Day: 26

Thankfulness Day 26:  I am thankful for mobility. 

This is something that I take for granted.  Yesterday after our Thanksgiving meal I agreed to go walk in the park with Allen's aunt.  When I agreed to this walk I had no idea as to what I had actually agreed to.  We ended up walking six miles.  I have never ever ever walked six miles before.  Ever.  Every step felt like it was going to be my last. 

I learned a lot during these six miles

1.  I don't enjoy walking.
2.  I don't ever need to agree to a walk in the park with Aunt Micki ever again. 
3.  I can't walk and talk.  That has nothing to do with coordination, but everything to do with being so out of shape that I can't get enough air into my lungs to breath properly, let alone speak.
4.  I discovered muscles, joints and bones I didn't know I had...and they hurt.
5.  I learned that what others think of me is more important than I thought it was because I did my best not to slow down, complain, or quit until the task was completed. 


Today every muscle from the waist down is sore, and the thought of another six mile walk gives me nightmares. 

So why am I thankful for mobility?

I can walk.  I can even walk six miles.  I can move and do things without depending on others for assistance.  The soreness I feel today after walking reminds me what I take for granted everyday.  The ability to move without pain or any discomfort is a great thing!  I am also thankful that I have lost 35lbs so far!  I had to throw that in. I'm proud, and thankful!

p.s.  Despite the six mile horror walk I love love love Aunt Micki.  She is awesome.  I enjoyed the fellowship with a wonderful christian woman, mentor, and friend.  I did not enjoy the walk.