Time to change careers which way to go?

 Well the time has come for me to make a decision. I have to find a new way to make a living . I have been in the construction industry most of my working life, the last 15 years building log homes. I had a fall and damaged my knee and hip and well the doctor does'nt think I will be able to return to that type of physical work.

To be honest I am scared, I'm turning 43 in August, am awaiting surgery add to thaat I don't know what I should do for a career!!! All I know is physical work, building log homes was my dream job and now thats gone. I have thought about getting into drafting using Auto CAD but the jobs are limited not to mention there are more draftsmen than red dogs.

I never thought I would have to look at a change, and now it's staring me in the face and it is ugly..lol

The fear for me is many things, What will I be good at, will I make enough to take care of my family, is anyone going to hire a 43 yr old when they can hire a 20 yr old? amoung other fears.  I do have alot of drive and have always put in hard work and effort into everything I have done, I just dont know what direction to go.

I am starting my search into retraining, I would really like any advice people might have. I am willing to try almost anything so I am open to affers as well. I will keep all updated on my journey .

Thanks for reading.