Go or Not Go
A Big Decision Made
I'm standing on the side
Beckons side of my bed
Back to bed or stay up
Small dilemma beckons
I'm soothing the bed bar
The bar put there for me
Saves from another fall
Day I couldn't get up
She, my wife called some friends
Four o'clock, morning called
Laying on the floor stuck
Two came and pulled me up
Looking now at the bar
Partner, wife still asleep
Quick decision, bed called
Back in bed, only eight
Small pillow 'tween my knees
Covers over my head
Hope soon I'll be snoring
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(Note: This is true, the reason I could not get up is that I cannot get on my knees, never crawl again is that both kneecaps have been broken and didnot heal, onlyCalcified. )
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posted by Jim @ 8/20/2025 09:17:00 AM
9 comments
9 Comments:
Oh no, Jim! I hope you are okay.
Oh Jim, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope the bed bar is doing its job and keeping you safe.
Stay safe and hope the bar does its job
Jim, the idea of having one kneecap broken is unbearable. Two is unthinkable. Stay safe.
I am sorry to hear you are suffering. Thank goodness for the bed bar.
Jim, I can so relate. I worry about falling in my place as I cant get on my knees either.........not sure anyone would hear me scream either, lol. Oh, the challenges! Sorry you are having health challenges, and glad you have a safety bar on your bed............
There are 'bars' designed to help [older] folks like you and me....thank goodness. I have a hard time on my knees as well, though never had breaks. Please take care, Dr. Jim.
Looks like bed bars could help a person turn in bed more easily, too, when struggling with injuries.
What a grim choice to have to make in the middle of the night. I like a heavy plastic bucket with a lid that will seal!
PK
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