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Back in December, one month before turning age 40, I thought I would I exercise in preparation for my birthday trip to Mexico. (I was hoping for a miracle concerning the way I look in my bathing suit. It didn’t happen.) I hurt my leg. Surprise, surprise. Nothing says, “Happy 40th” like your leg giving out and then walking with a continual limp for the next 5 months.
I’m stubborn and didn’t see a doctor. Let’s face it, when you have a husband, 3 children (which includes a set of four-year-old twins), several ministry commitments, book details to finish, and a blog… ain’t nobody got time for doctor appointments! Over time it began to heal. And then three weeks ago I decided to start running again. You know, because I like to pretend I’m 25 and in shape instead of 40 and not so in shape. Did I mention this was a bad idea? A VERY BAD IDEA!
I now have been to see my doctor, because I am PAINFULLY aware that I am in fact age 40. I will be starting physical therapy soon and my doctor actually had the nerve to say to me, “You know, when you get to be our age, yoga is the best way to stay in shape.” OUR AGE??? He is 6 years older than me! See, just when you thought I was done writing about middle age and vanity…
So this is what is going on in my life. Hey, will you do me a favor? If you can run, then run like crazy and say a prayer for the healing of this silly 40 year-old leg of mine.
Have a great day!
Praying.
I will not add to your woe with mine. How every part aches and I am bigger that I should be. Yoooooh. And I am almost 60, yay!
My chiropractor got pretty excited when I told him I’m taking a hybrid yoga/pilates class at our YMCA twice a week. It’s like physical therapy on your back and joints. Really. (And there’s childcare!) There are women in their 60s and 70s in my class. I started this class as a way to ease into “real working out” (lifting & running) after basically taking the winter off…but I may have converted.
When PT says I can, I might try that class. I can surely keep up with women in their 60s and 70s… Oh, Good Lord, I hope I can! LOL
honestly, the older people kick my butt!
Uh oh, now I’m scared…
I am doing my interval run today, and I will pray for you! At Christmas time, Joe gave me one of those side hugs, and he hugged me so hard I dropped to the floor in pain. To this day, I cannot lift my right arm above my shoulder!!! But I figure my body is slowly succumbing to entropy as I turn 50 in a year and a half.
Thanks for praying, Sharon! Sorry about your arm. I will be praying for you as well. The process of aging is taking some getting used to. LOL
Some days I am thinking “50!!! That is OLD!!” and other days it is “50? I look and feel pretty good for 50!!!” It is all perspective. It was my 30th year high school reunion last year, and there was a website created for the reunion. The list of graduates who have died was rather lengthy. That is the ultimate perspective. Thanks for praying for my arm! The Good Lord took the pain away so I am very grateful!
You look amazing, Sharon! You are right, it is all perspective. Sometimes, mine needs some adjusting. 🙂