Thankful

Guess who just got out of peeling potatoes?

 Putting up some outdoor lights when a horrible little shrub of unknown nature accosted me in a most vicious way. I fought valiantly but, alas, the shrub won and vanquished me from my perch (ladder).

 I thought to myself ROLL except I was a few milliseconds too late as I was already horizontal with one arm beneath me making an odd left turn. While I’m in pain, it could have been much worse. I find out Tuesday wether I will need surgery or not. 











Comments

  1. JeanieNovember 20, 2018 at 4:53 PM

    Oh Linda, you SO don't need that. Not now, not this season, not any time. I hope no surgery is required and that you are right-handed. But ouch! That had to hurt a LOT. Take care and let the Boy Scout do his good turns for you! (You have a smile like the sun -- even in pain.)

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  2. DUTANovember 20, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    First, apply ice on the affected area to prevent swelling and minimize pain.
    Only then, go for an X-ray. That way, you'll have a clear evaluation of the damage, if any.

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  3. AnnsterwNovember 20, 2018 at 8:50 PM

    Oh no!!! That looks horribly painful!!! So sorry this happened to you! Rest and prayers that you will not need surgery! Ugh!

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  4. coffeeontheporchwithmeNovember 21, 2018 at 3:29 AM

    Even though that must have been painful, you look like you were having a great time at the hospital!! (Pain killers??) -Jenn

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  5. anne marie in phillyNovember 21, 2018 at 3:35 AM

    what a strange finger contraption! hopefully surgery will not be necessary. and look at that cutie MD!

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  6. ShadowNovember 21, 2018 at 4:24 AM

    Ouch Ouch Ouch, well, I think you're due for some rest methinks *grin* speedy recovery and lotsa love to you

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  7. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)November 21, 2018 at 6:31 AM

    holy shit that picture with your arm up in netting is some scary looking stuff. What is that finger traction? I sure hope no surgery required. Hey, it's one way of getting out of all that cooking. Seriously, I sure hope you will be just fine and healed up soon.

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  8. LollyNovember 21, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    Sending out healing vibes. Keep us posted. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  9. BrianNovember 21, 2018 at 9:03 AM

    Oh, ooooh, ow! That first picture was just nasty! Hoping for a speedy recovery with no surgery!

    You're not a lefty, are you?

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  10. BillNovember 21, 2018 at 1:37 PM

    Ouch! Sending you some healing thoughts from across the pond. Happy Thanksgiving, Linda.

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  11. MarthaNovember 21, 2018 at 3:06 PM

    Oh, Linda! OUCH. Sending you good thoughts and quick healing vibes. From all your smiling, I'm guessing those were damn good pain killers :)

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  12. My life so farNovember 22, 2018 at 8:02 AM

    Ouch. That looks painful. Hope you don't need surgery.

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  13. SabineNovember 22, 2018 at 12:43 PM

    It hurts just looking at the pictures. Speedy recovery!

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  14. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 25, 2018 at 8:59 PM

    Sorry to hear about your wrist! What is that contraption they put your arm and fingers in before putting on the cast -- a medieval instrument of torture? Yikes.

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