Oncoming train?
@1creekgirl (43479)
United States
December 1, 2023 8:30pm CST
Several times this past year, I've definitely seen that "light at the end of the tunnel" and it really was a train.
But with God's grace and healing mercy, I survived it.
We all at times see that oncoming train. Sometimes it’s a physical illness, sometimes the loss of a loved one, or other losses like income, relationships, or spiritual experiences.
What do you do when you see that train coming in the distance? Do you face it and prepare for the worst? Do you look the other way and hope it doesn't run over you?
We all react to problems in life in different ways. I could easily be one who just doesn't want to deal with it, no matter what it is.
This year has forced me to deal with it. Some people have said I've been strong. But sometimes you have no choice and that's when you put your trust in God and He gives you the strength to be brave.
He never said we wouldn't have troubles in this life, but He did promise to walk with us through them. I can absolutely say without a doubt that Jesus kept that promise.
I'm doing well after the surgery this week and I pray I'm one step lol closer to foot surgery sometime after Christmas.
So, those trains just keep coming, but that's life, isn't it?
Don't face those train wrecks by yourself. God loves you more than you could ever imagine.
He can turn those oncoming trains into a light at the end of the tunnel. But either way, you won't be alone.
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@AmbiePam (97883)
• United States
2 Dec 23
@1creekgirl That is very kind of you to say, and I appreciate that so much.
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
2 Dec 23
@1creekgirl She sure is and amazing how she keeps a positive attitude!
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
I said this before, but you are a brave and remarkable young woman, Amber.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
I'm very thankful to be here! How is your husband doing now?
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@sallypup Can the doctors help him at all? I know this is hard for you.
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@sallypup (64150)
• Centralia, Washington
2 Dec 23
@1creekgirl He is better though much weaker than he has been in his life. He shuffle walks. I am grateful that he has enough energy to at least do some things.
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@shaggin (74163)
• United States
2 Dec 23
I agree with most things there’s nothing we can do but keep going. I have been called strong so much and it annoys me. I’m not strong I just haven’t had any other choice and cannot give up when I have children to raise.
You have been through so much and are such a sweet person. I wasn’t aware you needed foot surgery though what is that for?
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@shaggin (74163)
• United States
2 Dec 23
@1creekgirl having to lay around will be frustrating I know the feeling as I had toe surgery years back. It’ll be good when it’s all better to walk on though after it heals. That’s really ironic how your foot gave you a break during treatments like that.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@shaggin Isn't that the wildest thing? Has your foot given you anymore trouble?
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@shaggin (74163)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@1creekgirl well I had a hammer toe they call it and that was what was repaired. But now the toe next to it hurts me so bad to walk that I have a very hard time. Without the little toe curled under it the other toe is curling. I’d need surgery to fix this one too but I cannot do it. My kids were old enough to fend for themselves while I laid around for weeks at a time with my feet up to heal. I can’t do that with a two year old.
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
2 Dec 23
We all have those times we need to rely on someone or something outside ourselves when life gets tough. One thing at a time..though Vicki and I hope you can get that foot surgery soon!
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
2 Dec 23
@1creekgirl You're welcome! I hope you don't have to limp the rest of your days either. I pray Western medicine will work it's magic.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
@snowy22315 Thanks for the encouragement!
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
Thank you, God truly is an ever present help in time of need.
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@Deepizzaguy (109393)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Dec 23
I look at the train coming toward me and hope for God's protection that through His grace I will be able to survive the storms coming to my life.
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@GardenGerty (163362)
• United States
2 Dec 23
Very nice analogy. I go through stages. . . I refuse to face whatever it is, after that I get really calm and step up to whatever challenge there is, even knowing that God is there with me. If the challenge involves me suddenly having to drive somewhere stressful (i.e. emergency room out of town) I sing myself there. Yes, good old fashioned hymns. I just realized that last weekend. But I have done it before.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
That's a great way to destress! I've always been a timid driver, but when our first grandkids were little, they lived in a very big city. I drove on that belt line, praying out loud every mile!
@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
Life really can be so hard at times. I'm glad to know your trust is in Jesus.
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@LadyDuck (473773)
• Switzerland
3 Dec 23
@1creekgirl We can only hope to move on fast enough to be missed by the train.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
2 Dec 23
You're right, Anna. We just have to keep going.
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@Tampa_girl7 (52305)
• United States
2 Dec 23
I’m so glad that you are doing well after surgery.
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@RasmaSandra (84651)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Dec 23
I live my days with holding onto the hand of the Lord, I am glad you are doing well. As they say one day at a time and I just want to get through the holidays now,
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@RasmaSandra (84651)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Dec 23
@1creekgirl thank you very much. To lighten the mood I plan on setting up my little purple holiday lights put out my little tree and manger and see what that cats think about Christmas,
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
I know the holidays are hard for you, Rasma. Love and hugs to you from me.
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@Courtlynn (67091)
• United States
2 Dec 23
Still don't believe in god but do believe we're never alone. Due to family and friends.
Not sure why you had surgery but glad you're healing.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
Hey, how are you? I've missed your posts somehow. The surgery was to remove a hip abscess that developed a fistula (tunnel.) But I'm doing pretty good, thanks.
@LindaOHio (187982)
• United States
2 Dec 23
I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. How is your hubby doing? I have a tendency to dread the train; but so far I've surprised myself and dealt with it fairly well. I guess God's grace has pulled me through. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@LindaOHio We're both doing pretty good. Love to you and your husband .
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
You've absolutely survived some oncoming trains, Linda. And I know you're right that it was God's grace that got you through each one. I really respect your kind attitude!
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@LindaOHio (187982)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@1creekgirl Are you feeling OK? How is Dale doing?
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@porwest (99528)
• United States
2 Dec 23
The story of my life. I know it is a tired phrase but it's one I believe in, that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. It's ALWAYS a freaking train. But you get to a point where you are no longer surprised by it, come to expect it, and find any way you can to avoid being hit, and hopefully become rather resourceful in avoiding it as well.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
3 Dec 23
Wise advice, Jim.
How is your dad doing?
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
7 Dec 23
@porwest That's encouraging at least. Tell him I'm praying for him.
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@porwest (99528)
• United States
7 Dec 23
@1creekgirl He's doing as well as well can be, waiting to see when he can have the stents done.
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