“Slip & Fall” Injury Sidelines Uncle Joe
As the title tells you, I took a hard fall that seriously injured my back last September. I’ve mostly been laying down recuperating ever since. This has compounded other health issues and just totally sidelined me like few events in my life have ever done.
Lesson One: Back injuries suck. I don’t recommend it.
A number of folks have been remarkably kind to me in the aftermath, in tender small ways and crazy big ways. Putting up with me when I’ve been in agony all day probably qualifies as both (thanks to my missus in particular).
Lesson Two: Never underestimate your impact on other people. I’ve been touched by total strangers who took a moment to send me a thoughtful little note.
I say all this because we’re into the holiday season now, and folks travel and gather. Be careful when you do – don’t let unfamiliar places, cold weather and travel dangers get you. And be kind to the people with whom you interact, from the coffee shop waitress along the way to the whacky relatives (and their crazier neighbors!) who await you. A little smile may be the greatest, most awesome gift you can give to another person.
Happy holidays!
Uncle Joe
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