A reason to walk

I want to go out for a walk because I need the exercise, but the sleepy, grumpy side of me wants to whine "I don't want to walk."  I'm tired.  It's cold.  It might rain.  I have every excuse.  Then, I remember...there was a day not too many years ago when I couldn't walk.  I was sick.  I lost the ability to balance.  I was weak.  I couldn't hike, fish, hunt, ski.  I could barely climb a flight of stairs.  I desperately wanted to be able to walk free and strong.  So, with a whispered prayer of thanks, I put on my tennis shoes and head out the door.  Thank you, God, for the gift of health.  I have a reason to walk with joy.