[This is not in Real Time.  I’m doing this thing called “waiting.”  Have you heard of it?  That’s when you type out what is on your mind, processing the event and cementing it in your brain.  Then, you stop before you hit “Publish” and decide if it’s something that would benefit and encourage other people.  Or if it is just to be between you and Him.  Like a journal.  Anyway, this did not happen today…]

Joe fell today in Fall Avoidance.

I hate it.

We were using small plastic balls for some reaction-time exercises, and his got away from him.  As he got up to chase it down, he tripped on his feet and landed in front of everyone.

He was okay, just embarrassed. 

Later, he was favoring his wrist, so I took a look at it.  Then I realized I don’t know what I’m doing.  I’m not a doctor!

Either way, I encouraged him to check with his doctor and then remembered we’re supposed to fill out an incident report when something like this happens.  Looking around and satisfied the participants were all okay for the moment, I went out to the front desk to get the report and a clip board.  When I told the front desk gal what happened, she called over the captain of the EMT/firefighters who were there working out.  She told him someone had fallen and asked if he would check him out.

He agreed, but next thing I knew all FIVE firemen were following me to the gym! 

Oh dear.

I really didn’t want to make Joe feel more embarrassed than he already did.  I didn’t want him to think he couldn’t handle taking care of things himself.

But he showed such grace as these guys came and checked on him.  He joked with them, thanked them for the help and seemed appreciative.

My pride has a lot to learn from that.

The other thing?  One of the firemen said, “We didn’t mean to overwhelm you.  We just work better as a team.”

Isn’t that the truth?