Wonderfully made

It's not until one part of your body is malfunctioning that you realise how amazingly put together we are as human beings. The rest of creation is pretty awesome as well of course, but this week I am particularly struck by how we humans are composed.

The reason I'm more aware of this at this time is because I almost sliced off part of my thumb on Monday. Once I got over the shock and managed to bandage it, the main thing I was aware of (apart from the pain) was that I had been half way through cleaning the bathroom when I had decided to cut myself some fruit. The Toilet Duck was already casting its blueness over the bathroom, so I had to finish it off. And then there was dinner to be made. It's not easy to keep your throbbing hand above your heart while pealing potatoes.

And then of course there was the bikini expedition to finish (refer to a post further down). I'm happy to report I have bought some new togs from Postie Plus, for about a third a price of the surf shop. The task was made somewhat difficult though by the fact that I couldn't fasten (or un-fasten) my bra, or any bikini top for that matter. Thankfully I got by on separate occasions with a little help from my friends (aka my mother and husband). But you see my point. That left thumb does come in very handy. And through struggling with a multitude of little tasks, I've really come to appreciate how well the body works when it is working. We really do take it for granted. We are able to do such an array of activities. God created us in such an amazing way!

I better stop typing - my thumb's getting sore!

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvellous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.
Psalm 139:14 NKJV