Quite Unexpectedly

Just as autumn's colours were gracefully coming to an end

and the golden and tanned leaves

had nearly all fallen...

some gorgeous red berries reminded me
that I could start thinking creatively about Christmas preparations.
I just love everything about that.
Preparing homemade decorations and presents.
Crochet for the long winter evenings.
Mincemeat to make for the traditional mince pies.
Cards to make
and cookies to bake
and imagining how to creatively use my new Christmas lights.

BUT
then it happened in a flash.
A very slippery floor and an unseen plastic bag
and down I went
and my right wrist is fractured,


So 
everything is on hold for about six weeks.
Can you imagine that I got to choose the colour of my cast?
I could have had purple or neon green, but chose French navy instead!

My morale is excellent despite some frustrations in everyday living.
I can do much less and everything takes much longer.

I know you will understand if I leave less comments on your blogs,
but will be coming in to visit you all.

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"life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans"


28 comments

  1. Oh dear Sandra it couldn't have happened at a worse time could it. Glad to hear your morale is high and I am sure you will be able to get bits and bobs done towards Christmas but try not to overdue it.

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    1. Thank you, Elaine. It's amazing how much we rely on using both of our hands for everything. I shall certainly never take them for granted once this cast comes off.

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  2. I am so sorry but I certainly understand the dilemma of restrictions when one part of our body is out of commission. Maybe this is the Christmas to enjoy all the sweet sounds, smells and moments that bring peace and joy instead of the hustle that has become common. Hugs to you and please take care of yourself....

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    1. Hi Nancy, thank you for your kind thoughts. i know that you have recently had your own period of slowing down, so you can identify with the limitations.
      A very quiet Christmas is definitely on the agenda.

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  3. Oh my Dear, I am so sorry for your fall!

    Yes, our health or lack of it, can come between much we "want" to do, and what we "can" do. With me, I can not walk without a walker, until the cause is fully treated. And it is depressing.

    Wishing you fast healing! Wishing you the mind set, to deal with life, until full healing happens.

    Many, many gentle hugs,
    Luna Crone

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    1. Thank you Luna for your kind well wishes. My frame of mind is very positive, but I look at things realistically and recognize the fact that I shall need perseverance and patience.
      I do hope that the cause of your own health issues can soon be fully resolved.

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  4. You get a six week break! :) hey...there is bright side sometimes!

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    1. No, I don't, Sandi. I live on my own and the simplest of daily tasks needs two hands to accomplish them. Even dressing is a challenge and cooking and cleaning virtually impossible. I am not complaining. a friend has been helping me over this first weekend. I am very fortunate right now. Tomorrow will be different.

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  5. Oh no! That totally sucks! My wish for you is that six weeks go very fast.

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    1. Thank you Sarah. I've started to cross off the days! I think that my daughter might be hosting Christmas this year for a change, but maybe preferably at my place so I don't need to travel on several different forms of public transport to get to her home!

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  6. oh no! I am sorry to hear about your fracture.
    sending you healing vibes and love.
    Your photos are lovely as can be.
    A good reminder that everything can change very fast!

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    1. Thank you for the healing vibes, Tammie. They're helping already! Lots of simple tasks are challenging to be sure. I can manage a little indoor photography when I put my camera down on something, focus and then press the shutter with my left finger!

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  7. oh dear so sorry for your arm.
    hope you feel better soon .
    wishing you a speedy recovery .
    your photos are amazing .
    taking inspiration from nature for Christmas decoration is a lovely idea .
    blessings

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    1. Thanks so much for your well wishes, baili. I'm learning to rest more and amble in the slow lane for a while.

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  8. Oh noooooooooooooo . . . so sorry to hear this Sandra. What a painful nuisance for you.

    Sending lots of positive good wishes your way for a speedy healing so you can get back to normal.

    Gentle hugs,
    Sarn xxx

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    1. Thank you for all your positive good wishes, Sarn.
      My pre-Christmas activities will be on hold. Never mind, I can catch up with exciting new ideas afterwards.

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  9. Oh no - poor you! Hope it heals well and you become less frustrated with your hand as it gets better. Your photos are gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks so much, Fi. Typing is so slow and laborious, but my left hand is learning how to be less clumsy other everyday gestures.

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  10. A beautiful, colorful ending to your autumn! I'm so sad to hear of your fall, Sandra..such bad timing! I do hope that despite your injury, you still get to enjoy this magical holiday season. Heal quickly, my friend!

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    1. Thank you, Susan. Bad timing, yes, but I'm doing more reading and just enjoying walking in the fresh air without having to dash anywhere. This year, I let all the other people rush madly around and just sit back and observe. It's rather a lovely occupation.

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  11. Oh, Sandra, I am so sorry this happened.
    What a wonderful attitude you have, despite this setback.
    Take good care of you, and I hope that your recovery time goes by quickly for you.

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  12. Thank you, Lisa. it feels so strange not being able to do all the things I normally love doing. My typing is so slow with one finger with my left hand and lower case keys only. Photography is difficult without two hands and the button is on the wrong side of the camera.
    Reading is now number one and daily walks too. Thank goodness for ready-made meals and frozen vegetables.

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  13. Oh dear that will slow down the Christmas preparations. It seems so easy to fl as we get older. Both my walking companions have had falls in the last few months. One like you broke her wrist. Hope you mend quickly and manage to have a Happy Christmas.

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    1. Thank you, Diane. the fall wasn't due to age!!! I am perfectly steady on my feet! The surface I was walking on was made very slippery by a fallen plastic bag which I did not see.
      I will let others do the Christmas preparations this year and just sit back and enjoy! I have more time to read and do leisurely walks and am lucky to live in an age of ready-made meals and packaged soups. I can even peel a mandarin with my left hand. Life is good.

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  14. I love your attitude. You seem like me. We just accept things and move on. This will be a different Christmas season for you, but I know you'll enjoy what you can do! Sending you a hug!

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    1. Thank you, Cathy. I'm learning to do new things every day, others will just have to wait and be left undone!

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  15. Even with the cast on your arm and all the frustrations and the pain, you are still your wonderful optimist self. Knowing you, Christmas will still be special!

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    1. Well, we always have the choice in the way we react to things, Mary. You are like me, we look on the bright side instead of moping in a corner feeling sorry for ourselves!
      Without a tree this year. I'm having great fun playing with fairy lights!

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