Ker and I had planned to spend a few hours together, without kids yesterday. She had found this really cool National Park that has an awesome waterfall, so we chose that as our destination.
On the way up there I over shot the exit by one, not a big deal right? Just go to the next exit, turn around and get back on the interstate. HA!! That isn't what happens when the exit after the one you should have gotten off on is George Washington Parkway. Completely tree canopied, fall colors, and NO TURN AROUND AREAS in sight.
Not a problem. We aren't held to a time table when it is just the two of us. So we travel for a few miles and find another park, Turkey Run. I figured that there is bound to be a way to go back the way we came from the park.
We spent the next hour or so exploring the park. We got out of the car and hiked down to the Potomac River. It was an awesome view and we had a great time. The hile back up was rough, but we both enjoyed it. Still, we have a waterfall to go see.
Off to our original destination.
Great drive, awesome company, beautiful views. We spend another hour at the waterfall taking a variety of pictures. We are really enjoying our time together, we always do.
As we get ready to leave, literally. We are heading back to the parking lot, when another couple decides they need to go past us in the opposite direction. One things leads to another, Ker loses her balance and she falls. She hits the back side of her head against the rock wall as she falls. She doesn't pass out, but she does cut the back of her head some. We get back to the Visitor's Center and they call for the park EMT. The place an ice pack on it and check her out.
Fast forward 6 hours later and Ker isn't doing so well any longer. She is nauseous and has vomited. This is when the decision to go to the ER is made.
One CAT scan and xray later it is a definite concussion.
We had a great day together, even if it did end up with us in the ER together. It was a great day because it could have been worse. I am thankful that my day stayed a great day!
On the way up there I over shot the exit by one, not a big deal right? Just go to the next exit, turn around and get back on the interstate. HA!! That isn't what happens when the exit after the one you should have gotten off on is George Washington Parkway. Completely tree canopied, fall colors, and NO TURN AROUND AREAS in sight.
Not a problem. We aren't held to a time table when it is just the two of us. So we travel for a few miles and find another park, Turkey Run. I figured that there is bound to be a way to go back the way we came from the park.
We spent the next hour or so exploring the park. We got out of the car and hiked down to the Potomac River. It was an awesome view and we had a great time. The hile back up was rough, but we both enjoyed it. Still, we have a waterfall to go see.
Off to our original destination.
Great drive, awesome company, beautiful views. We spend another hour at the waterfall taking a variety of pictures. We are really enjoying our time together, we always do.
As we get ready to leave, literally. We are heading back to the parking lot, when another couple decides they need to go past us in the opposite direction. One things leads to another, Ker loses her balance and she falls. She hits the back side of her head against the rock wall as she falls. She doesn't pass out, but she does cut the back of her head some. We get back to the Visitor's Center and they call for the park EMT. The place an ice pack on it and check her out.
Fast forward 6 hours later and Ker isn't doing so well any longer. She is nauseous and has vomited. This is when the decision to go to the ER is made.
One CAT scan and xray later it is a definite concussion.
We had a great day together, even if it did end up with us in the ER together. It was a great day because it could have been worse. I am thankful that my day stayed a great day!
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