Earlier this week, I missed a step as I made my way from my bedroom after waking up. I hit the floor like a sack of flour, with my phone and iPad falling in opposite directions. No one else was home, except for the puppy who witnessed my bit of grace with a fit of barking concern from her crate.
My wife had already left for work. There I was, kissing the floor by myself, with my dog completely freaked out by my unceremonious arrival. I wasn’t hurt, but stunned by the speed at which my shoulder and hip met the tile floor.
Several days later, I still feel the soreness in the contact points. While I’m definitely not injured, I’ve noticed that the lingering soreness is a new thing. Years ago, I would have healed without a trace within a day. Here it is four days later and my body is still providing feedback.
As we age, healing takes longer. It’s just a fact; something to notice and move on from. I’m not worrying (at least not now), but it’s an awareness of changes that is important.
Have you noticed anything similar? Let’s hear it!
