Tender Mercies

Aug 09, 2010

RNY has brought me lots of tender mercies.  There are dozens of things I can do again that I haven't been able to do in years!  It's happened so fast that sometimes I forget to do them.  For instance, I have been going down stairs one at a time because of a painful left knee.  But, I don't have to do that anymore.  My knee is still a bit sore, but I can walk down stairs normally! 

My size made regular public bathroom stalls almost impossible and I used the handicapped stall.  Not a problem anymore!  But, I have to remind myself to use the regular stalls!  I can bend over without getting dizzy, so I don't panic when I drop something.  I bend over and get it.  I can walk fast for longer distances.  I don't sit in the car when my husband runs into a store.  I won't wear out and get exhausted, so I can go inside with him. 

There are just so many things I can do again.  What a total blast to still have energy after exercising, shopping, doing chores, etc.  I am at the weight I was over 15 years ago.  I feel at least 10 years younger.  I am blessed with these little things.  Altogether they add up to a wonderful way to live.

God bless everyone who reads my blog with your own tender mercies!

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