New Shoes, Tired Feet

I was reading an article by a foot doctor in a walking magazine the other day. He asserted that modern day shoes are designed to support our feet so well, that they make them weak. The raised heels and inflexible soles keep the feet from working and adsorbing shock they way they should.

I've been told by a physical therapist that I had the "floppiest" ankles they'd ever seen. Ankle trouble kept me from running as much as I would have liked to. I was told there was nothing I could do except get shoes with more support. I was also told they would get worse over time.

Anyway, I bought these Converse One-Stars the other day on a whim. I had something like them when I was a kid (white Converse All-Star high tops, IIRC). These were only $8, and met the doctors description of good shoes in that they have a flat, thin, flexible sole with no support. I didn't realize at the time, that they are similar to what the new Doctor Who wears (see the video). The stars and stitching were white, but I took colored Sharpies to them. CUSTOM!

After wearing them all day, my feet are tired. That is good, I think. Maybe they'll whip my floppy ankles into shape.

Can you picture me running a race in these? I might start a trend!

The Sister Missionaries, Scene 4

Scene 4 – Write it Down (Puzzled person - Eliana)

Parking lot of appartment complex. Missionaries meet puzzled person.

M1 – Hello, can we help you?

Person – I just moved in and I cant remember which apartment is mine. I just cant seem to remember anything.

M2 – You remember your name, don’t you?

Person – Oh yes, my name is Linda.

M1 – You just moved in? Do you have it written down somewhere?

Person – Silly me, I’ve got it written down right her in my purse. Fumbles through purse.

M2 – We are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

Person – Don’t bother with names, I can never remember them.

M1 – We all have a hard time remember things. That is why we have the scriptures. Heavenly father knows we forget, so he had the prophets record important messages for us.

Person –Yes, the Bible. I’ve read the Bible. I can’t remember when, but I remember I read it.

M2 – There are more scriptures that just the bible. Have you heard of the book of Mormon? It is a record of a group of people who leave Jersusalem, come to North America, and are visited by Jesus after his resusurection.

Person – Jesus came to America? Why would he do that?

M1 – Jesus told his deciples, “other sheep have I which are not of this fold, . . . and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” He was speaking about those people in America.

Person – Wow, that sounds interesting. Where can I learn more about this.

M2 – Well, it just so happens we have a copy of the the Book of Mormon with us. Can we leave it with you and come back latter to answer any questions you might have?

Person – Sure. If you can remember where I live.

Both missionaries pull out note books and start to write.

M1 – Oh, don’t worry about that. We’ll remember..

Sweet days and domino love . . .

Robin makes me a sandwich in the morning most work days. A couple of weeks ago I found this note in the sack at lunchtime!

She also made me a domino message for me to see one morning. Pretty thoughtful!