Monday, June 20, 2011

Blue Monday - Who Needs These Shoes?

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I have to wear yucky custom made shoes. They are not attractive, believe me.



However, when I consider that I do have feet . . .

This picture hangs on the wall where I go to purchase my ugly shoes.










Then, I realize that I have nothing to complain about.


Happy Blue Monday!




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60 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseJune 20, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    That picture is very inspiring. You, this photos will definitely change your point of view.

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  2. MariceJune 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Aww! That will definitely change your views!

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  3. DonnaJune 20, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Wow! How inspiring. Hope you are feeling better, Sally.
    D

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  4. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Oh, my! Sally, what a quickening reminder to be thankful in all things! Thanks for sharing - and hosting Blue Monday!!
    Joy!
    Miss Kathy

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  5. Tina´s PicStoryJune 20, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Dear Sally, I hope you will be soon ok! xoxo Tina

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  6. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    very inspiring!

    have a great week!

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  7. xinexJune 20, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Great attitude, Sally! Those shoes looks like John's, lol...Christine

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  8. Fifi FlowersJune 20, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Truly an amazing person!

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  9. gennyJune 20, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    nice shots Sally. very inspiring pictures...ur shoes is javascript:void(0)nice also.:-)

    mine is up here:
    http://www.bisdakbloggers.com/2011/06/20/blue-monday-35-my-friends.html

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  10. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    so inspiring...happy blue monday sally

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  11. Gypsea NurseJune 20, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Hey Sally~
    Glad I am back!
    Thanks for hosting!!
    Cricket

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  12. Gypsea NurseJune 20, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Awesome and Inspiring...
    Happy Blue to you!
    Smiles~
    Cat

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  13. Gin HanssonJune 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Inspiring photo and at the same time scarry...:)

    How are you doing Sally? Hope everything is fine.. Happy monday

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  14. LeoviJune 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    A person with strong will, a great example to follow.

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  15. Lina GustinaJune 20, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I agree...I've nothing to complain either...

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/06/sunday-afternoon.html

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  16. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursJune 20, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Perspective is a wonderful thing! Thanks for helping us all stay/get focused.

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  17. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Sally, i joined Blue Monday for the first time.:p thanks for hosting.

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  18. Coralie Cederna JohnsonJune 20, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Just happy to be here!
    Thanks for hosting this ongoing meme!
    I appreciate it!
    Have a happy Blue Day!
    Coralie

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  19. Maria's SpaceJune 20, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Great post Sally. Yes, always putting things in prospective isn't easy but...thankfully you have.

    BTW..the shoes do look comfy

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  20. •°°• IcyBC •°°•June 20, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    You're right, we still are the lucky ones with our body parts attached.

    Hope you're better and better everyday!

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  21. LivingSoAbundantlyJune 20, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a great attitude you have! :)

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  22. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Great post, Sally! Hope you're feeling better every day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. CandyJune 20, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    counting your blessings...that's what it's all about. Looking on the bright side does bring thankfulness.
    Blessings ;-)

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  24. black eyed susans kitchenJune 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    And thats the truth! My nephew (who is 19 yrs old) had his leg amputated and is in a wheel chair. It is a constant reminder to be grateful. Great post Sally and happy blue Monday.

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  25. EdenJune 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    What an inspiring Blue Monday post! Lovely photos.

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  26. DorincardJune 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Yep, make the best of what you have...:)
    Happy Blue, Sally!

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  27. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    That is a good perspective and reminder to be thankful for what we do have. Hope you're doing well.

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  28. DhemzJune 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    this is a good one....so uplifting and inspiring! have a great week Sally!

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  29. anneJune 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    That gives the inspiration to all of us, mine is up, and its here Points of View and Thoughts, thanks!

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  30. FexJune 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    very inspiring :) Happy Blue Monday Sally

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  31. Auntie EJune 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Oh yes, we need to realize that we are blessed. Also I am amazed at the process science has made in helping amputees walk! What a wonderful world we live in.

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  32. JeanneJune 20, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Good morning Sally, I so want to hear from you that all went well as can be with your surgery. Still praying.
    Your post is a great point. I don't think the shoes are that unattractive.
    I love your positive attitude.
    XO Jeanne

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  33. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Isn't it amazing how people deal with their particular special needs? BTW, your shoes are no less attractive than my MBT's!

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  34. Loui♥June 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    YES!
    I feel the very same way!!
    hope you are feeling much better and mending nicely!!!
    enjoy your day!
    much love!
    warm sandy hugs!
    Loui♥

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  35. SalmagundiJune 20, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    That is so true! I'll tell you that after walking miles in Germany recently, my feet were really hurting. I think I should have bought some real orthopedic shoes before leaving! Sally

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  36. Mary BergfeldJune 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Sally, I'm just stopping by to say hello. I have no blue to offer today, but wanted you to know I still visit. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  37. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Just stopping in for a visit to check on you... still not blogging. One of these days I'll get back to it. Hope you are improving everyday. Well, at least your socks match your shoes, huh? Shame they didn't come in blue for you. ;-)
    Take good care... hugs, Karen

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  38. Fashion MommaJune 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love this post. It reminds me to be thankful of what I have.

    My Blue Monday.

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  39. Life MotoJune 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    you are perfectly right . we have to be thankful for our completeness.


    Life Moto - Happy Tuesday!

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  40. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJune 20, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Yes, sometimes we don't realizes how blessed we are. Hope you are having a good week. Debbie

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  41. joyh82June 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I have problem feet too..I need to get better shoes. But it could be worse as you say..Happy Blue Monday!

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  42. DonnieJune 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Hope you're doing well Sally. We can always find someone that needs our prayers, can't we. Take care sweetie.

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  43. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Sorry my names in twice. I also love blue!

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  44. LadyD PianoJune 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Thanks for hosting and posting these amazing photos. We are so encouraged with our grandson's progress wearing a leg brace, special shoe and therapy.
    God Bless!

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  45. Hooked on MemesJune 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    So inspiring! Happy Blue Monday!

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  46. LaJune 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Great perspective. Hope you are feeling better.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  47. DixieJune 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Well said Miss Sally! I see you've retained your sense of humor!!

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  48. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Just heard about your surgery from another bloggy friend. Please know I'm praying for you today! :) Have a blessed and beautifully blue week in His arms! :)

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  49. AnnAJune 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Hi Sal!
    Many thoughts about the running person from your picture...
    And I hope your health is better.
    I give you my prays.
    Best wishes,
    AnnA

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  50. bjJune 21, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I love your cuteness, kind heart, sweet spirit and sense of humor.
    Those shoes aren't that bad at all, Sally girl.
    What's that old saying..."I felt sorry I had no shoes until I met a man that had no feet."...well, something like that. :)

    I am anxious to hear how your surgery went and how you are doing.
    xoxo bj

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  51. Nancy's Daily DishJune 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Inspiring photos! It does make you thankful for what you do have, even if not 'perfect'. Do you wear these as a result of diabetes? We have several diabetics in our family(on both my husbands and my side) and some of them wear specially made shoes similar or like this.

    Thanks for a great post,

    Nancy

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  52. RebeccaJune 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Oh my-what an inspirational post. I can't imagine being like that-we do need to count our blessings!!!

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  53. The French HutchJune 26, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Oh Sally, your in my thoughts and prayers. Your darling granddaughters are doing a terrific job of taking cake of your blog party. You will be very proud of them when your out of ICU and hear all about them. Love your sense of humor about the yucky shoes. Hope to hear your up and better soon.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  54. YannieJune 28, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    JOined here. Please check my recycled notebook...

    http://eytozee.blogspot.com/2011/06/recycled-notebook.html

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  55. NCSueJune 29, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Thank you for hosting. I'm a new follower, and I hope to hear good news from the hospital soon!
    I need your help.
    I have a page on my site that lists more than 300 hops, memes, and photo challenges… some for each day of the week. Yours is listed there, too! I'm trying to update the list to include a brief phrase describing each link. Can you sum yours up... hopefully in a dozen words or less? Check under the header for the link to that page.
    NCSue
    http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/
    ncsue0514 at msn dot com

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  56. CathyJuly 2, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I don't think they look so bad, Dear. I wear comfortable shoes myself. Your sure do have little feet!

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  57. AnnesphamilyJuly 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I like the way you set this post up. The shoes are good for you so you may enjoy comfort. I like the photo you display. It gives each one of us something else to think about. Life is not always comfortable. I thank you for this post and I pray for healing for you after the surgeries. Anne

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  58. PradeepaJuly 11, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Hi, joined Blue Monday for the first time. Have a happy blue day.

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  59. The Single NesterJuly 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Sending thoughts your way for a speedy recovery.

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  60. Gypsea NurseJuly 26, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Sally.. I think I have been off blogging as long as you!
    But so so soooooooo glad you are doing much better!
    I am sending the biggest and warmest well wishes your way!
    xoxo
    Cricket

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