As I lay here today in a daze induced by cold medication my thoughts are running wild. I am thinking of everything and nothing all at once. One particular thought that ran through my mind was that I'll be getting back to my Barre classes next week and I really should purchase a pair of non slip socks because my feet are so old and ugly, I don't want anyone else to see them. No sooner did I have that thought I heard another voice that said, "Maybe so, but just think of the places those feet have taken you!"
What?!?!
Then I stopped and thought about it. Walking to school as a child learning who I was. Walking across the stage at graduation from nursing school, or down the aisle to marry the love of my life. Carrying babies home from the hospital or up the stairs to bed or even off the playing field when they got hurt. These feet have run down hospital corridors to answer alarms and walked quietly into consultation rooms to deliver the worst news ever. They've climbed into and out of helicopters and ambulances, walked sandy beaches in some of the most beautiful places in the world. They've supported me and helped me stand strong in moments I thought I would fall and they've grounded me regardless of where I've been.
So, if by chance we run into each other at the barre next week, I will apologize now for my gnarly feet. However, I will be happily remembering the journey they have carried me through to bring me to this place today.
