***Announcement regarding the September Contest: Summer***

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I may have to postpone the opening of the September Contest: Summer.

I had a hard fall this morning (my right ankle turned under me, and I fell against a built-in bookcase).

I didn't break any bones but wow, this sucker hurts! I have spoken with my doctor and he advised me as to how to proceed, which I am doing.

I am applying an ice pack and carefully taking ibuprofen about every 6 hours. The pain has diminished some from this morning, but it's still there. My doctor told me that I will probably be sore for about 3 weeks. Oh goody!

Therefore, I may not feel up to posting dates and such tomorrow, which is what I'd planned. We shall see. I will start things up as soon as I am able. If not tomorrow, then most likely over the weekend.

I will get through this!

[Walleye]

1. Good luck, I know how painful that can be

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thanks! It's a b***h!

[gademocrat7]

2. So sorry you fell, Peggy.

Sending you healing hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery.💙

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much! I am hoping for the same. ♥

[SheltieLover]

3. So sorry to hear of your fall & injury, Peggy.

Please take good care!

Healing vibeson the way to you. 💓💓💓

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thanks so much! Love the vibes. ♥

[SheltieLover]

10. Yw, Peggy!

[elleng]

4. OH PEG!

Be well.

We/the contest can wait. SUMMER can wait too!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks very much! I'll try to get going soon. ♥

[Atticus]

9. "Endeavor to persevere!"---Chief Dan George (as "Lone Watie") in

"The Outlaw Josie Wales".

Hope your pain resolves quickly.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Thank you so much! I am eagerly awaiting the resolution of the pain! ♥

[Ocelot II]

11. Ouch, sorry that happened! I hope you're better soon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thanks so much! It cannot happen too soon! ♥

[Solly Mack]

12. Rest and take it as easy as you need.

Be careful!

Stop doing that! (falling)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks so much! I'm trying to take it easy, but old habits just don't quit!

[skylucy]

13. Get better soon!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Your wish is my command! Now if I can just get my body to cooperate! ♥

[usonian]

14. So sorry that you won the FALL contest. (get well immediately!). nt

[ultralite001]

18. This...

Be well!!!

That is all...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you! It WILL happen. Eventually. ♥ n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thanks so much! Heh heh--great pun you got there! Immediate ain't happening!

My doctor tells me it will be better in the morning!

[2naSalit]

22. Oh dear!

That's unfortunate and I am sorry for your pain. Falling freaks me out and usually ends up hurting something to some degree.

If you have bruising you could apply arnica for a day or two to help the blood reabsorb. For really good pain ease and healing promotion, if you're open to such things, you might apply a comfrey salve on the pain areas for a couple days, can make a long healing process a lot shorter. Those are my go to remedies along with IB. Neither of those herbs are recommended for long term use, for short spells only, but they are effective.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thanks so much for your good suggestions!

It's soft tissue stuff--thank goodness my bones are super healthy.

I won't be driving for a few days, so shopping is out, for now. I could order from Amazon, though.

[George McGovern]

24. Feel better Peggy. You're right, YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Thank you so much, dear George! My doctor agrees with you.

Today has been very strange.

[Behind the Aegis]

26. Thankfully, nothing is broken, but I know it is still pretty painful.

My FIL, 87, fell on his face tonight and broke his nose in several places, which I didn't know was possible. So, when I walk tonight, I am going to watch my step!

I hope you feel better real soon. Do keep an eye on any swelling. Did they X-ray it to make sure there weren't any micro-breaks? I ask because several years ago, when I was 9, I fell and hurt my arm. It hurt for a while, and my mother finally insisted on an X-ray, and it turned out I had two microfractures and I needed a cast!

Anyway, take it easy, as I am sure most, if not all, the participants of this group are more concerned about YOU than a contest. So, just focus on getting better.

BTA

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. No getting around it: it IS painful, though less than yesterday. Thank you for you good thoughts!

I haven't been anywhere near an xray machine. I spoke with my doctor via text.

Even if my ribs were broken even a little bit, they no longer get taped or anything like that. I looked at the site last night and there weren't any bones sticking out!

I am moving carefully and doing everything I can to get better.

Thank you again.

[Callalily]

27. Oh Peggy! Sorry to hear about your fall.

But it sounds like you are on the mend, so that is good.

Please take time to rest and heal.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Thanks so much, my dear Callalily.........Believe me, I am taking it easy! ♥

[Grumpy Old Guy]

28. Ouch!

I fell in March, broke my nose and sprained my wrist! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Duppers]

30. Oh WOW!! 😲 Ouch.

I think I remember that.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Oh my dear Grumpy! I am so sorry you went through all that.

At least this time, my face wasn't involved!

Thank you for your good thoughts.

[Duppers]

29. Take care, Miss Peggy.

We'll be here waiting for you to heal.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. Thank you so much, my dear Duppers!

Believe me, I am taking care. I want to heal!

[mnhtnbb]

35. Ouch!

Hope you feel better, soon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Thanks so much, my dear mnhtnbb!

Today's the second day and I am feeling a bit better. Not normal yet! And does that word even apply to me???

[mike_c]

36. I hope you feel better soon!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Thanks so much, my dear mike_c!

I am progressing, slowly.

[Soph0571]

39. Just saw this

Are you OK Peggy my love?
You must take care

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. Ah, my dear Soph.......I am doing OK, considering the circumstances.

The back pain is usually manageable, and when it isn't, I take a nap!

Believe me, I am taking care.

Thank you for reaching out.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

41. Well, since you have the same moon in Cali

as we do in Michigan and you are hobbled, here's a moon picture for you that I snapped about 20 minutes ago...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. Awww...thank you for the wonderful photo!

And you know I’m disabled when I’m not taking photos! Especially moon photos.

That was really thoughtful.