Cloud Nine

OH THE POWER OF GOD! OH THE POWER OF PRAYER! OH THE WONDER OF A LIFE LIVED IN HUMILITY! OH THE MIRACLES OF FAITH! I am sorry to have written all of that in all capital letters, but I am literally on cloud nine today. I got to practice yesterday afternoon and my trainer told me that I should try running on my foot to help strengthen it. He told me that he would wrap it up and that I would have to understand that it was going to hurt when I ran, but I needed to try to push through it as long as it wasn't extremely uncomfortable. I took two steps, felt soreness, and stopped. I thought to myself, "No, way am I going to run today. I could feel it in those two steps, so I will definitely feel it for a few miles. I think I'll just bike today." Then, I started to think about what I had written that very same morning. I wrote how I have to prepare my fields to receive the gifts of God. I have to show Him that I trust Him. With that being said, I took a deep breath, and began to run. I could feel it alright. Every step. No sharp pains, only dull aches. But, I knew God was with me. I knew that He would answer my prayers of healing if I showed Him that I had faith in His power. It loosened up some, and after the 4 miles that I was instructed to do, I felt a sense of comfort. I felt God put his hand on my shoulder and say, "Kate, don't worry, I've got your back." I went straight to the training room to get treatment and ice to prevent any soreness or swelling before I headed back to my apartment. Happiness flooded my insides as I began to think about the past hour of my day. I had run. Not too far, but I had run. I kept my shoes on for most of the night because I know that that is when my foot feels almost normal. The day before, I couldn't bear to walk barefoot. I finally took my shoes off when I jumped in the bed. A couple of minutes later, I wanted to get a glass of water, so I jumped off of my bed and scrambled into the kitchen. After a few moments of fiddling around the kitchen and making my way back to my room, I realized that I was barefoot.....and my foot DIDNT HURT! I couldn't believe it. I hadn't even noticed that my shoes were absent from my feet! I prepared my fields for rain, and received God's gift of healing. Not without the help of all of those who have been praying for me though. So for all of those who have been praying for me, thank you. I want more than anything to help others prepare their fields for God's rain. If anyone at all has any prayer requests please feel free to send them to me via facebook or email (kborowi@clemson.edu). I want everyone to have the chance to experience the glory of God, just as I have. The road will be tough and not without obstacles, but those moments where you feel God put is hand on your shoulder and tell you He's got this, make it all worth while!