I'd be lying if I said that this experience this morning wasn't discouraging. And it seems downright unfair sometimes. Why do I struggle with this stupid knee issue? Why can't it happen to someone who is perfectly happy sitting on the couch?
Then I thought about someone we saw yesterday while we were out riding. It was a guy with one leg. Out on the trail. Riding a bike. Just imagine how difficult it would be to cycle one legged the whole way. A lot of people would give up or not even try, but there he was. And he has a big grin on his face.
Then I thought about my own situation. Here I was, out run/walking on a beautiful morning. Sure, my knee is bothering me, but I'm out here. So I smiled.
Right about then I passed the house of a neighbor with Parkinson's disease. He was taking his garbage can out to the curb while walking with a cane. I was running by (slowly) with a smile on my face.
Guess what he said to me?
He said, "What a nice way to start your day."
And he was right.
Sometimes we need these reminders. Glad you are feeling good about life!
ReplyDeleteLife is talking. Glad you are listening :-)
ReplyDeleteVery true...love it. I am prone to getting down on myself but am determined to see what I CAN do.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Lisa. A good reminder to celebrate what we CAN do.
ReplyDeleteA couple of slaps in the face for you, eh? ;)
ReplyDeleteWe all need reminders like that from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI like the Du numbers you put in those 24 hours
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love those reminders?????
ReplyDeleteoh lisa what a great post, seriously lately it's been very important to me to remember that i GET to run, not have to or anything else...but I get to
ReplyDeleteThis was awesome to read. Sometimes it's so hard to see out of our little bubbles, but it really helps to put our injuries or minor hiccups in perspective.
ReplyDeleteAwww sorry about the knee pain. But you put it into perspective beautifully. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteAwww that TOTALLY puts it in perspective. I love it! Running really IS a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteWe all need to remember this.
ReplyDeleteHope the knee pain is short-lived.
there's a bloke I see on the rail trail - he rides a recumbent bike b/c he's a double amputee! So inspiring
ReplyDeleteLovely post! You are right, we have a lot to be happy about.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thoughts when I couldn't race anymore, or ride as fast as I was used to ride. And I went through the same process of acceptance. Hey, we can still do the things we love doing. So many others can't. We are lucky!
ReplyDeleteStill, I hope your knee is ok.
Touching. These wakeup calls are good reminders to be thankful for the things we can do!
ReplyDeleteAnd if that doesn't inspire you, I don't know what else would! Great post girl and I hope the knee shapes up!
ReplyDeletewhen life gets tough, we all need to be reminded how much more tough it can be! great post and an awesome reminder to be thankful for the ability to be able to run...fast or slow!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we all just need to be reminded how lucky we are.
I do hope your knee feels better, though!
Thanks for this post. It is what I needed.
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