Two weeks ago, I had the most wonderful experience of walking on water. Well, OK, walking IN water! I was given permission to do "water walking" in the pool. With a flotation belt on and water up to my armpits (to keep my full weight off my affected leg), I walked up and back the lane 6 times...the first time walking without crutches since July! :-) I didn't know whether to cry or giggle, so I did a bit of both. I can't even describe what it felt like to actually walk on my own again...
My new friends in the therapeutic water exercise class, each dealing with their own physical challenges, cheered me on, which was really sweet and cute. I don't think I've been cheered on by a group of elderly folks in quite this way before.
The really good news is that there has been no pain whatsoever as I continue to put more and more weight on my leg. Though no one knows if or how much healing is happening, this is a very encouraging thing.
This past Monday, I was given permission to increase the amount of weight on my leg, still using crutches but mostly just for stability. And I can even take an occasional "one step" without the crutches in my "one step" kitchen. Still no pain! What an incredible joy it was to have in my hand a carton of eggs and to actually carry them myself from the sink to the stove... I just started crying. Almost six months now of not being able to carry things myself, and the simple act of carrying those eggs and taking a step....wow!
John and I thank you all so much for your prayers for healing, and we continue to trust Jesus with the outcome of this unexpected journey. No matter what happens, He is with us and we rest in that wonderful gift.
Blessings,
Joanna
