My weekly weigh-in revealed a five ounce gain. Deep breath…Tuesday (my weigh-in day) it was not okay because for weeks, the ounces have crept on. Today, it is okay…because I learned a new dance…you’ll know what I mean by the end of this post!
Five pounds to my goal!
Wednesday I saw the podiatrist, who after exam and x-rays, diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis. (Sounds obscene, no?!?) So I now have a name for my foot pain, great.
He prescribed steroids (look out Arh-nold!)…
taped my foot, and said come back in two weeks. So that’s that.
Side note: If we were to have another child, my name preference is first, Google, and the very next offspring would be Wikipedia (the free online encyclopedia!). For any medically deficient as moi, “Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the foot caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia that supports the arch or by biomechanical faults that cause abnormal pronation.[1] The pain usually is felt on the underside of the heel, and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. It is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing or sudden changes in weight bearing or activity.” (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis)
The weekly nugget God revealed is, I need to learn how to do the Can Can.
The Can Can?
Yup…the Can Can. But, more than just the dance.
I’m in no way a Solid Gold dancer. I would never even consider auditioning for a Fame rerun. But, I am a dancing fool! Dave and I met at a bar/casino
dance club (like all Christian couples, right?!) in Biloxi, Mississippi
and we’ve been steppin’ ever since!
We don’t have “a style”, and if we did, I think it would be most accurate to itemize it as “The Elaine” from Seinfeld. 
We just celebrated our 12th Wedding Anniversary this past weekend, and we were back shakin’ it together!
My romantic honey surprised me with a Moonlight Dinner at a local vineyard, where we boogied until we closed the place down. (And, yes, my foot barked like a dog. But a night dancing with my honey…how could I pass up such a treat?!?!)
The place was just BEAUTIFUL! The Blue Ridge Mountains…
With abundant grapevines…
A perfect evening, not too hot – not too cold…
And I was cooked for. Feed me and I’m one happy girl! Ahhhhhh….so relaxing.
You might have noticed in the first photo, Dave’s right arm was bandaged in a cast. In October, Dave had his elbow operated on (ulnar nerve released). He had a great recovery, but then re injured it during a home repair. His elbow’s been barking too.
Well, both Dave and I have had a contagious case of “the moans”, and have been cross contaminating one another. “The moans” derived from being in the middle of great exercise regiments, and then blam-o, set back with an aching elbow and foot.
So our happy feet created a new dance, the “Can’t Can’t”…what we can’t do. And since Dave’s primary dance move is “the robot”, you can easily see why his arm ailment plagues him.
And hence, God’s nugget dropped, learn how to do the “Can Can”.
Mid week, I felt God encourage me with, “draw a line in the sand now Steph, what you can’t do, don’t do. But what I can do, DO!” I can’t run, but I can lift, do abs and low impact (doc said biking would still be okay). I need to focus on that.
So, yesterday, I drew a line in the sand.
What I can do…I will do. The best biblical approach to the “Can Can” is this:
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)
Just reading that Bible verse makes me want to flex! And why not, I’m on steroids, my muscles just have to be bigger right now!
Since God is for me, in me and with me..I Can DO the Can Can!!! And that is something really worth booging-ooging about!
Is there an area where you need to step out and start dancing the “Can Can”? With Christ, we’re never too old to learn a new step!
Hey Steph, really enjoyed reading your newsletter and seeing more of your creative, artistic and humorous side in this one. Loved your creative spin on Grace and wearing it. You mentioned some of my top girls who show grace. Loved how your blended your many talents to show God’s truth to the reader. Loved the cal-lick and picture of smartie pants. Your small group article touched me. Thanks for reminding me of the importance of fellowship with others. The poem was awesome you poet. All in all a great read, thanks for the blessing of it.
Thank YOU for being your sweet, supportive, not-able-to-be-profiled Sister!
Thanks for the idea! I’ve had these sneaks since April AND I’ve now noticed, flip flop make my feet really BARK!
How are your feet and ankles doing?
Steph, you crack me up!
I think I had the same thing wrong with my foot when I was pregnant and shortly after Selah was born. When I would get up in the morning, or stand after sitting for a long time, it would bother me.
I can not get over how you find something amazing in everything. Thank you for your inspiration to keep on keeping on and for the laughs – I sure do need them!
I also have diagnosed with the “P” problem. When is the last time you bought new tennis shoes? When my flares up it is usually do to shoes that have worn out. The experts say if you have walk or run regularly you need to buy new shoes every 3 months. Try new shoes.
Happy Anniversary Steph and Dave! And may God guide you two through the ouches–He makes all things new!
I was excited when my honey asked me the other night for a walk albeit unexpected, unplanned, and at night! I got a blister and felt the strain on the spring ligament not knowing wow this is what my friend is dealing with! I remember when it hurts, that I CAN walk and do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Amen! So when my foot hurts or back or shoulder, will remember you guys and shoot up a prayer! It can be frustrating when we have a workout plan and it is changed–mine, with the back but He will show you a new thing and I know you will see it because you are looking. Appreciate the insights and wisdom through every day life. Blessings, Kathy