I do not have control over anything in my life other than how I react to whatever event, outcome or feeling that pops up on any given day.

I woke up early last Friday morning needing to use the restroom. My husband got me transferred and went to the kitchen to start the coffee. Unexpectedly I began to feel faint and before I could realize what was happening, I fainted and headed for the tile floor. The last thing I remember was the sound of the left side of my face and forehead hitting the floor. I don’t know if it was the fainting or that I blacked out for a few minutes, but either option was not good. When I came too I was not in pain or crying but had a large bump on my head and the beginnings of a rather lovely black eye. It has been several days since the fall and the bruising has spread to my cheek and eyelid. Not a pretty sight. I haven’t left the house as I don’t want to repeat the story to everyone I know or see. I haven’t had a fall in many years as I am very careful about my actions every day. This accident only emphasizes how fragile my body is, especially now that I have also been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My advice to anyone that is unstable in any way, please humble yourself enough to accept help and use the aides that are available to us. 

The only thing that gets me through the tuff days is my faith that tomorrow might possibly be better.