I appreciate you sharing this piece of your story here, Tina! As I’ve been watching the Olympics this week and seeing the amazing things people do with their bodies, I need to be reminded again myself of this message of being thankful for what my body can still do, instead of complaining about all the things it can’t do. Kudos to you for being a competitive volleyball player…I’m sure it’s come with its share of injuries but when I look at your list of the things your body can still do, I am grateful alongside you that my body is still doing those things as well (not playing volleyball though, ha). 🙂 I don’t want to take that for granted!

sorry, forgot to tell you where i found it. It was on your Something 4 page. that was a great idea. Thanks.

Your message was just what I needed. I have been soooo angry at my body for falling apart. I have had back pain, ankle sprain, calf sprains, shoulder tear, and now calf strain…again. I am a competitive volleyball player, but as I am getting older, my body is not cooperating with me. She’s been making me suffer. I feel angry because she’s not where she was years ago.

After reading your blog, I see that I haven’t appreciated her for all that she does for me, and instead of getting angry at what she’s NOT doing for me. Thank you for the reminder to appreciate that I can walk, cuddle with my man, give hugs, work, dance, and hang with friends, and that I am healthy.

Tina from Ottawa, Canada

Isn’t it amazing how God can continue to work through our flesh, despite how frail we can seem at times? It’s always a miracle to me.

Enjoy your running, whatever the pace. I remember my mom telling me until the very end, that if needed, she could still run. 🙂

Yes, much of what I have to forgive my body for is really things I have to forgive my mind for. Overeating, underexercising, not getting enough rest, etc. Not really my body’s fault in that! ha. But getting older in general…we need to cut ourselves some slack.

I do hope I’ll age more gracefully than I’m doing right now. ha. It was very hard watching my parents need help; they both went down super fast, and didn’t have time to adjust to needing help. Praying for grace for when we need help or when we need to be the helpers. I’m sure you’re a great blessing to your dad, June.

Yes, when we’re tired, take a nap. Listening to our bodies isn’t always easy; acting on the needs even harder. But when we can, we should.

Thank you, Katie. We’re linked. 🙂 I’m grateful for you.