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Slow down....I slipped...and it was not on ice

Mandolinrain
Member
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I may be out of the tundra escaping bad weather by being on vacation, but this morning as we decided to take the steps instead of the elevator.....I lost my balance and fell. Nothing broken but my ego. Can’t even blame my MS for this fall. I was simply going to fast and the steps were wet.  

Word: Slow down

So no.....I did NOT smoke but I think I may have gotten some folks attention.

lifes gonna happen anyway so don’t be in such a rush. Take time to look ahead and see what’s in front of you before you step out. 

Are you going to be in an environment where there might be an urge to smoke ? Slow down . Prepare ahead of time.

What can you do to change it. Don’t rush into anything that may challenge your quit without being prepared for it.

smoking or not smoking is most certainly YOUR choice and the more you take the time to slow down and prepare for the obstacials in life that will surely come, the choices will become much more clearer and present less of a challenge.

As far as wet steps.....one at a time , slower pace was my lesson today. I saw it coming but didn’t slow down. So gonna go fill up another ice bag and chill awhile. Miss you all and will be back regularly next week!

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26 Comments
AnnetteMM
Member

GREAT advice, and I hope you're okay enough to keep enjoying your vacation!

Mandolinrain
Member

Just watching my eye get some black and blue around it. Ugh, I feel like an idiot

Barbscloud
Member

Don't go getting hurt on vacation.  That's not what it's for.

Barb

millon03
Member

I am a natural born klutz! I hate that feeling of embarrassment, you just know everyone saw you!  Peace and be well!

Melissa DOF 21

JonesCarpeDiem

Looks like you smacked your forehead too.

No McCussion I hope.

Feel better.

Mandolinrain
Member

I think just ego got hurt, hahah. I am getting a little heachache and eye is almost shut now. I will be fine and Pete’s here .thanks Dale

Jennifer-Quit
Member

That really looks painful Missy.  Glad that nothing is broken.  I did not think for a second that you had smoked!  

YoungAtHeart
Member

You are a lucky lady.  If that had been me with my osteoporosis, there would have been broken bones.  SOOOOO glad there aren't any!  I am slowly learning to try to slow down, but, like you I think, I am always going 100 mph and thinking about what I am going to do NEXT instead of what I am doing NOW!  Trying to learn that lesson, but it's tough.

Sorry your splendid time ended like this and for the pain you must be in.

Barbscloud
Member

Watch headache for concussion please.  

kristen-9-7-15

Ouch!

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Ouch!  You are still beautiful. 

JonesCarpeDiem

You and Nancy could write a book. "Don't Wait 'Til Fall."

(says the guy who sat down on the edge of his rolling office chair and bruised his ribs)  

Daniela2016
Member

Gosh, what is going on? 2 falls for Ellen's family, yesterday me, and today you Missy!  I hope you don't hurt too bad.

I hurt more than yesterday, but I have no obvious signs like you do; but like someone said it: you are still beautiful!!!

Get well soon, ok?

MarilynH
Member

You banged yourself pretty good ugh, take it easy and enjoy the rest of your vacation and you gave a great analogy as well towards our quits love you sweetie XO ......

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sweetplt
Member

OUCH...~ rest and take care of YOU...Bless your Heart...~ Colleen

Jeanmarc19561
Member

Love the way you took misfortune and not only turned it into a wonderful lesson but shared it with us as well. Thanks and hope you feel better quickly. 

indingrl
Member

So glad your OK- enjoy your vacation. In His love I love you and kiss in each cheek for you MY beloved sister Missy and gentle hugs.

maryfreecig
Member

Ouch and take care of that, Missy. 

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Sandi4
Member

Oh Missy...I'm so sorry.  

Take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Sandi

Giulia
Member

Awwwwwwwwwwww!  That's nasty.  Ya poor thang!   

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It's probably gonna look a lot worse tomorrow and the next day.  But hopefully it will hurt less.  Although second days are usually worse than the first.  Yes, ice!  You can just tell people you're an MMA fighter and got trounced.  

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elvan
Member

Oh honey, I am so sorry...hope it feels better really soon.  I think I read that it was swollen shut but I did not know WHY.  Please be careful and enjoy the REST of the vacation...no more prancing down wet steps.

Love you,

Ellen

Christine13
Member

Owwie Missy.  Hope it heals quickly and that you have no concussion.

Posamari
Member

Oooh no! Ouch! That had to of hurt. 

Sending healing thoughts and a reminder to slow down a little, 

but just a little    

sowanttostop
Member

More healing thoughts!  May you feel better very soon.

shashort
Member

Wow Missy you sure banged yourself up good.  OUCH! Sure hope you feel better quick! Big hugs to you.

About the Author
Smoking is not an option for me. I no longer have a wishbone to quit smoking...I developed a backbone and I quit. When you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, you will quit smoking too.