Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thankful For My Feet

Yes, you heard me. I'm thankful for my feet (at least I'm working on it). Lately I've been saying and thinking that I hate my feet. Understandable considering the pain and stress they've caused me. However, God convicted me last night of this attitude. So, I started thinking about how I can be thankful for my feet.
  • I can walk, it's painful but I am able to walk. A paraplegic would probably happily take my feet.
  • My feet haven't completely quit on me even though I'm forcing them to carry about 15 -20 extra pounds.
  • In this weakness, I am humbled and drawn closer to God and His strength.
  • I have compassion on others who I see walking with a limp.
  • I save lots of money on all the shoes I don't buy. Before I had these problems with my feet I had lots of shoes--I love shoes. Particularly big clunky ones (family--remember my black shoes that were repaired with shoe goo that Dad gave me money--can't remember how much--to quit wearing) and loud ones (family--remember my palm tree tennis shoes?). So, now, I only have a couple of pairs of shoes I can wear. I don't even look at shoes in the store.

Lots to be thankful for!

7 comments:

crispy said...

I am glad that you are thankful. I know it is hard and that perspective is half the battle.

As for hurt feet, I am in your shoes too. Not to the degree, but you are inspiring me to do the right thing and exercise them.

Emily said...

Your post made me think of this scripture.
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
It sounds like you are doing that very well.

Cheryl said...

I hate that your feet are giving you such a time. Your attitude is very inspiring.

Randi Sue said...

It is all in your perspective.

Steph C. said...

What is your ACTUAL diagnoses?

Unknown said...

Remember--Feelin' Fine in 2009!

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