I received what I felt like was a compliment from Troy yesterday.
He said it was a good thing I wasnt a vain woman.
Um, I’m glad he thinks that. But I do dye my hair. There is a reason for that. 😂😂
I was having a wonderful Saturday afternoon with friends at the lake. I love this group. They are fun, nonjudgmental, (I know this because they have seen me in a 2 piece)and on Saturday they proved to be a well oiled machine, my own personal EMT team.
I remember absolutely nothing about what happened. When I regained consciousness I heard the familiar voices. A commanding nurse, and others barking out orders, getting me up off my face, calling an ambulance asking me my name and what day of the week it was.
It’s hard for me to answer those questions on a good day, let alone after being knocked out.
I apparently decided to miss the top step of the ladder getting up in the boat and introduce myself to the top of the opened gate.
Up close and personal.
I ended up with a small gash on my hairline, deep enough to show bone. 3 stitches.
Ripped the skin off my nose, lost a piece, so 7 stitches.
Lost a piece of my lip, the shape of my front tooth, just 1 stitch.
My right knee is a victim of outdoor carpet burn. Rug burn and didnt even enjoy getting it.
The next morning I found bruises and scratches I didnt realize I had. My wedding ring caught something and cut my finger.
I cant raise my arms too high.
And I dribble a bit when I drink from a cup.
I’m a sight.
But I am a tough old broad.
Yesterday I helped troy make salsa, and I made him some cornbread salad, because he deserves it.
And today?
Here I am at work, looking like a raccoon. 🦝
I really just want to put that bag of frozen peas on my face.
Good side:
I did not lose an eye, life or limb, tooth or even a fingernail! ❤❤
I’ll have more scars to brag about and mark my way in the world.
I had a first,
first time ever in an ambulance.
And oh, the stories I can make up about what happened.
As sore and as tired as I am, I am also truly grateful.
God wasn’t watching my step for me, that’s my job, but he did make sure I had a boat full of Angels to take care of me.
They even drove my car back to me the next day. (We were at Lawtonka)
I also have the most wonderful husband at home who will tease me while he takes care of me, had to pick me up from the ER like some wild teenager and has shook his head and laughed all Sunday.
I will never hear the end of this, not from him or the shop group.
And I deserve it.
Tease away!
I wanted to update you all before you heard from the grapevine.
I also wanted to publicly thank everyone that had my back and made sure I lived to tell the tale. If I missed tagging you, please tag yourself! Love you! ❤
Much love!
Big loves!
Gratitude!
Lorene
