Katherine Bone's Blog - Posts Tagged "finish-lines"
Four Weeks!
TGIF!!! And wishing ye all a very Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
Today is also very special because it marks the 4th week in my recovery from neck surgery. If you'd asked me a few days ago, I would've told you that I wasn't doing very well. Pain levels have been very high this past week. But an amazing thing happened last night that has given me a very bright perspective today... my rogue took me out on a 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood.
First, when I say he took me out, that doesn't mean I haven't been walking. But there's nothing like walking with your rogue to make the daunting task that much more endurable.
Second, I was with my darling rogue. If he hadn't been with me, I would not have forced myself to take that extra lap. And if I had been alone, I wouldn't have been able to make it around at all because, during the second lap, I had to lean on him for support. Thankfully, he was there to bolster my spirits and keep me from falling.
Which reminds me... we often need someone watching over us to keep us from falling on our faces, don't we? It doesn't matter what our obstacles may be. Just having that someone there, in case, makes all the difference. Has there been an experience when you needed a helping hand?
Recovering from this surgery has taken all the energy out of me. And there have been times when I thought this recovery has taken my zest for living as well. But as in any situation, another day dawns bringing with it the sun and hopes for a brighter, healthier, more productive day.
I've got my eyes on that horizon, me hearties. Today appears to offer everything my heart desires. All it took was stepping out of my comfort zone and taking that extra 3/4 mile. All it took was leaning on my rogue and keeping my eyes on the prize.
My prize is you, dear reader. I'm working hard on getting healthier so that I can share more stories with you. So when I go out to walk this evening, and I'm determined to walk that extra 3/4 mile, I'll be thinking of you, me hearties. Every step I take brings me one step closer to finishing another book that I can share with you.
New horizons. Hope. Believing to receive. These all make the difference between succeeding and failing. As we step into the Labor Day weekend, step toward a brighter tomorrow with me, won't you?
Blessings,
Katherine
Today is also very special because it marks the 4th week in my recovery from neck surgery. If you'd asked me a few days ago, I would've told you that I wasn't doing very well. Pain levels have been very high this past week. But an amazing thing happened last night that has given me a very bright perspective today... my rogue took me out on a 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood.
First, when I say he took me out, that doesn't mean I haven't been walking. But there's nothing like walking with your rogue to make the daunting task that much more endurable.
Second, I was with my darling rogue. If he hadn't been with me, I would not have forced myself to take that extra lap. And if I had been alone, I wouldn't have been able to make it around at all because, during the second lap, I had to lean on him for support. Thankfully, he was there to bolster my spirits and keep me from falling.
Which reminds me... we often need someone watching over us to keep us from falling on our faces, don't we? It doesn't matter what our obstacles may be. Just having that someone there, in case, makes all the difference. Has there been an experience when you needed a helping hand?
Recovering from this surgery has taken all the energy out of me. And there have been times when I thought this recovery has taken my zest for living as well. But as in any situation, another day dawns bringing with it the sun and hopes for a brighter, healthier, more productive day.
I've got my eyes on that horizon, me hearties. Today appears to offer everything my heart desires. All it took was stepping out of my comfort zone and taking that extra 3/4 mile. All it took was leaning on my rogue and keeping my eyes on the prize.
My prize is you, dear reader. I'm working hard on getting healthier so that I can share more stories with you. So when I go out to walk this evening, and I'm determined to walk that extra 3/4 mile, I'll be thinking of you, me hearties. Every step I take brings me one step closer to finishing another book that I can share with you.
New horizons. Hope. Believing to receive. These all make the difference between succeeding and failing. As we step into the Labor Day weekend, step toward a brighter tomorrow with me, won't you?
Blessings,
Katherine
