Not where I was...

Last October something strange and unexpected happened...my legs stopped working normally. The tendons, nerves, and muscles surrounding my knee became so inflamed and painful that my ability to walk significantly declined; so much so that I was placed on medical leave from my job. 

Thinking that it was most likely an ACL/meniscus issue, I sought the help of an orthopedic doctor. After an MRI and several painful exams, the conclusion was that it was not the ACL or meniscus, which was great, but the doctor was unable to determine the cause. 

I was still unable to walk or perform simple daily tasks: walking, bending, twisting. I couldn't sleep and was, for the most part, confined to my bed. I sought the services of a medical office that specializes in non-surgical approaches to healing, and evaluates the body's ability to function. My treatment included injections in my knees, physical and electro therapy, and chiropractic care. I was also being treated for carpal tunnel in both wrists and tendinitis in my right elbow. 

4 months later...I'm not even the same person. I can walk without a limp and more importantly without pain. I have full extrntion in my elbow and full movement in my wrists. I can bike 5+ miles, and leg press 100lbs without joint pain. I call that miraculous!  Praise the Lord. 

I don't ever want to be in that kind of pain ever again which means I need to take better care of my body. I need to change the quality of fuel I put into my body and exercise it more often. So...that's what I'm doing. 

Here's to the journey. I am fit to be ME!!!

A Whole New World

My name is Courtney, and I am worth something!  I am special.  I am compassionate, kind, and smart.  I am a hard worker and a good teacher.  I am passionate, and an encourager.  I am very talented.  Basically, I am amazing! and I deserve to be loved...BY ME!

I have found it so easy to lavish other people with support and affection.  I will go beyond the extra mile for someone to meet a need.  I am passionate about stirring inspiration, and propelling others toward their dreams.

However, for the majority of my life, I have never thought myself worthy of such affection and respect for myself.  That stops now.

I have been in a wonderful relationship with an amazing person for the last 2 years.  She has this knack for drawing out the better parts of me.  She loves me for me...all of me.

So, I did something new...I took a long, hard look in the mirror about a week ago.  I evaluated my physical appearance (which I have never been to fond of.)  Then I stared at my face, my eyes...plain, brown eyes, and there she was, staring back at me.  She waved and smiled.  She had kind eyes, and a tender smile.  I'd never really met her before, but had seen her in passing - but apparently she knew me well.  Her name: Courtney!

I was startled by what happened next.  I looked at this girl in the mirror and told her that I loved her, and was proud of all she'd accomplished; however, there were somethings in our life that needed to be changed.  We realized that we are truly amazing, and worth of love from ourself.  It is so easy to reject rather than accept ourselves.  That's gotta stop, and it's gotta stop NOW.

It's time for a whole new world...of unbelievable sights, indescribable feelings.

I am Amazing!  I am Extraordinary!  I am Courtney and worthy of Love!

I am Fit to be Me!