Soapweed
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Many of you have probably read by now, where I posted in another thread about having the misfortune this past Wednesday of losing part of a finger when it was pinched in a moving pumpjack. As you might well imagine, this is not a fun event to experience. Accidents happen. Bad health issues can come upon anyone. Troubles abound in this old world, and God has never indicated that this would not be the case. He does, however, promise that if we:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and He will make your paths straight.
"Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones."
Proverbs 3:5-8
The Good Lord sure helped me with the trials and tribulations that came with my accident. I had a cell phone in my pocket which allowed me to summon help right away, and Peach arrived within five minutes. There was basically no pain associated with the badly bleeding finger. Even after arriving at the hospital over sixty miles away, there was very little pain. The doctor asked me, on the scale of 1 being very little pain and 10 being excruciating pain, to rate my discomfort. I had to say with complete honesty that my pain level was "less than 1." God certainly gave me comfort and peace in my time of need.
I have owned this pumpjack for nearly twenty years. There have been times when I have taken it to remote pastures, far from any help. Many times I have set it up when I didn't have either a cell phone or cell service. All in all, I consider the circumstances of the accident remarkable considering the other situations when it could have happened. It was very reassuring to know that God was carrying the brunt of the burden during the whole ordeal, and that He will continue to do so in the adjusting days to come.
James 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Have a Good Sunday Mornin' and a great rest of the week. Shortgrass, your return to duty will be very welcome to all of us next week.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and He will make your paths straight.
"Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones."
Proverbs 3:5-8
The Good Lord sure helped me with the trials and tribulations that came with my accident. I had a cell phone in my pocket which allowed me to summon help right away, and Peach arrived within five minutes. There was basically no pain associated with the badly bleeding finger. Even after arriving at the hospital over sixty miles away, there was very little pain. The doctor asked me, on the scale of 1 being very little pain and 10 being excruciating pain, to rate my discomfort. I had to say with complete honesty that my pain level was "less than 1." God certainly gave me comfort and peace in my time of need.
I have owned this pumpjack for nearly twenty years. There have been times when I have taken it to remote pastures, far from any help. Many times I have set it up when I didn't have either a cell phone or cell service. All in all, I consider the circumstances of the accident remarkable considering the other situations when it could have happened. It was very reassuring to know that God was carrying the brunt of the burden during the whole ordeal, and that He will continue to do so in the adjusting days to come.
James 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Have a Good Sunday Mornin' and a great rest of the week. Shortgrass, your return to duty will be very welcome to all of us next week.
Boy, Soapweed, I am saddened to hear that. What finger, and how much? I poked the long finger on my right had in a post driver. I sure miss it, and that was 35 or more years ago. I do thank God with everyone else that it was not more serious. Thanks for being here for all us, and we just arrived home from Atlanta. Nice trip to make one appreciate the rural life. Your comments were a welcome view from another's perspective.
