The Lord Our Strength
After our dog, TJ, passed away, I was left without a walking partner. Both TJ and I used to look forward to our jaunts around the neighborhood. However, as he grew older and showed evidence of hip pain, our walks became very short and finally stopped altogether. Al and I talked about my finding a replacement for TJ. There were plenty of neighbors to ask, and going solo was okay too. However, a walking partner was always nice. Our conversation prompted him to purchase a set of walking sticks with the intention of accompanying me, since walking any distance with his cane caused stress on one of his hips. The new walking sticks made a big difference, with one drawback—they put strain on his wrists! For that reason, he made a major decision…to purchase a tricycle so that he could ride on the sidewalk beside or close to me. Prior to his decision, he had put many strenuous miles on his mountain bike, riding on rocky trails and winding roads in the foothills of the Sierras. For ...
