Sitting on the Sidelines

This week, I find myself on the sidelines of life, watching the world unfold around me. My knee has improved significantly; I can now bend it without discomfort. However, prolonged standing tests its limits and causes a familiar weakness to creep in. I've decided against visiting Dr. B. Instead, I’ll take this opportunity to rest and heed the advice of my nurse daughter-in-law. This means no swimming or vigorous walks for the time being. For now, even the simple act of moving from the bedroom to the living room requires patience and careful steps, each one taken slowly as I navigate my way through this healing process.

What a lovely morning.  The sky is draped in a blanket of clouds, and the air carries a refreshing coolness even though the temperature is 88 degrees.  There's a gentle breeze dancing through the trees which makes it feel milder. The soft rustle of dry leaves on the ground adds to my serenity.  

The Tuesdays that follow a three-day weekend always seem to disrupt my sense of time. It's as if my mind is playing tricks on me, lingering on the idea that it's still Monday. This disorientation lingers throughout the week, creating a fog that clouds my routine until I finally find my way back to the familiar rhythm of regular programming.

Laydee is thriving.  She has masterfully learned to adapt to her disability, exhibiting a remarkable resilience that is truly inspiring. Rather than fretting or worrying, like us humans tend to do, she embraces life with a carefree spirit, embodying the essence of what it means to be a dog. Her boundless joy radiates in everything she does, and her infectious happiness brings warmth to those around her. 

As I limp through this week, I will be grateful that I even have two legs to limp on! Amen?  

This slower-paced week offers me an opportunity to delve deeper into my studies and engage in meaningful prayer. It's a good time to reconnect with an old friend through a long-overdue phone call, and above all, to cultivate a sense of gratitude for all the simple blessings in my life. 

NOTE: Today is my half-birthday! 

In 6 months I'll be 72! 

Life is full of challenges and trials that test our resilience. I often reflect on the saying, "Without a test, there's no testimony!" It perfectly captures the idea that our struggles shape us and lead to powerful stories of triumph.

Enjoy this beautiful Monday...  

I mean, Tuesday! 😀

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1- 2;-4