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Tricia Forbes Landgraff's avatar

So glad you're ok!

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Tricia! I’m totally good. It was a great learning experience overall.

Janet Jones Bann's avatar

Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened and that there are more such stories to tell. Thank goodness your husband was there and your pups stayed put and your ribs weren't broken and that car slowed down and you made it back home OK and you have such a good doctor. How scary and painful this must have been.

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

The main thing is the utter surprise of it all! LOL. A lot of things came together for my good, for which I am so grateful. Thanks, Janet. 💞

Threads of Light Norma Lee KB's avatar

Jacque, I read this earlier this afternoon and found myself laughing! Odd for reading such an article about your fall that put you in harm's way. I guess I was picking up on your own humor, but the way you talked about trying to breathe was hysterical, followed by a minion fire hydrant! Actually, the whole thing, as I think back on it, was a little scary, but it sounds like you handled it with humor and yes, gratitude. I have heard you mention your Multiple Sclerosis before and know you are dealing with challenges, but your forthrightness about this fall, and all the people you have in place to help you, like your doctor, your husband, shows how resilient you are and determined to make things work for you. I hope your hand and your ribs are healing as well. The writing was beautifully done as were the images which gave further emphasis to your words. I am so sorry this happened. Sounds like there is more to come. You are amazing!!

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you so much, Norma Lee! This happened early last fall and I still laugh hysterically when I think of the “Whee-woo!” I didn’t even know my body could make such a sound. LOL. Humor always helps me get through life’s crazy adventures.

Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

I love how you wove the story with anecdotes of jumping and falling as a child, almost flying off of that sand pile! What a great experience. But you are right, falling as an adult is not as fun and can come with more consequences-like hitting your head, which should take you straight to the ER for a scan to rule out a bleed. Road rash and bruised ribs are not fun, but you assessed yourself well in the moment, and followed up with your very responsive neurologist. And yes, perhaps writers should also insure their hands - they offer healing too and are very valuable. I am sorry for the falls (I have had a few that landed me in the ER for a scan) but grateful that you are okay. I look forward to reading the other stories, too, not to hear that you fell, but how you survived. I am grateful for that!

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you so much, Wendy! Writers do indeed bring meaning and healing to life’s experiences, and I hope to be counted among those who do that. I appreciate how openly you share your health challenges. The more we do that, the more we can help others endure and thrive too. Hope to see you back in Silent Writing soon…when you are up to it.

Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

You are already counted among the writers who bring meaning and healing. Thank you.

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Awww…thank you Wendy. 🫶

Morning Musings's avatar

I am so glad you weren't injured! Your whole personality shines through this piece.

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you so much, Gesene! On both counts! 💞

Bonnie Barnes's avatar

Oh, I can relate. All the falls, at my age, without MS. Mine are almost always connected with a dog. They happen so fast! I'm glad nothing was broken, in your case. ❤️

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Bonnie, I’m so sorry you have taken some tumbles. I relate to the dog connection; I have said for a long time that I will probably die at the end of a dog leash. LOL. It would be SUCH an appropriate way for me to go out! HA!

Seriously though, you and Charlie be careful out there! And have LOADS of fun while you’re at it!

ann schneider's avatar

Ah yes, the days of free play… even deep in construction sites for me. Two years ago, the last time I tried to save myself with my left hand, Yorkie in the other arm, my pinkie finger came completely separate from the joint. It was not pretty but I stood up, made sure my pup was ok and slammed that finger, a little blood and all, right back into the joint. It sort of healed!

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Wow!! You are a trooper! And you went right back to writing, writing, writing. I am inspired! 💞🐕✏️

Bernadette Gomez's avatar

So glad you are okay!

Caitlin Ellefson Spohrer's avatar

Oh, Jacque, I'm echoing everyone else's relief that you're ok! I loved reading this piece. Thanks for the joyful jaunt to your childhood playground! Your sense of humor held me (and I imagine you, too) through your past and present falls.

Kathleen Kroner's avatar

Thankful to read that you are OK despite that fall! Thank goodness you had your husband and "kids" with you and weren't alone.

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen! I’m allll good. Sometimes there are hidden blessings. More to come on that. 💞

Wendy Carr's avatar

Oh, Jacque! So sorry you have this material to write about - but since you do I have to say you did it with the perfect blend of humor and grace. This disease is a bugger, and so maddening, and I thank god that I've met people like you who face it with more positivity than I usually muster. Your dogs, your husband, so much to be thankful for, on that day and every day!

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Wendy! It always helps me if I can find a bit of gratitude and humor in a situation. I’m glad we have each other’s backs on this journey. Yet another gift AWR has given us. 💞

Wendy Carr's avatar

yes, so thankful!

ann schneider's avatar

I know I already posted a comment on this but I did not mention how your hope, love of life and people, as well as your determination, radiate from you. I think we all see it.

Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Ann. That means so much to me. Your encouragement and kindness are so appreciated.

Elizabeth Levin's avatar

Oh Jacque! I hate to think of you falling. I am glad you didn’t break anything. I loved the opening of your piece! I felt the freedom of flying off that dirt pile, and the gentle landing (most of the time, anyway) into the soft dirt. You captured the joy of the playground. Take good care! :)