As the saying goes, when it rains it pours, and it’s been a real deluge for me lately! Well, I’ve done it again. Fallen, and this time down an entire flight of stairs. Marble steps, all 10 of them.
I’ve decided I need a suit of armor and accident insurance. Or walking lessons. Or in this case, flying lessons. Apparently, I stepped into thin air and flew to the bottom of the stairs.
Apparently I’m not good at flying, because I landed at the bottom of the stairs like a broken, crumpled bird. Bruised all over, with a crushed lumbar vertebra and a broken shoulder blade. As you can imagine, the pain is terrible and no doubt my 40 days in bed will be agonizing.
But as I lay there on the landing, my first instinct was to call on the Lord for help. How wonderful that He is always present and ready to comfort, help, and heal.
Then I thanked Him that I wasn’t alone. I had the Lord and my husband. I also thanked the Lord for being alive, even though I would also liked to have gone with Him.
So I probably won’t post for a while. But I’ll try to visit all your blogs and leave comments when I can.
I am counting on your prayers, dear friends. And I’ll hold you in mine as I lie here staring at the ceiling, meditating on God’s goodness. Thank you so much!
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Signora Sheila 
51 responses to “A Fall in the Dark”
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Sheila, I’ll be praying for you. I hope that you are feeling better and will be up and around soon. Lord, touch Sheila with Your healing touch. Amen.
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Thank you so much, Karen, for keeping me in your prayers. The Lord has been so good through it all. He always is!
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I’m so sorry, Sheila! I will keep you in prayer! Heal quickly. I look forward to the nuggets of wisdom the Lord will be teaching you during this time… that is always how He works. He is so good. *hug* ~Linda
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Thank you Linda, for keeping me in prayer. So many people were holding me up in prayer, and what a difference it made!! Yes, I feel he taught me much through it all, but I’m still processing it. His good. All the time and in every way. Thank you, my friend!
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It is so humbling and wonderful when we see what a prayer net God provides!
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Yes it is, Linda! I am still overwhelmed by the outflow of love shown. People around the world were praying for us! My first time returning to church was overwhelming too. Upon entering they gave a standing ovation! I felt so loved, and so overcome by God’s goodness in all that he had done and is doing! He is beyond amazing!!
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Oh, Sheila! With your other friends here I too am terribly sorry to hear this news! I pray that your healing WILL be augmented by our gracious Father, and meanwhile the days pass quickly and even pleasantly as you meditate on God’s goodness. Well done, good and faithful servant, to make that your determination during your convalescence!
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Thank you dear Nancy. Yes, the Lord is my constant companion. The pain is lessening and I know he is working.
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Wow, that was a a bad fall! I have prayed for complete healing. Take care.
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Yes it was Deborah. Thanks for for your prayers!
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You’re welcome. I hope you’re feeling better😊
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Thanks so much Deborah Marie. Yes, I am finally getting better, thank the Lord!
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Oh Sheila! Sorry to hear about your tumble but so grateful it wasn’t more serious. Take advantage of the rest and praying for your complete recovery💜
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Thank you my friend. God is good and always faithful!
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Thank you!
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Psalm 103 is a psalm to read and meditate on, as you recover. When I read it, I will think and pray for you and your family.
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Thank you Katie. The Psalms are such a comfort!
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Yes, they are! How are you doing?
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Thanks for asking Katie. I am finally getting better, praise God!
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I’m so glad to hear this!! Praying for you right now!!
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So, so sorry to hear of your fall! Prayers being lifted for you–right now!!
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Thanks dear Katie!
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May God’s presence, comfort and peace sustain you. Praying for pain relief and a full recovery. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
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Thanks Nancy. It’s good to know that I’m in God’s hands and the prayers of so many!
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I’m so very sorry, my friend! Such hard and challenging circumstances–and painful as well! Praying for a quick recovery but more for the patience, calm, and shalom to get through this time as a reflection of Him in all you do.
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Thank you sweet friend. God is such an ever present help.
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Oh, Sheila. I am so sorry.
Oh, Father, having not yet met this lovely Sister, even so, I am so grateful to know her. I come asking for abundant comfort and healing; asking that as she waits for her body to do what YOU designed it to do – heal, please make this time more than bearable but a holy and sweet time of fellowship and learning with You that more than makes it worth it. Thank You that she has her hubby with her and thank You that You were not caught off guard by this and YOU are keeping her company as she heals. And I do ask please that the healing be sooner than is expected. Please ease the pain as much as is healthy and give her peace, please. Draw her close and reveal mighty and wonderful things to her from Your Very Own Self in this season that You have allowed for Your Glory and her good. Thank You for the blessing she is personally to my life and I ask every good gift You have for her to be received in JESUS name.
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Thank you for that sweet prayer Kathie. I know he is already answering.
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Lifting you and your hubby up in prayer, Sheila. Rest and recover, don’t worry about the posts, we’ll be here when you get back! Blessings!
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Thank you Bruce. And for remembering Mario in your prayers too. He’s got a lot taking care of me and keeping up with the house. He’s such a blessing!
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Oh, NOOO!!! I’m glad you’re going to be ok, but oh my, how awful! Prayers from here, too. 🌷
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Thank you my friend. It’s been rough and scary. But God is an ever present help and comfort.
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Amen. 🌷 Whenever I used to *send* this rose emoticon to someone, I’d say at least once, “It has a thousand good wishes for you tucked into its petals.” Well, that hasn’t changed. 🌷
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Oh, that is so sweet! I just love it. I certainly did need all those good wished, but I’m thankful to say that I am finally getting better! God is good!!
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Wonderful to hear, and Amen.
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Thank you, and yes, Amen to God’s goodness!
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Sorry to hear this. Praying for a fast and full recovery.
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Thank you Tom. That’s my big concern.. for a full recovery. Spinal injuries are so delicate.
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Oh, my sister Sheila You may not be posting but we will be remembering you in our prayers. May God give you grace, protection and lots of loving help as you recover.
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Thanks pastor Pete. They’re deeply appreciated.
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Praying for healing and comfort.
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Thank you Melissa!!
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Take care, be well, heal! Prayers are with you 🙏
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Thanks Michael. Canl’t do much else at this point. But God is so good!
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I’m so sorry- healing blessings! I will be praying that you find joy in the journey. God must have something astounding to reveal to you if He needs your undivided attention for 30 days. I can’t wait to hear what it is! Rest easy.
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Thank you so much. I’m sure he must, but so far, mostly I’ve learned how much I was taking for granted. How much I overlooked. I’m grateful to have his constant presence and help.
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Oh Sheila, I’m so sorry to hear this! I’m praying right now for your healing and for God to take the pain away.
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Thank you so much, Patty God is working and always by my side.
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