Another Tumble! At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door...

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathro... (show quote)

I’m sorry to hear about your fall and state of health. Please take care and follow your doctors’ advice.
I prefer reading your other stories and hopefully not about your falling down.
Take care, Captain.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Well Captain, you’ve used up more than your nine lives at 12 falls. Take care of yourself sir. Your fans need you!!!

Tight lines
J

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

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So sorry to hear this Robert. I hope you recover quickly, and have no lasting injuries. Perhaps your doctor can prescribe something or recommend something in your diet to raise your blood pressure. That will help the light headed feeling. Many of us are in the opposite situation, with high pressure, and have to be treated for that. I hope you feel better, and have a wonderful birthday.

Mongoose Loc: Modesto,Ca

Jer wrote:

I’m sorry to hear about your fall and state of health. Please take care and follow your doctors’ advice.
I prefer reading your other stories and hopefully not about your falling down.
Take care, Captain.

Ditto on that Jer can't say it much better,Please take care JR Happy Birthday coming up Just Saying

Billy awesome Loc: New hampshire

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

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Thanks for the warning mr samples, if a fish or rabbit talk to me I’ll know it’s not my drink

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

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Glad you’re OK and didn’t suffer any major injury, Bob. As I’ve told on here before, my dad died while at the hospital here in Lawrence, and as he was rising up to Heaven, made a deal with God, although he never actually SAW Him or Heaven. He was, however, able to look down into the room where he could see his body lying, and see the Doctor and nurses, trying to bring him back to life.
He told God he didn’t want to go to Heaven yet, because he had unsaved family and friends who he hadn’t witnessed to, as well as many others he should have talked to, but didn’t, even though he knew he should have. He asked God if He would just give him 10 more years, he would be the witness he knew he should have been.
The next thing he knew, he was back in the ER room “waking up”. Some of the nurses he had seen while looking down from the clouds, had left the room. Months later, he was at the hospital for a follow-up visit and happened to see one of the nurses who he had seen from the clouds as she helped work on his lifeless body. He went up to her and introduced himself and asked if she remembered him. She said “yes, but how do you recognize me?” Dad told her because you were in the room when I died. She said “I came into the room, responding to the “code blue”, after your heart stopped, and left before you regained consciousness; you couldn’t have seen me!”
Dad went on to tell her the “rest of the story” in detail, including what she had done in the room - all as she “stood with her mouth hangin’ open”.
Over the next nine years, eleven months, and three-plus weeks, Dad spent countless hours talking to both friends and strangers he would meet, about Christ’s love and what He did for him. The last person Dad witnessed to was the Hospice guy
(nurse) that came to help him the last few weeks before God “took him “Home””. I finished leading the Hospice man to the Lord, on the edge of Dad’s bed a couple days before Dad passed. By then he was incoherent.
Dad and God both kept their end of the deal, as it was less than a week shy of 10 years from the time Dad “died”, till he went to Heaven.
God is always faithful. 🙏🏻

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

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Glad you are OK RJ and take care.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Randyhartford wrote:

Glad you’re OK and didn’t suffer any major injury, Bob. As I’ve told on here before, my dad died while at the hospital here in Lawrence, and as he was rising up to Heaven, made a deal with God, although he never actually SAW Him or Heaven. He was, however, able to look down into the room where he could see his body lying, and see the Doctor and nurses, trying to bring him back to life.
He told God he didn’t want to go to Heaven yet, because he had unsaved family and friends who he hadn’t witnessed to, as well as many others he should have talked to, but didn’t, even though he knew he should have. He asked God if He would just give him 10 more years, he would be the witness he knew he should have been.
The next thing he knew, he was back in the ER room “waking up”. Some of the nurses he had seen while looking down from the clouds, had left the room. Months later, he was at the hospital for a follow-up visit and happened to see one of the nurses who he had seen from the clouds as she helped work on his lifeless body. He went up to her and introduced himself and asked if she remembered him. She said “yes, but how do you recognize me?” Dad told her because you were in the room when I died. She said “I came into the room, responding to the “code blue”, after your heart stopped, and left before you regained consciousness; you couldn’t have seen me!”
Dad went on to tell her the “rest of the story” in detail, including what she had done in the room - all as she “stood with her mouth hangin’ open”.
Over the next nine years, eleven months, and three-plus weeks, Dad spent countless hours talking to both friends and strangers he would meet, about Christ’s love and what He did for him. The last person Dad witnessed to was the Hospice guy
(nurse) that came to help him the last few weeks before God “took him “Home””. I finished leading the Hospice man to the Lord, on the edge of Dad’s bed a couple days before Dad passed. By then he was incoherent.
Dad and God both kept their end of the deal, as it was less than a week shy of 10 years from the time Dad “died”, till he went to Heaven.
God is always faithful. 🙏🏻

Glad you’re OK and didn’t suffer any major injury,... (show quote)

Wow!! Amazing story! I see why your faith runs so deep!!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Randyhartford wrote:

Glad you’re OK and didn’t suffer any major injury, Bob. As I’ve told on here before, my dad died while at the hospital here in Lawrence, and as he was rising up to Heaven, made a deal with God, although he never actually SAW Him or Heaven. He was, however, able to look down into the room where he could see his body lying, and see the Doctor and nurses, trying to bring him back to life.
He told God he didn’t want to go to Heaven yet, because he had unsaved family and friends who he hadn’t witnessed to, as well as many others he should have talked to, but didn’t, even though he knew he should have. He asked God if He would just give him 10 more years, he would be the witness he knew he should have been.
The next thing he knew, he was back in the ER room “waking up”. Some of the nurses he had seen while looking down from the clouds, had left the room. Months later, he was at the hospital for a follow-up visit and happened to see one of the nurses who he had seen from the clouds as she helped work on his lifeless body. He went up to her and introduced himself and asked if she remembered him. She said “yes, but how do you recognize me?” Dad told her because you were in the room when I died. She said “I came into the room, responding to the “code blue”, after your heart stopped, and left before you regained consciousness; you couldn’t have seen me!”
Dad went on to tell her the “rest of the story” in detail, including what she had done in the room - all as she “stood with her mouth hangin’ open”.
Over the next nine years, eleven months, and three-plus weeks, Dad spent countless hours talking to both friends and strangers he would meet, about Christ’s love and what He did for him. The last person Dad witnessed to was the Hospice guy
(nurse) that came to help him the last few weeks before God “took him “Home””. I finished leading the Hospice man to the Lord, on the edge of Dad’s bed a couple days before Dad passed. By then he was incoherent.
Dad and God both kept their end of the deal, as it was less than a week shy of 10 years from the time Dad “died”, till he went to Heaven.
God is always faithful. 🙏🏻

Glad you’re OK and didn’t suffer any major injury,... (show quote)

WOW Randy, quite the testimony. Thanks for sharing this with us.
So glad your Dad got to do some unfinished business.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

Sorry to hear of your troubles Robert. My mom will be 96 in nine days. Her condition is much like yours. It is difficult for you and the people that love you. Hang in there Robert.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

mistred64 wrote:

Sorry to hear of your troubles Robert. My mom will be 96 in nine days. Her condition is much like yours. It is difficult for you and the people that love you. Hang in there Robert.

Mine too Mred. Mine is 94 and she just had a fall yesterday as well. Luckily no harm done, just a little sore on her side and ribs.
The older we get the more we have to be careful doin ANYTHING.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Robert J Samples wrote:

At 12:00 Noon, CST 11/21/2022, I was in the bathroom, had just stood up and was attempting to zip my khakis and tumbled over. I hit my shoulder against the shower door and the rest of me against the floor.

My wife had already gone to lunch in our dining hall, so I waited about 45 minutes to call her on my cell to get some guys to come and help me up. When I called, she said the Administration Staff forbade any such work by other residents. We had to call EMT!

Well, I had crawled out of the bathroom into my den but am a little sore from the fall and weak from P.T. earlier this morning. So, I must lie there until EMT comes to help. Other than being a little sore on my shoulder and rib cage, I am O.K.

I am not used to being so helpless as this. But guess it is the future. Sometimes, I am a little lightheaded, or dizzy, so, I never know what to expect. Getting old is not for sissies! It makes me wonder if I can make it until Wednesday my birthday!

I haven’t been counting but believe I have fallen at least a dozen times over the past year or so. Earlier, I attributed my falling to just not paying attention, but now am sure some of it was because I have very low blood pressure and that brought on dizzy spells. Even though I will always count to 20 when I start to get out of bed during the night, but that isn’t working as well as before. I haven’t thought it necessary to count to 20 after sitting on the toilet. Sometimes, I will receive a scrape, or a cut. Most of the time, I don’t lose any blood and I didn’t this time.
I guess I had better update my obituary. I have one but it is out of date, so I need to whip out a more current one. Well, it seems so unfair. I usually feel as good as if I am 40ish, but my body obviously does not agree at times.

When I depart, I am sure I will not be reincarnated as a jackrabbit in Montana. But I enjoy storytelling so much, if I can, I will try to communicate back to you. It might just happen that when one of you catches a fish, it might try to talk to you, or give you a short-written message from me.

From what I have read in the Holy Bible, only two men were ever allowed to have a view of Heaven. Neither of them knew whether it was an in-body, or out-of-body experience, but they were told they could not tell all they saw! These were Paul and John. Look for yourself. Now. Daniel had a look at the future, but I don’t think it included Heaven. Just Sayin…RJS

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Good Lord, RJS, is your doctor aware of these falls? These falls are not a good thing and should have them checked into. Are you still driving a car? Maybe you should reconsider. For your sake, and others. Please keep us informed of your well-being. Prayers are on the way.

campbellclan Loc: Levy Co. Florida

I know that the older I get, when I start to do something I think twice of what I'm doing and where I'm going before I start off. Good Luck

EZ Fishing Loc: College Ward, Utah

Sad to hear about you falling. I hope you are around a little longer to tell a lot more stories. It will be a sad day for those here on the stage and also those that are left behind that have known when you do go to heaven. Take care and remember how much we all wish you the best. Thanks for your many stories Robert you are one of a kind.