Some of my regular clients may have noticed on our online booking system that my schedule is closed off for the months of September and August. Next to my name, it says, "broken hand, can't see clients till November."
"What's that all about?", you ask?
I've told the story a gazillion times, but here goes. Many of you know that I am an avid bicycle rider. I ride in the city almost daily and have been doing so for years. I am that person who uses hand signals, lets other bicyclists know when I am passing, and am super vigilant about watching what is happening ahead of me.
The morning after I had returned from vacation, I was enthusiastic about getting back into my TMW groove, seeing my clients, and working again. I got on my bike to head into the office taking my usual route. On my way there, I saw a police car pulled over to the side. The driver opened the door slightly, and I thought to myself, "Good. He saw me.", and proceeded to move left to get out of the way.
Just then the officer whipped the door wide open. My right hand hit the door, I and my bike flipped through the air (according to witness accounts), and I landed hard on my left shoulder. Fortunately, I was wearing a helmet because I know my head hit the ground.
My bike and I left the scene in an ambulance (I've never been in one before!) and went to the hospital.
Turns out I had a fractured metacarpal on my working hand, and a shoulder separation on the left side. I feel lucky to be alive, but bummed that I can't work.
My first few days are a little foggy, but I remember friends coming over to feed me and cut up my food into bite-sized pieces, wash my dishes and take me to the grocery store. Since one hand is out of commission and I couldn't lift the other, I've been having to get my hair professionally washed and dried, which is not so convenient, but kind of a treat.
I am feeling really grateful, because it could have been worse. Fortunately, that and my wonderful friends have kept my spirits high. :)
I'll look forward to seeing you in November. In the meantime, please book with the other practitioners--they're really great! I'll be spending my days healing, and working on other aspects of the practice...and spending a lot of time doing nothing, which is a challenge for me.
Be careful out there, and please, wear wear a helmet...no matter how safe a rider you are, there are always potential circumstances that are out of your control.
Mary
