BLOG 258—Kit Goes Down–Again

“KITTING AROUND”
I hope to illuminate your life with my words.
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!

*** The joy I am experiencing in life is a marvelous thing!
*** Hit by two trucks—I remain happy.
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com
*** I lived in my van and went to all US states, mainly National parks.
*** I married Beth on 2/22/22. We are both quite happy.
*** Thanks, my wife, for editing and adding to each weekly blog.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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Not Again!
This blog is being put together in the hospital by me on my hospital bed. As you might know, I have had hospital visits in the past, nothing new to me. I have words below about this in the Daily Jottings.
 
What happened, in brief, is I fell off a ladder, broke six of my ribs, and have been in the hospital, in pain, for four days now. Living in (with) a broken cage. (Rib cage, that is.)

I just learned from the head of physical therapy that I will be released today. Currently, when I go from laying down to sitting, from sitting to standing, any significant bodily changes, the pain is excruciating. So, I do not like to make these changes and just sit here typing rather than going for a walk.
 
I guess I’m ready to go back to the real world.
Friendly here, they help you do everything. 
Back to that scary “real” world.
   
Someone said again to me,
“You should thank God you got through it alright.”
Why didn’t they say,
“Why do you think God allowed you to fall like that?”
   
Why do so many people believe that only good things come from this “god” Being (hmm, would you call it that?)  I’ve lost friends over this realistic thinking. Do you have evidential proof of such a being? If you do, please let us know on this blog.
   
I have never believed in any gods, spirits, ghosts, or supernatural beings created by humans. Belief has never made any sense to me. No one has ever presented any good, realistic, and provable evidence of a god or supernatural being. Belief has done much harm to the world.
       
I just coughed. This is so painful with broken ribs.
Why the hell would a god do this to me?
If you can prove god, do it. Right on this blog for all of us. 

WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! 

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are so interesting, challenging, and essential on our path to joy, happiness, and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others. Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

I HOPE TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS
WORDS HAVE POWER! 

Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking.

WHEN YOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S QUALITY—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe — Your Thinking —and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!     

To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words.
But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.

EVEN IF YOU START LATE, ARE UNCERTAIN,
OR ARE DIFFERENT –
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!

Don’t forget that you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive, and always reach for more advancement.
Positive and inspiring quotes are like beams of sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood,  and help us focus on the good in life.
They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.

REMEMBER–VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE.

In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most. 

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GET INSPIRED!
READ OPTIMISTIC QUOTES 

I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS AID YOU >>
“Our only kiss was like an accident- a beautiful gasoline rainbow.”
― Alice Sebold
 
“We do not suffer by accident.”
― Jane Austen
 
“Accidents ambush the unsuspecting, often violently, just like love.”
― Andrew Davidson
 
“Love is like a wind stirring the grass beneath trees on a black night,’
― Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, 

“Don’t be very frightened, Marilla. I was walking the ridge-pole, and I fell off. I suspect I have sprained my ankle. But, Marilla, I might have broken my neck. Let us look on the bright side of things.”
― L.M. Montgomery
   
“It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country to decide, by their conduct and example, the important question, whether societies of men are capable or not, of establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined to depend, for their political constitutions, on accident and force.”
― Alexander Hamilton
   
“The ugliest thing in the world is a beautiful woman without the brains or courage to know that [beauty] is nothing more than an accident.”
― Charlie Fletcher, Silvertongue   

COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
Do you keep track of what you do each day?
Keep track for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
   
2/3/24–Working on the gutters today. The gutters are up (thanks for your help, Terry.) I was up on a ladder putting on gutter guards. Gutter guards keep the leaves or any debris out of your gutters. I want to semi-filter rainwater to use on the plants, clean it, and, after more filtering, drink it.
 
There I was, almost done with the whole gutter. I guess I was not careful enough and don’t know what happened. I ended up falling from about seven feet directly onto my back.  They call this “Getting the wind knocked out of you.” At first, while lying there, I could not breathe at all. It was scary. After relaxing for some seconds, I could use my lungs again.
   
I landed directly on my back. At first, I just looked at my surroundings and wondered what to do. Then I started moving and moaning, and that is when Beth heard me. She helped me to a standing position. The pain had not come on yet at that point.
   
In past blogs, I wrote about “making something happen” so I could write about it. No, that is not what I aimed for in this incident. In the future, I plan to make “positive” things to add to the blog. This is a suggestion for you, too.
   
If you think your life is boring and going nowhere, this is a path that you have set. YOU can always go in and make changes for the better. Aim in different directions than you are taking now. You are the one to make your life an exciting event.
 
Over time, I have learned to fall. In metal shop class while in high school, I built a 14-foot-tall unicycle. I used that off and on, riding around Ocean Beach, where I grew up, and performing a few shows. After falling from the cycle the third time, I gave the unicycle away. I hope the guy I gave the unicycle to did not get hurt.

There I was, lying on the grass, not knowing what to do next. Beth heard me moaning and ran right out. I am so glad she did. I told her what happened, and she helped me into the house. There was much pain in my upper back, so hard to move, it was. Sleep went well; I woke early, as usual.
 
I hate to deal in “what-ifs, but here goes>>I see now that if I had landed on my front, I could have broken ribs or hit my head. There could have been blood. I can’t imagine my wife’s reaction to blood. I tell Beth not to think of the what-ifs in any situation, but this fall had me considering things that might have happened to me. I am glad they didn’t.
   
2/4– I awoke about 3 a.m.; I just lay there at first. When I started to move, the pain came up. After lying there, I headed out to my computer to watch YouTube. There is only about one foot of the gutter guard to finish the job, and I will do that today.
   
Reaching down and picking up something off the ground hurts a lot. I will be doing stretching and exercise to help me get better. I expected I would be out finishing that one last gutter, but that won’t be the case.
   
It’s incredible how the human body can heal itself.
By next week, I should be okay.
Hopefully, anyway.
 
2/5–This morning, when I awoke, I just lay there. And, like when the accident first happened, I could not breathe. I was scared because I knew that when I transitioned to a standing position, the pain would intensify. It is a terrifying thing to go through.
 
I went to the doctor today and had an X-ray done, but he found nothing broken. He offered to give me a shot for the pain, but I refused. I asked for a refill for a pain medication I had once; I was told that I needed to meet with the doctor tomorrow about that. When you see the doctor here, they weigh you and check your blood pressure.
 
When weighed, I had reached about 200 pounds (Beth feeds me well.)  I want to get back to my past weight of 161. In the future, you can read about my pounds going away. I must stay away from chocolate, cookies, and candy. Because I have gained weight, I have decided to eat only when hungry. I am seldom hungry, so I should start to lose pounds.
   
I used to run or bike ride daily.  Because my asthma has gotten so bad, I cannot exercise as I once did. I must find other ways to keep my body in better shape. Because my asthma has gotten worse, it will be difficult to do these passions.
   
How about you? Are you keeping up with your daily exercise?
 
2/6–Once again, a day of pain. I did what I could to get things done, but it was difficult.
   
This hospital is interesting. They set the beds so that if you try to get out of the bed, like to the bathroom, an alarm goes off, and someone comes down to your room. It feels like they want total control but want to ensure everything is safe. Stuck on my butt in bed–yikes.
 
2/7–In awakening this morning, I just lay there. I knew that if  I started to move, the pain would come on. Yes, when I began to move, the pain did come on–strong. Today, I almost feel like I am dying, a terrible thought.
     
3/8–The days merge here. The nurse comes in, the meal people come in, and the physical therapist comes in. Not at the same time, but the stream flows through. So, I don’t just lay here and cry.
 
Hate to tell you, I just went poop (but I didn’t pop.) You know–defecation, discharge, dung, excrement, excretion, fecal matter, feces, feculence–that sort of thing. That must have been the most painful time I’ve ever had sitting on a toilet seat. Taking the pain pills makes it hard to go number two, so I am glad the poop happened. I feel refreshed and cleaned out (sorry you had to read those words–but you do it, too!)
   
3/9–Today is my mom’s birthday (and happy birthday to you, Larry Zeiger!) Mom died a couple of years ago, and it hit me hard. I never even thought about life without Mom; it was uncompromising news to get through.
 
I just checked my email, and there is nothing in the inbox. Somehow, I must have moved or deleted what was there. There are about 25 items in there, but I don’t care. I reply to critical emails immediately, so I will not worry about the missing mail. I prefer a clean inbox so that things will work out fine.
How is your inbox looking?
Have you sent me an email?
kitsummers@gmail.com
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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
You know you have wanted to.
So many people carry too much weight.
Lose between five and ten pounds this week.
Do this through less food intake and exercise.
Let me know how it goes. 

THIS IS YOUR LIFE — MAKE YOUR LEGACY HAPPEN!
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY,
THEN, KEEP DOING IT FOR THE REST OF  YOUR LIFE.  

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NEXT BLOG >>
I’ll be healing.
You will learn.

AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

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