Walking
Photo: Brook Riddick
People do not realize how lucky they are to be able to walk freely and without pain. They probably will not realize just how lucky they are unless they find themselves in a situation where they can no longer do so.
There are times when I need to walk with a cane. I remember the first time I tried to maneuver a fast food restaurant alone while walking with a cane. I found it difficult to carry a tray one-handed without spilling anything. This is something that many folks take for granted. I was overwhelmed by the situation and just left the restaurant without eating.
Since that day I have realized the importance of not taking what you have for granted. You never know if the time may come when you lose the ability to do what you do so naturally now.
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2 Comments:
I read your posting and I do agree with you that it's very painful to do what comes naturally ....WALKING! I have to keep my mind in the right direction as the doctors want me to walk as much as possible but do they really know how painful every step is? On very bad days or in the winter time I have to use my cane as it also helps me keep my balance too. I can't imagine those people who aren't able to walk at all. My prayers go out to those individuals that they have a very powerful mind to persue their happines no matter how they do it.
Thank you for letting me post my thoughts on this topic.
I also am not walking as the pain is just too much to bear. Even taking car rides is just the same, once in awhile they are fun, but after half an hour or so, it is time to go home again. I am on morphine for my pain, but do you know what- that does not even help me through the day. I have osteoarthritis, so do not find my life pleasant at all anymore. There is a lot more that I could say, but we will leave it at that. But to all that do not suffer from pain, congrats to you, wish it was me again!!
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