Dangerous To My Health

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Yesterday I was teaching Sunday School and having a grand time. Actually, I really do enjoy that class; it's a highlight of my week. (I really get into my lessons and tend to be "just a little" animated in them). Near the end of the lesson I was kind of bouncing around the room (drawing out some really important point that I've since forgotten) when I jumped and landed sideways on my ankle. I did that a couple years ago to my left ankle playing church basketball--from which I've now "retired"--and it's been sore darn near ever since. Good thing I trashed the right ankle this time so I could limp on both legs. Probably a little bit of an understatement to say that folks got a kick out of me limping around saying "ouch, Ouch, OUCH" while I was trying to tie the lesson up and finish. I got a kick out of it too!

Needless to say it's the first teaching-related injury I've sustained. Someone should have warned me this could happen. Really. Next time I'm wearing high tops when I teach.
If you wanna watch the freak show, come on by the church at 10:15; we'd love to have ya. :-)


And yes, it's still sore. Better luck next week.
I like to share what I learn, and I like to learn from others.

Comments

Jenn said…
I would love that calling, though perhaps I should work on my coordination first. I hear it can be dangerous:)
June 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Carli said…
I heard about this... Watch out when doing primary music. I have done something similar while "doing as I'm doing." :)
June 23, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Mia said…
Good thing your aren't part of the crowd "required" to wear high heels to church, could have been much worse!
June 27, 2008 at 2:27 PM
KrisJ said…
Thinking about it still makes me laugh!! Sorry but ya it was pretty funny! We figured there were enough men in the room to give you a blessing right away and fix you right up though.
June 30, 2008 at 6:40 AM
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