Oh, I wish I hadn't done that!

You know how we often do things in spite of that little voice which says "Don't do that." And then it comes back and bites us. I admit, I got bit today. I was moving a tire and wheel over to the water tank so the goats could stand on it and it would be easier for them to get a drink. I knew I should take the time to go get a wagon to move it, but I figured I could just stand it up and roll it there. I did really good at rolling it. It didn't fall over or get away from me. I felt pretty smug. I decided it was close enough and started to lay it down. But it wasn't close enough and it fell on my toe. That really smarted! But it felt OK by the time I got through with the chores and left the pen. A bit later I had the feeling that the seam in my sock was rubbing against the seam of my shoe. So I changed my socks. It still felt funny. So I changed my shoes. Then I remembered the tire incident. And now my toe is really swollen and black and blue. I think it is broken, but I'm not going to go to the doctor for it. That would only result in being told to take pain relievers and try to stay off of it plus a huge bill for their wisdom. The true wisdom of this story is: When the mind tells you something, it is a good idea to listen.