The Stairway



It takes me longer now to go up and down our stairs as I continue to allow healing post my right knee injury. Going on for a month now. Well…even the chores I can finish in no time takes me longer to accomplish. But by God’s grace, I am grateful that I am able to finish each. Each day. Longer…But still completed. And despite the swelling on my right knee that is slowly going down, I am grateful that I am not having pain. I’m just limited to flexing more than straightening my right lower leg. The routine use of an anti-inflammatory medication and ice continues…as well as resting the affected leg here and there when I feel that a bag of cement seems to be wrapped around it. 

“Mom, it sounds like you need some oil there,” my son jokingly uttered as he walked right behind me as we both were descending on the steps the other day. He was just trying to be funny because he could see…I was slow going down the stairs. I turned around to see his eyes full of concern and his arms extended, ready to catch me in case I fell.

“Why are you there behind me?” 

“Mom, it’s okay. I’m gonna’ help you in case…”

“I’m fine. I’m not having pain. I just can’t bend my knee the way it’s supposed to be bent.” 

We both reached the bottom of the steps. With my big smile on my face for achieving this simple victory of not having a mishap. My son, behind me, his face also smiling as he took a deep sigh of relief. We both proceeded to the kitchen and made our breakfast together.

“Don’t forget to say ‘Thank You, Lord’ in any situation,” I reminded my son, as we both ate our meal.

“Trust me…There are always those “blessings in disguise” even in difficult circumstances.”

I knew…Because I just conquered those steps from our stairway. As my son gloried in his youth and strength, I gloried in the experiences I had gone through in my life. “Been there…Done that…” And as my heart by faith accepted His truth, I knew since…

Jesus is the stairway between heaven and earth…Because of Him, I learn so much about His providence. My prayers go up…His blessings come down…He is the ladder. The only way for anyone to reach heaven. And as I continue to journey down here in this place, despite the many circumstances I have encountered and are about to still face, I am confident that Jesus never leaves me. 

My steps might be a lot slower. But there is no stopping in continuing to press on because like my son, others are watching me. Not so much with the injury but how I react to it. And I will always boast…boast in the Name of Jesus that He is the One Who empowers me to accomplish anything… And I know…He is patiently waiting at the top of the stairway...

So…it’s okay to be slow sometimes….

Slow but surely able to finish…

To finish well…

9 comments:

  1. I know just how you feel, but my right knee doesn't bend well because of RA. Praising God for anti-inflammatories! Little steps down the stairs and on the exercise equipment at the Rec Center...story of my life. Hugs!

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  2. Hi Rcubes, I've been experiencing joint pain and some difficulties in movement in my right arm, both knees and my right angle. Been applying Urah, a cream on them and taking it easy. :) Thank you for your reminder to give thanks under all circumstances. My spouse has been reminding me to give thanks but I always keep forgetting. :) God blesses you.

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  3. Right on dear one. By the way, Happy Easter....

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  4. Easter Blessings. I enjoyed your post....I am slow all the time....stairs are a big problem for me and get more difficult to maneuver each year so I totally can relate. It is a comfort to know Jesus is right behind us to help us on our journey to heaven just as your son was behind you with concern and help if you needed him. Hugs from Dee

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  5. Well said! Thanks for writing. Take care.

    RETA@ http://evenhaazer.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm so sorry about your knee pain and slowness to do tasks. I know a little bit about both of those things. I will be praying for healing.

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  7. Just popped over to see what was happening in your neck of the woods, and as always, am encouraged by the messages you post. You have such inspiring words to share. Just sorry to hear about your knee, and hoping it will soon be as good as new. (((HUGS)))

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  8. Hi -

    Your love for the Lord and your thankfulness encourages and inspires!

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