Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I was just out on our rickety deck for privacy while I talked to a friend. Our deck is very worn-out and has been off-limits to our kids for a year while we try to raise money to fix it. I was careful to be on the "safe" area - or so I thought. All of a sudden I felt my foot going down! The board under my right foot totally broke. I was stuck and could not get my leg (which was stuck at the knee) loose at all. The phone had gone flying and my poor friend was left wondering if I was ok. I managed to yell loud enough to get my dd to come out. She gave my apologies to my friend and hung up. I then tried unsucessfully to get dh on his cell phone. The kids ran and got one neighbor but she wasn't sure what to do. She suggested that we call another neighbor. I didn't want to. This is the third embarrassing predicament he's gotten me out of in the last year.:blush: But I realized that my leg was starting to swell and I did need help. So they got my other neighbor and he cut out the neighboring board to get my foot loose. I'm scraped up and am going to have a lovely bruise. I'm icing it now. (I think I will be sore elsewhere on my body too from the shock of my body slamming a foot and a half down on one side). And I was complaining earlier about my chronic pain. . . :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Awww. Poor you! Cyberhugs to you. I'm so glad it wasn't a worse injury. As one who has had many, many, many embarassing injuries, incidents, etc., I prescribe a glass of wine for your ego along with ice for your leg. However, thank you for the great visual - you falling, the phone flying thru the air, your friend bewildered. Tee hee. Thank you for spreading a little cheer in your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Oh Jean! So glad you are okay! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 OH, no!! I'm so sorry for you! Good job with the icing... and getting the neighbor to help. Prayers going your way that you will make it through with as minimal pain as "necessary". :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 :grouphug: And thanks for the reminder. We are in the same boat with our deck. But I go out on it walking where it is safe. Hmm not so much. I think I'll take your story as a lesson, and keep our sliding door locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Oh goodness! :( Ouch! I am glad your neighbor was able to get you out and that your dd heard you scream and came to see what had happened. If I were to fall through my deck, it would be one heck of a fall. I have actually thought about it several times, as mine is at least 14 feet high. EEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Ouch! I'm glad you're ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sorry Jean but that's one of those stories that you :lol: and feel sorry at the same time! Thank God the whole deck didn't decide to give way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sorry Jean but that's one of those stories that you :lol: and feel sorry at the same time! Thank God the whole deck didn't decide to give way. Go ahead, laugh . . . . I am! I figure if I'm to have the bruises and the pain, I might as well have a good story to go along with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Go ahead, laugh . . . . I am! I figure if I'm to have the bruises and the pain, I might as well have a good story to go along with it! Thanks for making me chuckle. :) oh and feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yes, times like that, you either have to laugh or cry. That reminds me of the time Anne fell through the roof of a house and got stuck! (L.M. Montgomery, I forget which novel, but I remember she had similar thoughts about getting help!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 But, did you, upon reentering the house, announce loudly to your children, "An THAT'S why it's been off limits for you for the last year.":confused: :D Double gold if you did! :grouphug: Hope you are feeling better in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Go ahead, laugh . . . . I am! I figure if I'm to have the bruises and the pain, I might as well have a good story to go along with it! but really, don't you just want to fabricate a good story to go with the injuries? I remember having a lovely purple cast which made my thumb stick out to the point it was embarrassing. EVERYONE wanted to hear the great story about what caused the injury. I felt so STUPID telling them I broke a knuckle opening a jar of pickles. :001_huh: HONESTLY??? Did lying HAVE to be a sin at that time? :D:lol::lol::lol: I hope you're feeling better! If you want privacy during a phone call, go to the car. Recline the seat to remain hidden if necessary. Trust me - it works, especially in a dark garage. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 quickly. Take care of yourself! Love, Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Now that is just pitiful. Sounds a lot like something that would happen to me. It is always exciting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 That sounds like something that would happen here. Hope you are feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Oh my! It could have been much worse! I'm glad you are okay! I guess it's time for a new deck... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I am so sorry and so amazed that you can laugh at it! :) Glad the kids were there and could get help! OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I am so sorry and so amazed that you can laugh at it! :) Glad the kids were there and could get help! OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, my dd said it took her a bit longer to respond to my yelling for help because she thought she was going to be in trouble for something. . . :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Well, my dd said it took her a bit longer to respond to my yelling for help because she thought she was going to be in trouble for something. . . :rolleyes: NOTE TO SELF: Stop hollering for the kids when they are in trouble.......;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 :grouphug: Ouch! I hope you heal quickly. Perhaps you'll have a good laugh about it -- some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 It's so validating to know that crazy things like this happen to others as well. Jean, I sure hope your leg heals quickly!! Mariann -:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 :grouphug: Ow hon, that sounds like a story only I could tell. I still have bruises from falling down the stairs almost six months ago. I am glad to hear that I am not the only person that these things happen to but so sorry to hear it happened to you. I would ice down everything you can and take pain meds before the pain gets to bad. Take anti-inflammatories pretty much around the clock because things will get worse until about day three. Also see if you can get into the chiro right away. Hope you heal up quickly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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