Sunday, November 13, 2011

So Thankful

Okay, it's not Thursday, but I can't wait four days to share this!

Many of you know that I have struggled with plantar fasciitis for many years. About a year and a half ago it flared up really badly and I walked with a limp, experienced pain with every step, and simply didn't do a lot of things that required me to stand or walk. It really impacted my life in lots of little ways.

Last spring I had several weeks of physical therapy, got fitted for orthotics, and was taught an exercise regimen that I have (mostly) kept up with fairly well.

So.....

Our church is doing a special handbell choir for Christmas, and I was asked to join. I have always admired handbell choirs and secretly wished I could do that someday. We had our first rehearsal this afternoon and I STOOD FOR TWO HOURS STRAIGHT AND FELT NO PAIN!!!!!

A few short months ago it would have been unthinkable for me to even consider it. I was standing there, counting the notes and trying to be "on time" with my bells, and at the same time just rejoicing and thanking God that I even could be standing there, counting the notes.

I am so thankful!!

8 comments:

votemom said...

what a wonderful post- i am so thankful with you pam!

Teacher/Mom said...

Glory be! I love handbells! I was in the kids handbell choir and the adult handbell choir at the church I went to growing up. We played many Christmas shows at malls, churches and nursing homes. It was wonderful fun! Blessings.

Greg said...

So, so happy for you!

Leslie said...

Praising God with you!

emma said...

WOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!! this makes me so amazingly happy!!!

Targetshopper: said...

Hooray!!!!!! I'm so thankful along with you! So so happy for you!

lahbluebonnet said...

I have loved my time in handbell choir...in the past. Can't find a church that does that anymore though. =(
yea for your feet!
Blessings,
Laurie

Beth in Texas said...

Love handbells! Our church doesn't do them though. I'm so happy about your feet!