I've fallen.......and I can't get up!

On Saturday, September 1, 2007, I woke up and thought, "What a great day to do the yard. I have this wonderful 3 day weekend and I am going to make the most of it." So, I went out into the backyard and trimmed the tree, trimmed the bushes, and mowed the grass. I then blew all of the clippings into a neat pile, so that I could pick it up and put it in the green can. After the back yard was done, I decided that the tree in the front yard needed a little trim as well. I started trimming and all of a sudden I became very weak and shaken. I thought, I think I'll take a break and go into the house and have some Gatorade.

Well, I never did get to the Gatorade. Apparently, I fell down in the hallway and passed out. Next thing I know, this is what arrived out in front of my house although I didn't see them for myself.

Well, long story short, I got a ride to the new hospital Mountain Vista Medical Center, an I.V. of fluid, and a range of tests, and a few hours later, home. Diagnosis? Heat exhaustion. Who knew, I am mortal. My friend Sharon would be envious that a white fire truck came to my house, and about 8 firemen were in my living room. I also knew the EMT from Southwest Ambulance. If you remember the Hawkins family in Evergreen ward, Ashley is the mom of two little boys and is an EMT and going for her paramedic. What a small world!

If this isn't a testament to men doing yard work, I don't know what is. Trouble is, nothing will change. I've got to go do the laundry now. The yard looks fantastic though!