May God bless the drive thru's

Several weeks in to this healing journey.
Grateful of course, there was no gurney..
Now waiting for these bones to knit.
It's challenging for me to quietly sit.
Wheeling around my condo floors,
the metal stripping's are loose once more.
My wheel chair clunks on the foyer tiles.
Some days my arms feel they've walked several miles..
I amble to my car with my walking stick, to run a few
errands lickity split.
I'm grateful for drive thru's, those places one
can just pull up to: drive thru pharmacy to pick up my meds,
drive thru star bucks to clear my head, of course the fast
food options too. May God bless the drive thru!!
Still striving hard not to succumb to my some days
emotional pendulum..
Five weeks down, five more to go, the healing process is
painfully slow.
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Cunningham Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Hang in there Nancy, I never thought I'd walk pain free until I had my op. Don't need my stick anymore. Be patient, you'll get there. Tom
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April 29, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Hi Tom, I am glad to hear you have healed and are back to your norm now. I had no "op" though, just this stop to my go. Thanks for visiting Tom. Don't want to get too theme Ish on the site and wear out my welcome. Blessings..
Rodgers Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Dear Nancy, I just loved this reflection on the challenges of healing and the simple blessings that ease the journey. You have artistically shown the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of gratitude amidst adversity. I also love how your words evoke empathy and admiration for your strength and perseverance. May God indeed bless the drive-thrus that offer convenience and comfort during difficult times. - Blessings always my Friend! - Daniel
Kaufman Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Hi Daniel, Thank you for your visit and your kind words as always. There for the grace of God go I, right? Blessings to you dear friend..
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 5:16 AM
I amble to my car with my walking stick, to run a few errands lickity split…oh the contrast. …I yearn to do things lickety split…why oh why do pains have to slow me down! … May God bless the drive thru!! …Heal quickly, dear poet! Hugs ~ Kim
Kaufman Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Hi Kim, I appreciate your visit and yes it is short local quick errands, as too many drive way above the speed limit and I am fearful of any further injury. Also pain meds. make me a bit loopy. Some things still need to be done when one lives alone regardless. Thanks for your kind words and thoughts my poet friend, much appreciated my dear
Buhagiar Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 3:39 AM
I hope this is fiction. It is not pleasant to go from one place to another in a wheelchair. Otherwise an intriguing poem.
Kaufman Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Hi Victor, F.Y.I. in home wheelchair. Walking stick on grass to car for short drive thru's as needed. I always thought people were wasting gas and being lazy before my accident happened when they used drive thru's. It's a necessity in some cases I now can see. Thanks for the visit.
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