Value in Stretching

I have spent more time in the physical therapy office than I care to think about.  It seems like I have had injury after injury.  I was there again last Wednesday and will be in there again today.  I really need to do a better job of stretching.  I am so NOT FLEXIBLE.  Goodness, I wish I could do this.

I so wanted to put my face on that picture and try to fool all of you, but I knew you were too smart ; )

Because I am so tight, it hurts when I stretch.   My physical therapist has given me a list of stretches to do on a regular basis.

I realize the same thing is true about life.  If we force ourselves to stretch--do those things that are out of our comfort zone--we will grow and when other opportunities come we will be ready.  That way it won't hurt so much when WE ARE STRETCHED.  Unfortunately, if we are not exercising some of those muscles on a regular basis,  it hurts when they are used.

I recently received a new assignment which is so out of my comfort zone.  I have had to do things that I don't like to do.  I think know it is good for me, and I will grow from the whole experience.  I wish I had done some stretching on my own before this.  I just need to keep reminding myself I CAN DO IT.  It's funny how while I have been trying to do this, other things have happened that seem to zap what little confidence I do have.  I spend a lot of time talking to myself and more time on my knees.  I'm grateful for a husband who supports and encourages me.  I also appreciate Elder Rob who is definitely a builder.  Even though I only hear from him once a week, he always knows the right thing to say.

Sidenote:  Went to the printer's today to get some things copied and was so surprised at how much cheaper it was than using my own printer.  But the real clincher--I have been printing and cutting 4-to-a-page prints and guess what:   After cutting 210, I found out that the printer would only charge me $3.00 to cut 300!!!!  Boy did I waste a lot of time.