Boy there are so many things we take for granted in life and walking is one of them! For the first time I managed to walk unassisted up my street today, only 40 metres or so and I was so sore and exhausted afterwards! Definitely don't have the stamina I used to - good to be outside though.
Had another review on Tuesday with a lot more fancy programming for my remote and had my stitches removed. Taking my first shower in 2 weeks afterwards was another of life's little luxuries.
Following on my from last post about dependence/independence, I thought I'd share this beautiful analogy I came across. We are like the drowning man, kicking and screaming with all our might, when if we would just let go and let ourselves be rescued, we would be carried to safety. I believe God wants us to be like this - interconnected and dependent on each other in community and on him. All my amazing family and friends who have been visiting me every day have demonstrated this to me. I would not be surviving without these wonderful people supporting me - sometimes we do need to let ourselves be saved.
yay amy! outside! walking! 40 metres!!!!! that is soooooo much better than 39 metres :) 41 metres here we come! look out footpath!
ReplyDeleteWhat great news that you were able to get outside and walk. The stamina will come. Thank you Amy for a lovely post. It is great for us to be able to read how you are doing. Maybe a little walk with your spunky man on his Birthday even!! Be patient. Keep trusting. We love you, Gaynor and Roger xx
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