reflections on being made of glass...

I went on a walk today. This is not typically something that would push me to write a blog entry but it was my first real walk-for-the-sake-of-walking walk since being off crutches and being cleared by my physical therapist to really let loose. I smiled the whole time. Being on the beach always seems to make me reflective and so I began to think through all of the ways my life has changed since being off crutches. 3 months of these suckers really makes you appreciate things you never thought of as luxurious. My list is (but not limited to) these things below:

• Being able to move hair out of my face and walk simultaneously
• Not having to bathe like a 7 year old. Baths are no longer a delicacy. They are a chore.
• Not having to wonder if guys are opening the door for me because they are chivalrous or because I have 2 metal rods for legs
• Grocery shopping
• Being able to sneak up on people again. Without my ability to scare people, there was a major void in my life.
• I don't plan on ever getting stuck in the middle of Target on an electric cart that breaks down far far away from my crutches and my friends again. I will not miss any experiences like this.
• I no longer have to worry about how I will get somewhere when kids have decided my crutches are a really awesome toy.
• I can wear both of my shoes.
• My arms look less manly.
• The next wedding I am in, I will not have to crutch down the isle again.
• And of course, I am that much closer to my greatest love...Dancing!

This list may seem silly but I assure you that I am truly thankful for the gift of walking. Today was a very big deal even if it was 2 miles and I started sweating. For all of these things and more I am thankful.