Musings After Breaking My Wrist

​January 19, 2025
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
Since I broke my wrist, it has been very difficult for me to write.  There is a pain in my ulnar nerve that precludes me from having legible penmanship.  Although, Armona would tell you that my penmanship wasn't that legible before I broke my wrist. 😊 
 
Prior to October 22, 2024, at 9:32 AM, I would always “long hand” my sermon manuscripts and other writings.  In order to continue my musings and writings, I am now forced to improvise and do something new.  I have since learned to dictate my thoughts using Microsoft 365.   Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes says, “… there is nothing new under the sun.”  Well, this new mode of communication is something very new to me.  I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. 
 
I've also learned to use my left hand for things I never believed possible.  As a matter of fact, now what I used to do habitually with my right hand, I now do with ease with my left hand...except write.  
 
One of the things that I've learned through this period of healing is to be more sympathetic and understanding of people with physical disabilities.  What used to take only minutes to accomplish, with a disability, a simple task becomes a time-consuming challenge.  Even the simple tasks of tying your shoelaces, or buttoning your shirt is a challenge that many disabled people face daily.   
 
Yes-sir-ree, an unexpected fall can certainly change your life in a hurry.   I've come to learn the meaning of the old phrase, “The sun don't shine on the same dog’s rump every day.”  (For those of you who are scratching your head on that grammar, I know the word “don't” is improper use of the King's language.  Even Microsoft Word is flashing warning signs at me.  Great…now I have the computer AND Armona telling me that my grammar needs improvement.)  Nevertheless, “the sun don't shine on the same dog's rump every day,” sounds better to me.  Maybe I hit my head when I fell. 😊 😊
 
Pastor Allan
 
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