New Perspectives

Hopefully, some of you are still out there reading this blog. I realize I have been remiss in keeping it current . . . I now find I have a bit more time due to an "imposed" slowdown. Two weeks ago, I slipped on the ice [gotta love the fickle nature of Midwest weather!] and broke both bones in the forearm of my right arm, at the wrist. Yes, this is the same arm that had the dislocated finger in June. And yes, I am right handed, so typing with one hand, let alone anything else [!] has provided me a new perspective on my day to day routine.At this point, I'm not able to drive my 5-speed [I'm seeing quite a savings on the weekly bills], so at times I truly feel like I've had my wing clipped. I don't mind walking, however, as I'm trying to get this written, there is sleet tapping at the windows and a prediction of 5-7 inches of snow expected throughout the day. [The photo looks out on the backyard.]
As cumbersome and annoying as it is to have to deal with one-handedness, I am humbled to know that for me, this is temporary. I suppose we all need occasional reminders to cherish what we have. It can be gone in a blink of an eye.