I'm glad, too, that you didn't fall. I've almost fallen several times. It's scary and leaves me weak-legged and shaky. Last time I twisted my back and pulled a muscle in my side/back. That was probably more painful than just taking a tumble because I was in my bedroom on a carpeted floor.

I always take my cane with me when going out but use it mostly to just steady myself and keep my balance. Oh, and so people won't think I'm drunk!