We are aged, and so our bodies aren’t as strong and spry as they used to be. Something happened the other night that reminded that to us.
About 2:00 AM, Kona went in to my wife’s bedroom and urged her to get up. My wife figured that Kona needed to go outside, so she slipped on her coat and boots, and took Kona out into the darkness. Kona is very particular about where she does her business, so she led my wife here and there, so she could find just the right spot.
Over at the edge of our yard by the picket fence close to the woods, my wife tripped in the snow and fell. When she tried to get back up, she couldn’t. Her legs were just too weak, so she just lay there and struggled for a good while.
In the meantime, I was still up in my bedroom snoozing away, totally unaware that my wife had even gone outside.
Eventually, my wife was able to move herself through the snow, over by a couple of young aspen trees. Using the trees as a support, she was finally able to right herself. She and Kona then came back into the house.
Once Kona was in, she came up the stairs to my room and woke me up. I noticed that the lights were on downstairs so came down to see what was going on. It was then that I learned about what had happened to my wife, and it was scary and sobering
Lying alone in the snow in freezing temperatures unable to get up, with no one around, and no way to get help, could lead to a serious situation. Luckily, this one eventually resolved itself with no one hurt. I told my wife, next time Kona needs to go out in the middle of the night, wake me up and I will take Kona out.
Getting old requires a different mindset.
View my paintings: davidmarchant2.ca
No comments:
Post a Comment