My apologies to sensible 15 year olds out there for my title. Explanation? I went skating with my kids today and joined in a small, simple pick-up game of hockey. On one of the first ‘plays,’ I charged after a puck for a ‘breakaway’ (big deal) like a man possessed (must be the Starbucks coffee). The young goalie came out of the net at me, but my evasive maneuvers are not exactly NHL caliber. I missed the young fellow (thankfully!), but took a flying leap, sending both of our sticks flying as well. I landed on my front side with my arm outstretched and felt some nasty pops in the front of my right shoulder. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I can still type, read and think (questionable), so I should be fine in pastoral duties. It’s a good thing I don’t work with my hands.
My eldest daughter began her paper route today. She encountered a broken step at one of the houses, slipped and hurt the back of her heel – more the lower Achilles tendon area. It’s only a flesh wound, thankfully, but a painful one.
If I was superstitious, I would be waiting for the third thing today.
4 comments:
I killed my back at the playground yesterday trying to teach my 5-year old to slide down a pole. When I complain, my wife regularly reminds me that I'm 40, not 15... so sympathetic.
Sorry to hear that, Dan. So you're the third thing.
I have a Dr.s appointment tomorrow morning. I'm afraid it's probably worse than I first thought.
I hope your back improves soon.
But I'm still not superstitious - God is sovereign!
I usually just hope (pray) it goes away.
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