CarrieM ... it'll be real special for him, to know that you did the extra work, when perhaps your shoulder would have preferred you to not do so!
DDamsel ... can you just add me in to your list of shrug sisters? After all, we do share a name, so just think of it as being yours!
QNSue ... your words are good ones for everyone to heed ...
Slowing down, yes...giving up....NO! Seeking solutions, YES.
Alternative ways are quite acceptable ... and delegation at times is important!