206 Reasons To Be Grateful

hannah slapThe adult human body has 206 bones. We tend to take all of them for granted until we happen to lose the use of one or more.

Last week I injured a bone in my elbow, and my right arm is now in a cast. I’m typing this post with my left hand. You’d be amazed how much you can do with only one hand when life leaves you no choice. In fact there was only one thing I realised I couldn’t do with one arm.

You should try it. Immobilize your right arm in a sling for just one hour, and try to get on with your day as usual. It’s a quick, guaranteed way to learn gratitude for a fully functioning skeleton.


I am so grateful that my injury is temporary, that I will regain use of my right arm in a couple of weeks. I think of those who have permanently lost the use of their limbs and I know I cannot complain about my minor inconvenience.

Oh, and the one thing I couldn’t do with one arm? Tie up my long hair. So the hair had to go and I have a short messy bob now. Still, that too will grow back. So all in all there’s no lasting damage. I’m lucky.

If you need a pick-me-up today, may I suggest counting your blessings… all 206 of them.

photo credit: Britanglishman

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Posted by Daphne | July 16, 2010 | in Laugh A Lot


9 Responses to “206 Reasons To Be Grateful”

  1. Hilary
    July 16th, 2010 @ 3:33 pm

    Hi Daphne .. sounds troublesome – but thank goodness it’s not worse and all will be well soon .. and I can imagine only have one arm = completely restricting ..

    So – look after yourself .. and hope the healing is 100% .. our skeletons are pretty amazing aren’t they ..

    Go easy .. thinking of you .. Hilary

  2. Susie @newdaynewlesson
    July 18th, 2010 @ 3:14 am

    Feel better soon.

  3. William Yoder
    July 18th, 2010 @ 5:10 am

    Hi Daphne,
    Welcome back! I was about to e-mail you wondering where that fantastic blog-writer had gone. And then it turned out that you were doing broken-arm research for your next post. You’re a most dedicated writer.
    Glad to hear you’re on the mend now, my friend, and wishing you all the best,
    Bill

  4. Daphne
    July 19th, 2010 @ 9:49 pm

    @ Hillary, thanks for being a pal.

    @ Susie, thank you!

    @ Bill, you’re so kind. Thanks much for your encouragement!

  5. J.D. Meier
    July 26th, 2010 @ 2:51 pm

    Those are great reasons!

    Whenever I ride my motorcycle, it’s a quick reminder of how many body parts it takes, and how I’m glad I have my limbs.

  6. Davina
    July 30th, 2010 @ 11:41 am

    Hi Daphne,
    I’m glad to hear that this will be short-lived. We really don’t know what we’ve got until it’s gone. Now that you’ve realized just how much you CAN do with one arm, you have become even more resourceful when it has healed.

  7. Sumon
    July 31st, 2010 @ 5:06 am

    wow @ Great @!

  8. Tunde Ajayi
    August 2nd, 2010 @ 6:16 pm

    Words of wisdom Daphne, thanks, God bless you.

  9. Daniel
    August 10th, 2010 @ 6:38 pm

    Hey Daphne, my eyes were like wide open when seeing the title *206!!! must read*

    Phew that it was short. :)

    Hope that the injury’s gone now. Tk care and catch up with the group sometime before the yr ends.

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