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The Blue Flower

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6. Happy birthday anyway

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:30 PM

Dec 28

I'm 76 and find it too easy to lose my balance, so I sympathize. So far, I haven't gotten hurt, but who knows? Get as much rest as you need. You're fortunate to have people around to help you. I live alone in a house. Maybe you can find some balance exercise videos to strengthen you. I hope you heal quickly, or at least get past the pain quickly.

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My unfortunate 78th birthday yesterday [View all] nocoincidences Dec 28 OP

Damnation !!!!! Karadeniz Dec 28 #1

Sorry to hear this NJCher Dec 28 #2

Never a good time to fall, but birthday makes it extra hard. quaint Dec 28 #3

Wishing you a speedy recovery. sinkingfeeling Dec 28 #4

Oh geeze! 2naSalit Dec 28 #5

Happy birthday anyway The Blue Flower Dec 28 #6

Ouch, sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hope you heal quickly and are able to get some walkingman Dec 28 #7

Good lord, broken clavicles HURT! LuckyCharms Dec 28 #8

Oh, darn it. I'm sorry to hear that. At least someone was there to take care of you. Some birthday. NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 28 #9

Happy belated birthday gademocrat7 Dec 28 #10

I am so sorry LetMyPeopleVote Dec 28 #11

Oh! Sorry. Happy bday anyway BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 28 #12

With all my Medicine, way in the back, Zackzzzz Dec 28 #13

Yikes broke mine finally a surgeon repaired it Historic NY Dec 28 #14

Well that just sucks! Resolve to plan your birthday celebration after healing. CousinIT Dec 28 #15

A quick healing to you. mwmisses4289 Dec 28 #16

I'm sorry that happened to you! yardwork Dec 28 #17

Now that is a memorable birthday.. Permanut Dec 28 #18

Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you, nocoincidences. MIButterfly Dec 28 #19

I am so sorry!! essaynnc Dec 28 #20

Sounds horrible and traumatic people Dec 28 #21

Please mend yourself well and a belated happy birthday. TexasTowelie Dec 28 #22

Thank the heavens you didnt break your hip! BradBo Dec 28 #23

I'm sorry your birthday was so painful. I hope you heal quickly and get to enjoy a belated LoisB Dec 28 #24

I am so very sorry, nocoincidences Grim Chieftain Dec 28 #25

Sorry to hear you fell Marthe48 Dec 28 #26

One good thing....today has to be better, right? democrank Dec 28 #27

I am so sorry. nocoincidences. debm55 Dec 28 #28

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Dec 28 #29

Wow ! cate94 Dec 28 #30

That is terrible on any day, but, on your 78th birthday its just wrong. 1WorldHope Dec 28 #31

What a nasty birthday present! 70sEraVet Dec 28 #32

Wow, that sucks IndyPepper Dec 28 #33

Damn. That sucks. Take care! And on another note: Happy Birthday! GoneOffShore Dec 28 #34

Set a rain date Dear_Prudence Dec 28 #35

poor thing! Jean Genie Dec 28 #36

Well, that's the good news, nocoincidences. calimary Dec 28 #37

so sorry markie Dec 28 #38

I am so sorry Nocoincidences, I hope you get better and get to Longhorn! JMCKUSICK Dec 28 #39

Happy Birthday despite it all, TBF Dec 28 #40

Wishing you a full and rapid recovery orangecrush Dec 28 #41

So sorry for your Birthday misfortune lindalou65 Dec 28 #42

Don't Take No (Birthday Steak) For An Answer FrankTC Dec 28 #43

Thanks to each of you nocoincidences Dec 28 #44

OUCH ! KS Toronado Dec 28 #45

Quite A Night ProfessorGAC Dec 28 #46

Ouch! So sorry you babylonsister Dec 28 #47

Goodness gracious! hamsterjill Dec 29 #48

Without any doubt, that is a memorable birthday Emile Dec 29 #49

Approaching that age myself Aussie105 Dec 29 #50

Congratulations on your 78th trip around the sun fellow, Capricorn Niagara Dec 29 #51

I am so sorry you had to spend your birthday that way Jarqui Dec 29 #52

Happy Birthday 🎂 Speedy Recovery 💚 Give your birthday dinner a second chance 🥩🥔🍰 Clouds Passing Dec 29 #53

my 78th was exactly a month ago mountain grammy Dec 29 #54

I'm so sorry, nocoincidences. sueh Dec 29 #55

May your 79th birthday find you happy and healthy! Wicked Blue Dec 29 #56

I'm so sorry, and on your birthday! HeartsCanHope Dec 29 #57

Wishing you better days ahead for your new rotation around the sun. pandr32 Dec 29 #58