Take time for yourself to rest..

This was a rough week for me..I was rushing to put the trash out before the garbage pick up came..needless to say I never did get it to the curb..I was looking at the garbage truck and I must have missed a step on the deck..Next thing I know I hear a pop and I am down in the dirt..laying there in my pajamas..I started to panic..I was alone at the house..cell phone by my bed inside..My first thought was.."oh my God, I broke both my ankles and I can't move"..So I started praying to God, the angels..and felt I need to get myself inside to call my boyfriend..I tried to get up, but couldn't feel my left foot..My left foot was numb..I could barely feel my clogs on my feet..my right ankle was sore too..Since I tend to be stubborn, I just told myself, I'm going to some how make it back into the house..I attempted to lift myself up with my legs but quickly fell back down since I couldn't balance myself..there are several steps to climb on the wood deck..Which normally would seem easy to handle..Ahh the little things we take for granted every day..was the first lesson I was quickly realizing..as much as I bitch and complain about money, my weight, my car..whatever little thing ..at this moment and from this moment on I was learning how fortunate I was..because when you can't do the simple things like walk up a few steps to get into the house..you realize how fortunate you really are.. I did manage to get back into the house..I got on my knees..and pulled myself up by the railings on the steps..got myself up the steps and crawled into the house..meeting my dog Nelson at eye level as I crawled in..I finally got myself onto my bed and to my cell phone and was able to call my boyfriend..He's a school bus driver..I rarely will call him while he's driving unless it was an emergency..Hearing his voice calmed me down..He usually comes home on his break about 10a..and reassured me he'd be home soon..I propped my leg up and relaxed for a bit..then I had to go to the bathroom..uh oh..how would I do this..so I realized that my right ankle was swollen but ok to walk in..our place is small..but at this moment it was to my advantage..since my furniture was close together..I decided to use tables to balance myself on while holding my left leg up in the air and putting all my weight on my right leg..I was able to hobble into the bathroom and get some ibuprofen..and a couple ice packs..I hobbled back to the bed..propped up my ankle and layed there until my boyfriend got home..I believe I sprained it really bad..Luckily I had my phone and laptop near by..So I researched on WEBMD and other sites..From the readings it seemed that i severely sprained my ankle..I'm a pet sitter/dog walker..and had about 6 visits that day..I never cancel..unless the weather is severe..I've been a pet sitter for 16 yrs and hardly ever cancel..So I texted/emailed all my clients letting them know what happened and that I couldn't make it today..I figured there's no sense in worrying about tomorrow..let's just focus on the here and now..So as each day went by I had to contact them..This happened Tuesday morning..It's now Friday morning..day 4 of not being able to walk..I do have some improvement but still can't walk..This down time sure gives you plenty of time to think and ponder about things..I've been wanting to get out of pet sitting for years but couldn't because of financial reasons..and in the back of my mind I always wondered..as I get older and at some point can no longer do this ..what else could I do to support myself..well I do have many hobbies/interests..that I've been putting more time into..Lately I've been making soy candles and have sold some in the past..I'm also a reiki master teacher..And had to give myself reiki to help with the discomfort..So the lessons I've learned so far is..sometimes you are forced to take time for yourself..my accident forced me to do this..it also forced me to think about other options for making money..and I'm also realizing I am fortunate..being fortunate isn't always about having alot of friends..money..being good looking..just being able to open your eyes..and care for yourself is a blessing..and we all take forgranted the little things..APPRECIATE THE LITTLE THINGS..Blessings..