That's what I have. A leg to stand on. One leg. I can't stand on the other one, because I twisted it, falling off the steps. And that's not all. The doctor's report says "A fat blood level is suspected . . ." in my knee! Well! I knew I'd gained some weight in the last 6 months, but a 'fat blood level'?
Since I've twisted my knee out of order, my back is stooped, and my palms are numb from walking with a walker. My opposite hip, knee, and ankle joints are strained and sore. The bottom of my opposite foot gets numb from standing and walking on it. My feelings are agitated because I am hindered in doing anything that I might normally do. I don't even do all the things to get dressed that I would normally, such as make up or binding articles of clothing. In order to drive, I have to make my way out the door; I sit on the top step and scoot on my seat to the bottom step, then hoist the walker over my head to the ground, and push myself up. Then I turn and get my purse, turn around, and head for the car, which is parked by the street. I watch to make sure no traffic is coming from the four-way stop a block and a half away, because when my door is open they have to swing out around me. I start the car, so it will begin cooling down, throw my purse in, get in the car, and then fold and drag my walker in over the top of me to the rider's side. When I arrive at my destination, I go through all this in reverse. Thank God for drive through dining! It is a BIG PAIN to live this way.
I'm not complaining, just explaining. I do enjoy being independent, and I told Beth and Sam that the more I could do for myself, the better off we all are. They have been a big help, and do anything I ask them to. But they have to work, and can't be here all the time.
I've said all that to say this; that's the way it is in the church. Most of us have a 'fat blood level' from soaking up all the blessings and promises of God we can soak up. But the 'knees' are the pray-ers. And if the knees get twisted out of order, it puts all the other dependable parts in serious strain and hindrance. Without prayer, the church doesn't have a leg to stand on.
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Maybe that's why God gave us two legs...in case we lose one!
What an awesome analogy! You should do a whole sermon on that! I needed that.
About the actual "fat blood level" test, that is something I have never heard of. Are you sure its not an abbreviation for something? When you get the answer to what the test actually measures...i would be interested to know.
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