Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk aroun'
Dem bones, dem bones, gonna walk aroun'
Dem bones, dem bones, gonna walk aroun'
Oh, hear the word of the Lord.
Dem bones, dem bones, gonna walk aroun'
Dem bones, dem bones, gonna walk aroun'
Oh, hear the word of the Lord.
I was thinking about that song this morning when I got up. Strange song, about as strange as the Bible story it originates from, but the verse that connects all the bones together into the skeleton is a great reminder of how our bodies are uniquely put together. And when one thing gets out of whack, parts, or all of us, suffer.
Several years ago I had a muscle between my neck and shoulder tighten up to the point I could not turn my head. I had several visits to the chiropractor (my first and last experience!) before giving up and seeing my regular doctor. Since then I've had sporadic flare-ups, sometimes brought about by lifting somewhat heavy objects, other times by hours of repetitive motions. For some reason this morning, it was exceptionally bad. And it makes me think...if my spine were straight this muscle probably wouldn't tighten. If this muscle didn't tighten, then my neck wouldn't hurt. If my neck didn't hurt, then I wouldn't have tension headaches on this side of my head. And...see the progression?
I suppose this is why Laura Numerhoff is one of my favorite picture book authors. She follows the actions, reactions, and consequences of each event.
And since my ibuprofen has kicked in, my chickens, dogs, and gardens are awaiting their TLC, which will probably lead to more muscle strain, that will probably mean no ironing today, so I will have to iron even MORE tomorrow. :)
And the cycle continues.
Several years ago I had a muscle between my neck and shoulder tighten up to the point I could not turn my head. I had several visits to the chiropractor (my first and last experience!) before giving up and seeing my regular doctor. Since then I've had sporadic flare-ups, sometimes brought about by lifting somewhat heavy objects, other times by hours of repetitive motions. For some reason this morning, it was exceptionally bad. And it makes me think...if my spine were straight this muscle probably wouldn't tighten. If this muscle didn't tighten, then my neck wouldn't hurt. If my neck didn't hurt, then I wouldn't have tension headaches on this side of my head. And...see the progression?
I suppose this is why Laura Numerhoff is one of my favorite picture book authors. She follows the actions, reactions, and consequences of each event.
And since my ibuprofen has kicked in, my chickens, dogs, and gardens are awaiting their TLC, which will probably lead to more muscle strain, that will probably mean no ironing today, so I will have to iron even MORE tomorrow. :)
And the cycle continues.
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