lying on the ground bleeding, I first located my glasses, then got up stumbled into the kitchen where the inmates stood in horror. the blood was flowing from the back of my head and because of my uniform, pooling at the front of my shirt. my hand was also covered in blood, from reaching back to confirm I was bleeding. I could feel the warmth of the blood pooling at my neck.
they inmates got me a chair and a wet towel, as I called in for an emergency response on my radio. the building showed up with a full compliment of officers. they had to call for medical. I thought I had called for the medical response, but may have failed to key my radio for that part.
went to medical, they bandaged me up, took my statement. I was by myself since my C/O called in. so I had locked up two (out four) sets of keys. made sure someone collected the tools, as the inmates were sent to their cells. even bleeding out I retained correctional awareness.
I was then taken to the hospital by state van, and spent the next five or so hours their. the did bloodwork, cat scan, x-rays. gave me an IV, gave me pain meds in that IV and found out I did not need staples or stitches. I lucked out in that regard. but I ended up with a concussion.
my head hurts at the point of impact, I have a raging headache. I just showered after sleeping all day. had to wash out all the dried blood.
I'll miss inservice this week. so no shooting this week.
I'll have to see a doctor that the state mandates. and likely I should drug tested.but I saw the Saints win already and the Red Sox are winning right now.
I could have really managed to hurt myself, but escaped that. so any day standing upright is good, eh?
It's a fascinating place.
morning watchers! 
