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| A beautiful pink sunset at Wilderness Lakes Campground in Menifee, CA |
Because of all our moving around, we got a late start on our Christmas decorating, only to discover we had trashed our fake tree at the end of last season, intending to purchase a smaller one this year-- an intention I totally forgot about. By that point, we didn't really have the time or inclination to run out and buy a new one. So we didn't have a tree. And without a Christmas tree in the house...well, it just didn't feel much like Christmas.
I was standing on the top step of my stool in front of my refrigerator - both doors open - taking an inventory. I grabbed a couple things to take out and dispose of, filling up both hands, and then I stepped down. Only I didn't step straight down onto the lower step. With my head still more or less inside my fridge, I stepped off to the side, expecting to find the floor in about eight inches. It wasn't there of course. My foot hit the floor hard, my knee jammed, and the pain and disorientation sent me over onto my left side against the hard floor. As soon as the pain in my knee subsided, I got up and realized I'd hurt my left shoulder.
While all this was happening, Mark was lounging away in the RV Park's hot tub, so all I could do was wait for him. I tried to call him, and once he was out of the pool and noticed the call, he called me right back. "You called?" he asked. "I think I need to go to Urgent Care," I said.
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| My Christmas "digs" |
The good news is, my shoulder is healing up and my knee had no noticeable damage. Instructions are to pamper the shoulder, don't move it in the wrong direction or lift anything heavy for at least four more weeks.
Mark has been a wonderful nursemaid throughout the whole ordeal. Happily, I'm finally able to dress myself again. Yay. And I'm experiencing improved range of motion every day.
Christmas was a quiet affair with the kids-- Katie and her family on Christmas Day and Steve and Alicia the day after. We've greatly enjoyed our time here, as we always do. Sophie is so much fun to be around. She's a delightful child--very smart and full of imagination. I miss them already, and we've barely left.
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| Sophie loves her new construction equipment set. She helped put it together with dad's help and a little plastic screwdriver. |
We left Lancaster on New Year's Eve and spent the evening with Mark's friend, Tina, and her family. We actually parked our rig on the curb just down the street from her. We had a great time there. Her in-laws are living with them now, and her son and daughter-in-law were visiting, so we got a chance to get acquainted with them as well. Tina and Dave served up a tasty dinner meal and we all had some fun with a game of Relative Insanity. (Mark won. Twice. Hmmm.)
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| Mark, with Tina and Dave Kelsey |
Over the last few months I've been feeling like I need to do something about my healthiness-- or lack thereof. After watching a timely short video by Dr. Ken Berry (who is my new doctor hero) about sugar addiction, it was clear to me that I had all the signs and symptoms. It wasn't a surprise. Deep down I've known it for some time but didn't really want to confront it. It doesn't help that I love sweets. Then I watched some of his other videos, and by the time I had binge-watched for half a day or so, I'd made up my mind that it was high time I do something about it. And isn't the first of a new year a wonderful time to make serious changes in your life-- new beginnings and all?
As of January 1, Mark and I are embarking on a low-carb, high-fat "keto" diet in a valiant attempt to lose some weight and improve our health. Mark has committed for one month; I have committed for six months. Wish us well!
We hope that 2020 promises to be a good year for you and yours. Happy New Year and safe travels wherever you are!
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