Many of the people who know me now have only known me since I moved back here. Depending on how well you know me, one might assume that I've always been in a scooter. Well that's not true. I gave up walking for the most part around the age of 26. You might ask, 'how could you give up something so important?' Well I did fight the inevitable. I had one of those grocery bag carts that I'd use in the house or to practice walking with up and down the driveway. I soon realized that all I thought about was not falling and wasn't enjoying going anywhere I went. I was working full-time at this point and that took alot of my energy. I wanted to do it all..x, y and z. My disease is progressive so it's like a pin-hole leak in a glass of water. You can try to refill it a little on the weekend but it soon will be drained empty. So you make choices. It was a dream of mine to work so my energy went to that and the scooter was a way to adapt. I could now go places without fear and at the speed I wanted. Yes, there is a downside of being weaker over time. If I had fallen tho and broke something, it would have been worse.
It does take courage to accept a new reality in your life or in yourself. You adapt but mostly you trust God to see you through it. If you don't see how this can apply to you then consider if you had to move, or get a hearing aid, or change jobs, or any of life's unexpected changes that will come.
Good blog, I think it is great that you are will
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Let's take getting older, for instance. I relate to that quite well! What happened to the vigor I once had? It has gradually gone the way of all youthful vigor. But that doesn't mean that God is finished with us yet, does it, Angie? I agree with your dad; you are one of the strongest people I know. And I need your encouragement, just as so many others do. Thanks for your example!
ReplyDeleteDitto your dad and Gloria! Gloria took the words out of my mouth re: getting older and having to adjust to bodies that will never be the same again. I see it in my sweet husband's knees and in my high blood pressure and the fact that I have HAD to slow down, whether I wanted to or not. One of my new year's resolution is to strive for "good health"...not "prosperity". But we need to accept what God gives us and do our best to glorify Him with it....as you have, dear Angie. The Bible says, "the weak shall be strong".....you definitely are. Love you so much, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteForgot to sign above....but that was me you know!! Twylia
ReplyDeleteYou have done an amazing job of accepting and adapting. I know you struggle daily with your limitations and yet you are usually kind hearted,thinking of others, and smiling--not many could do that--I know I couldn't do as well as you do. I am thankful for your wisdom and attitude.
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Saw a statement in today's devotional from "Jesus Calling"....it reminded me of your blog today:
ReplyDelete"Those who are successful in their own strength tend to go their own way, forgetting about Me (God). It is through problems and failure, weakness and neediness that you learn to rely on Me (God)." So true....love you, T.
Love this post Angie!! I needed to see it and shared it with some friends of mine as well.
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This absolutely applies to us all. You know I've been struggling the last few months. I'm so thankful for your example and encouragement. And that there is One who is always in control of the circumstances of our lives!
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