“Do you think you need a lawn service” might very well be a question you have asked yourself many times.  Two weeks ago this very same question crossed my mind.

As is my routine, I put on my heavy duty sneakers, wrapped my bad knee with an Ace bandage and began one of my least favorite chores … mowing my lawn.  I only have a third of an acre so it is no big deal.  I am a very independent 64-year old grandmother who enjoys doing things herself.  I really do not like to burden others with my responsibilities.  Keeping my yard looking cared for is one of those responsibilities.

I put gas in the mower, gave a yank on the cord and I was off.  The front yard and one side is a breeze to do.  However the other side yard has a challenging slope.  I have discovered that the best way to cut this side is going front to back, and back and forth.  However, this time I was at the top and noticed that I had missed a spot.  Not thinking I turned the mower down the slope and went after the uncut spot.  It was a matter of seconds when I realized the mower was picking up speed and had a mind of its own heading down the slope.  I tightened my grip and hung on.

I am not quite sure what happened at the bottom but it was not long and I discovered I had fallen and the lawnmower had flipped over.  I had visions of being chopped up and my sole goal was to hang onto the handle on the mower to keep it pushed away from my body.

I lay there for a few seconds and had the crazy thought, “I hope no one saw me do this.”  I managed to get back up on my feet and turn the mower back over.  By this time the oil in the mower was dripping on the motor and I was engulfed in thick white billowing smoke.  So thick in fact that it filled the space between my neighbor’s house and mine and I could not even see the street in front of my house.  I was dreading the arrival of the fire department!  After the mower was right side up, the smoke situation cleared up and I took my wounded pride and body back up the hill and finished the flat part at the top.

After all was said and done, I realized that I had sprained my shoulder when I fell on the ground and possibly bruised my ribs.  It was a full week before I could take a deep breath and even get out of bed without being in excruciating pain.  I am extremely thankful that it was not worse.

I would like to pass along a tip that I practice myself.  When you are outside doing yard work, cleaning your gutters, etc. be sure you have your cell phone in your pocket.  You never know when you might need to call for help!

Just like the statement you have to get back on the horse when you fall off, I am still going to be mowing my lawn.  The experience did find me asking myself the question, “Do you think you need a lawn service!” So as you are out there doing your yard work….be careful!

Judy Conway

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