Two Steps Forward, One Step Backward

Yesterday, it snowed...again.  Not so bad; just a smattering of the white stuff on the ground, but just enough to cause major trouble.  Feeling good after a morning swim, I set out on my crutches to do a few needed errands before going to my office.  Unfortunately, the fire dept. blocked off Wall Street and I was forced to walk down Exchange Place.  The street is a downward slope and, unlike Wall St, it was not shoveled or salted.  I slid out from under the crutches and only for a quick-minded/quick-acting gentleman, did I not fall.  The poor fellow told me he had broken both legs during a ski accident 4 years ago and 'what was I doing out here in the snow?' 'Going to work like everyone else' was the answer.  I had my escort down the street, but the slide caused me to hyperextend the injured leg - hence, swelling, pain and a setback after feeling good for a few hours.  That's when I decided to take the advice of my colleagues and make plans to get myself out of town for a few days, get off my feet and recuperate properly.  Doctor, heal thyself....
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you have an injury and you're going through rehab, pay attention to what you eat, how much you sleep, and if you can - take some time off to heal.  Two steps forward only to take one step doubles the time it will take to completely recover....lesson learned by the pot sending the message out to all the kettles out there!