radiating up to ear, L hip/kidney area, inside L thigh) rolling slowly to my side, then standing up in increments; I checked for torn clothes...none. Things are good. Walked slowly and carefully over to the Church and attended Mass.
While in hospitality following, one of our Knights suggested he will go to their larder and secure some medicinal beverage.
Returning, he cracked open a bottle of fine Kentucky bourbon, which he added liberally to my hot tea.
Now, I gave up ALL whisky for Lent...I think going to this extreme just for a drink is...nearly worth it.
I'd already had an appointment for my semi-annual physical on Monday...so, limping along, I had x-Rays of key areas. The result being no broken bones.
I should be in fine fiddle for my 6 April start on Camino.
Ta Da!!!
Have any of you had a similar scare just before departing on your Camino?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Arn
All was well until I took that first step outside...I slipped on the top landing area and came crashing down on my left side; the majority of the impact taken by my hip on the stair edge.
Laying there, I took quick inventory: pain where (elbows, L shoulder radiating up to ear, L hip/kidney area, inside L thigh) rolling slowly to my side, then standing up in increments; I checked for torn clothes...none. Things are good. Walked slowly and carefully over to the Church and attended Mass.
While in hospitality following, one of our Knights suggested he will go to their larder and secure some medicinal beverage.
Returning, he cracked open a bottle of fine Kentucky bourbon, which he added liberally to my hot tea.
Now, I gave up ALL whisky for Lent...I think going to this extreme just for a drink is...nearly worth it.
I'd already had an appointment for my semi-annual physical on Monday...so, limping along, I had x-Rays of key areas. The result being no broken bones.
I should be in fine fiddle for my 6 April start on Camino.
Ta Da!!!
Have any of you had a similar scare just before departing on your Camino?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Arn