This is the last day of 2011. Becky and I went out this afternoon and did a fairly brisk walk around our block. The sky was clear and the temperature was about 3 degrees C. It felt good to walk so “vigorously”! The sensitivity of the incision area on my chest has begun to decrease sufficiently that I can now wear my jacket quite comfortably. Bec and I were able to hold hands and even swing them a bit as we walked. That is indeed a milestone! 🙂
As we close off this year and look forward to what 2012 might hold, the reminder that Joshua gave to the Israelites is a good reminder for us:
You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. (Joshua 23:14 NIV)