Perhaps my 2nd biggest fear since knee replacement surgery is falling down (the first fear is doing anything that causes pain). I’m certain that I can not get up by myself if I were to fall down. I’m heavy enough that at least two people would be required to help me get back up. Turning over and getting on my knees to start the process of getting back on my feet just isn’t going to happen (see Fear #1 above). I expect it’ll be six months or more before I’ll be able to get on my knees.

So, ice and snow aren’t necessarily welcome. However, the weather isn’t interested in my personal issues and it has been snowing off and on since Friday morning. We haven’t had much accumulation, but there have been a few episodes of thawing and freezing. It is slick out there!

This morning I had a 7 am meeting over at the Stake Center. I left plenty early because I was pretty sure the door by the handicap parking would not be open (it wasn’t … and it has to be opened from the inside), meaning I would have to make my way from the parking lot, across the bridge over City Creek, down the seven steps, and then along the sidewalk to the door to the Stake Wing of the building. And, chances were excellent that the walkway and stairs would not be cleaned (they weren’t).

Fortunately, two good brothers got out of their cars the same time I did. They provided excellent protection as we navigated into the building. It was very slippery … but I maintained my balance without any issues. Today was a “no falls” day! For that, I am very grateful.

Ta ta for now!