Still Going

I spent most of the day yesterday with a bunch of family members, helping my sister-in-law in getting things ready within her home for a baby that is due in just four weeks. She lives in a two story place nearby with her husband and daughter, and I consequently needed to go up and down a two-tiered staircase several times throughout the day. The work involved was relatively simple, but the staircase was a little bit of a challenge. It really wasn’t any single trip that mattered, but rather the combined trips up and down throughout the day.

I was both worn out and impressed with the whole thing. The day wore me out because the staircase took its toll on my leg in a bad way by the end of the day. I had a church service last night and things were a little rougher for me in handling all of the walking and standing involved. The day was impressive, however, because I did everything needed of me without any kind of physical failure. I was able to get everything done and worked as though there were few problems with my bone structure.

I do realize fully that things are going to be more difficult for me as I live my life with the aftermath of the accident. I know that my body will continue to face the challenges of having so many past injuries affecting my daily function. Last night my knee sounded like I was cracking walnuts every time that I bent my leg. It’s just that I’m very much appreciative of the fact that a workday spent helping someone that I love and who needed my help is no longer a distant goal. I’m thankful that I can do things for others without being seen as the helpless guy who needs to be left alone when physically demanding projects arise. Five years ago today I was very close to coming home from the hospital, but I was still very much of a physical mess. I know fully that God has granted to me a great deal of healing and recovery since. I’m aware of the fact that I have my limits, but I’m glad that I also have my abilities.