06/12/2026
WALK WOBBLY
Before my stroke, I loved to dance. One of my favorite dances was the Wobble. Then I had a stroke, and for three months I could not stand or walk. I had to learn how to walk all over again.
Today, I work very hard on my walking and balance. Walking became my job. Early in my recovery, my wife told me that I only had one job—to get well. Getting well has been my full-time job for almost five years.
Whether I am going to church, Walmart, or anywhere else, I try to put on my best walk. I am conscious of how I walk everywhere I go. Every step matters.
Despite taking more than 14,000,000 steps since my stroke, I still occasionally wobble when I walk, especially when I am tired or sleepy. When that happens, I know it is time to get off my feet and rest. I have learned to listen to my body.
Some people may see the wobble, but I see the progress. There was a time when I could not stand. There was a time when I could not take a single step. Today, I am walking, living, and continuing to recover.
Wobble or not, I have come a long way. Every step is a reminder of God’s grace, mercy, and faithfulness in my life. I thank Him for bringing me this far, and I trust Him to carry me the rest of the way.
