Jenny On the Spot

I finally did it. After 32 years of avoiding deep cuts I finally joined the club Sunday afternoon… I had to get stitches!

Imagine a woman intently cleaning her house. Her house is to go \”on the market\” the following day. She is busy and deliberate, careful to not skip a beat as there is no time to spare. Imagine that same woman briskly washing a 3-4 pound vase, with soap. Imagine the vase slipping and \”bouncing\” off the side of the sink - into 2 pieces, the left thumb available for the sharp edge to cut through.

Ouch! It hurt and it was messy! Hubby was gone running an errand for me. I had to call him back, reinforcements were needed (he knew if I was calling him back from a chore it MUST be urgent!)!

OK, I\’ll leave the drama of the blood and the wild thoughts racing in my head and finish with the end result: 5 stitches just below the bend in my left thumb. I am thankful it was my left thumb (and not the right). I am thankful no tendons or nerves were cut. And I am thankful my thumb stayed on my hand (yes, I can\’t fully ignore the potential for drama!)

I will never take the thumb for granted again. It is hard not having the use of even one digit! I never realized how much I depend on my left hand though I am right handed… I learned that I unscrew lids with my left hand - it can be difficult to access the tylenol:)

The house still went on the market the next day, but my hubby had to pay in time… he\’s such a good man. I became a one-handed wonder, but was not as efficient!

Guess what I did Monday… I locked myself out of the car, and all 3 sets of keys were in the car - in my purse! I\’m glad I decided to renew our AAA membership this year!