I injured my shoulder this fall.
It didn’t happen suddenly, it kind of crept up on me. I started feeling discomfort, and instead of stopping what was causing the discomfort, I kept going, thinking it would go away.
It didn’t.
Eventually the discomfort turned to pain. It kept getting worse, and I had to almost completely stop using my right arm because I was in so much pain - pain washing my hair, pain playing the piano, pain chopping vegetables, pain reaching for something, pain doing normal, everyday things.
In January, I decided it was time to get it checked out. After doctor’s visits and X-rays, I am thankful to report that I don’t have permanent damage. Just a strained rotator cuff that requires physical therapy.
Why do I share this? Because God is teaching me a valuable lesson.
As I shared in this post, my word for this year is “LISTEN”, and I thought that meant listening to others. But it’s so much more than that.
- I can’t be a good listener if I’m not also listening to my body.
- I can’t be a good listener if I’m not hearing my Savior speak to me, telling me to slow down, stop my striving and rest in Him (Matthew 11:28-30).
- I can’t be a good listener and choose to ignore at the same time.
It’s a hard lesson for me, but so needed. I’m thankful for God’s refining in my life, even when it’s not very fun.
And I have a new appreciation for my shoulder. It’s amazing how much you use it for!
In the meantime, I will be faithfully doing my PT, carefully listening to my body (and God), so as to not re-injure my shoulder, regaining mobility and strength, and hopefully be back to 100% in a few months.
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