I just went out for my last smoke of the night and saw an SUV parked by the
curb with a light that showed some body action within and then dimmed. I became
concerned as it seemed somewhat unusual and wondered if there was a problem. My
focus what there and I forgot to look where I was going and fell. Didn't trip on
anything. It happened out of the blue. I couldn't believe it. NOT AGAIN! Didn't
hurt myself but had no idea how to get up. I inched my way to the curb by
rocking my hips and realized that there wasn't enough leverage for me to get up.
My fear is not so much about falling but the fact that I can't get up when I do
without leverage. I no longer have any strength in my arms and can't put weight
on my knees. A very helpless situation.
My only option then was to butt crawl my way to the side of the SUV and
knock on the window. I did that many times without any response even though I
called for help, said I fell and couldn't get up and if they didn't want to help
me, to at least call 911. I got no response and so had to come up with another
idea. I butt crawled towards the front of the SUV thinking that if I could grab
on to the front wheel and the side mirror, I would have some leverage to pull
myself up.
Lo and behold, out of the darkness, two young girls, "Angels" walked
towards me to ask if they could help. This was now 4 AM and neither were dressed
for the cold temp. I couldn't believe it when I saw them a few feet away from
me... coming out of nowhere. They said they lived in an apt. close by but it
didn't ring true. There was no reason for them to be out so late and
inappropriately dressed. Oh well, I don't want to project something I know
nothing about. I've lived here for over a year and going out for late night
walks to have a puff have never run into anyone. This was NOT a mere coincidence
IMO.
They grabbed both arms and helped me up and escorted me back to my front
door. Of course I hugged and thanked them profusely as they were shaking from
the cold.
I am still in a state of shock and disbelief that this just happened to me.
Every time I go out at night for a puff, I always ask God to look after me
and keep me safe as I have such a fear of falling. Under very unusual
circumstances He/She/It did tonight. It all seems like such a miracle that these
two beings came out of nowhere to help me. We occasionally hear stories like
this on the TV but never expect to have that type of encounter personally. I am
so grateful I did and once again as in the past when I have found myself in the
most extreme situations, someone always comes to my aid. Interestingly, they
have all been young women. I am not making any type of statement, just an
observation.
I had to write this down while it was so fresh in my mind. Thankfully at
the moment, I am not in any pain but no doubt, will have some bruises tomorrow.
So thankful tonight that I landed on my butt versus my knees.
'Angels' are always beside me.
~ Tutte~
