Burns, part 2

Once my fingers were burned I was pretty useless the rest of the day. We had been house cleaning, tidying the yard and cleaning out the garage. I was able to use a push broom, but I pulled it with my left hand. Do you know what else is awkward to do with your non-dominate hand?

Try going to the bathroom. Not only do you have to wipe your butt with your opposite hand, but try zipping and buttoning your pants too. Then try doing your hair, brushing your teeth, putting on make-up, or shaving your legs with the opposite hand.


Somehow I was still able to look presentable for church on Sunday even though everything seemed backward, opposite or just awkward. As I had mentioned before, I was leading choir practice that day. I led the music with my right hand as usual. But with all that movement and action, the blood was flowing through my arm veins and into my fingertips. The pulsating made my blisters feel really weird.

So, for leading Sacrament and Relief Society music I led with my left hand. That was weird too. I kept the beat just fine, but was focused on the presentation of my arm/hand. Really focusing on control that I didn't look up from the hymnal. I was also focused on wondering if anyone out in the congregation realized I was leading with my left hand and not my right.