I took some of my favorite checked fabric...stitch witched the hems and put them in the glass front cabinets...then took my new love...burlap ribbon...and just cinched them in alittle and made a rough bow....took no time at all and to say I love them would be an understatement in this house!!!!
but.....here is where the 'drama' begins...a few days after my last post over a month ago I hurt my knee somehow...always squatting to look in cabinets..etc...but it had me limping for a few days...so I finally get relief from that and I am helping Baby girl Jen set up some Fall decorations in her house....naturally I am walking back and forth across the yard getting stuff from my house taking to her's....wellll on one of these said trips...I saw a huge 'cow ant'....now guys if you are from the country you know what those are...they are giant red & black fuzzy ants that are built like a brick and hard to step on and kill...but my instincts kicked in and without even thinking I stepped on it and started twisting my knee trying to kill it before it got too close to the grandbaby playing in the yard with her little friends...oh my word....something popped and it wasn't the ant!!!!! My eyes rolled in the back of my head and I thought I saw Elvis! For a whole week I fought thru the pain and tried to tell myself it would be alright..(Do I even need to say how much Bill & the kids were fussing at me to go to the doctor) I finally gave in...after X-rays and the doctor twisting and probing until I was screaming 'uncle'...they said it was severely sprained and inflamed but need an MRI...I said no and just wanted to go home...they gave me some meds and I suffered thru another week...
Now I have birthed 5 kids and let me just say...some of the labor wasn't as bad as this pain...I could do nothing and I mean nothing but lay in bed and make it to the bathroom and the recliner ...because of the 'Martha' in me I refused to let anyone come and help me or do for me...I just can't bear anyone waiting on me...again alot of heavy resistance from Bill and the kids...poor Sofie & Bailey would come over and you could tell Jen had given them strict orders to just say hello and not ask for anything! Bill would stop and get meals on the way from work for us and even tried his hand and making quick fixes for us...Jen even pushed so hard one morning I gave in and she fixed me breakfast (I told Bailey and he said ,.MOM COOKED?!!!!...Was it good! lol)But time went on and I finally had to get the MRI...they called and said I had a torn meniscus tendon and would need surgery....they set me up with a bone specialist....now you have to know how stubborn I am and how much I believe in prayer...I knew my whole family was calling my name and I was praying and believing God to turn this thing around...I mean I couldn't even stand to touch my knee it was so painful...but here is where the good part comes in...
the day I was to see the doctor I could touch and rub my knee...still pressure when I stood on it but I could stand...the doctor comes in with the MRI results...he says it looks bad and it will never heal and I will have to have surgery...then he touches and pokes the knee...I don't even flinch..he asks doesn't that hurt? I said no...but if you had done that a couple of days ago I would have fell off this table..he looks at the x-rays again...are you in any pain...I can give you a cortizone shot...I said no....just shook his head and said I don't recommend surgery at this time..just stay off it and if you need a shot come by the office anytime...
The next day all day I felt the tingling healing power of God on my legs...minute by minute I grew stronger...the walking was easier...the pressure was less and the pain was gone...I cried and shouted all day...to be able to walk thru my house and even use the vacuum cleaner for a minute..ohhhhh glory!!! I got to get in the car and Bill took me to see mama & daddy...the sky the sun..I cried!!!!! I felt like I had been locked away from everyone and everything...just to see all of God's glory in just the little things and all of nature have always been important to me..I knew God had heard my cry and the prays from all my family from the first moment...I also know the enemy will do all he can to stop our faith....I'm not running marathons or doing cartwheels yet but I'm not in bed and in pain any more either and I can cook for my babies again and stand and greet them at the door once more...never give up hope...Paul was surrounded by angry waves and storms and the crew was about to abandon ship but an angel of the Lord told him to remain in the boat and he would be saved...sometimes the storms are so rough and so dark in our lives we see no hope..all that is natural around us says abandon the ship give up the faith...but faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not yet seen...stay in the boat you guys...no matter what...the answer is on the way...love you guys...much love and blessings to you this day....this is a new day and a new month....may it bring a miracle to you....Picket
49 lil sweet taters came by...:
Oh Picket! What a story!
I have had you in my thoughts several times since you last posted; I always say that for those who are His children thoughts=prayers when they are GOOD thoughts. :)
Bless you, and to say you have been missed around blog land would be an understatement, I dare say! :)
Keep on the up and up!
~april
I have wondered about you...Thank you for sharing this. I too have this kind of faith and it is everything to me. I did a tiny little thing like this once and my knee went weird on me too, it took about 6 months to totally heal but at least there was no surgery involved! I would rather put my trust in God first, I know he is always there for us when we call for him. Continue to heal..and those curtains are really cute! :D
Oh my goodness, I can almost feel the pain in my own knee just reading about it! I hope it continues to get completely better, sending additional prayers your way and I truly believe in the power or prayer, I have never prayed so much as when my baby boy joined the Army, I had so many fears (actually terror, lol) and God has thus far kept him SAFE:) He's stationed in Hawaii of all places and coming home for Christmas!!!!
God bless you and your sweet faith! I've had a torn medial meniscus that had to be operated on and it was so nice to not be falling over with pain all the time! Now I'm working on a new knee problem but don't want/can't afford the bills that come with surgery. I should have your faith and maybe it would heal on it's own. You certainly are an inspiration. Glad you're up and about and feeling somewhat better!
Hello Sweet Pea!
I have been thinking about you, and wondering how you are. I was so sorry to hear about your knee!
So glad though to hear that you are mending, and don't need surgery! yey!!! Positive prayer is a wonderful thing. I love how your little curtains came out. I would love some of that burlap ribbon, where did you find it? I can't seem to find it here. Take care and be well!
Hugs,
Debbie
Oh I know EXACTLY what you are feeling! I have a torn one too. I have tried to avoid surgery, but it still needs to be done. I wear a brace when I do anything requiring more than just walking. Like yard work, etc. I am glad your pain is gone. Does your "click" when you walk?
Missed ya.
Kris
This was a great blessing to both me and my husband. We are delighted that you are feeling better and praising God. Hubby says that the only reason you had to have the MRI was to testify. Keep on feeling better...
Hope all continues to be well and happy to have you back. Happy late Halloween. Richard from My Old Historic House.
Oh Dot! I know the power or prayer too but also the pain of knees! I have been able to avoid surgery too and I pray that you get better and better and can avoid it as well. Big hugs!!
:-) Welcome back, and may you continue with your healing completely!
So glad you're back and what an amazing story! I love your long rambling style...don't ever change! Keep sharing about the power of prayer too! Super glad to hear that you're feeling better.
Hugs,
~cathy
well we wondered where you were..so glad you are on the mend and no surgery in site..take care and have a great week.;)
I am so happy to see your post!
What an amazing story of healing!
But it's ok to let your family wait on you sometimes!
I say that all the while knowing it's hard for me to do that too.
Hugs to you,
Cindy
Oh my goodness Picket!! Thank goodness for your faith and the mercy and goodness of our Lord!! I don't always comment on your posts, (a time or two I have) (: but I just love visiting you. I have to leave a comment this time because of the title of your post.
Sixteen years ago my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor at his pituitary gland. We had two small children at the time (we've been blessed with four). My husband was always a very busy construction worker, but had complained of headaches and pressure in what he thought was his sinuses. I convinced him to go to the doctor and an MRI clearly showed the mass at the center of his brain. During surgery to remove the "tumor," the doctor didn't find a tumor at all, but more like a mucous sac. I know through faith and the power of prayer by us, our family, and friends, that God granted us a miracle and dissolved that bad 'ol tumor! (: Amen! Alleluia!!
There have been other circumstances involving our family and friends that God has been merciful and miraculously healed. Recently my mother exclaimed the title of your post after a visit from her doctor this week. (: I absolutely believe He takes care of us and am glad to hear of the miracle you received Picket!
Oh . . . AND your curtains are just darling. Thanks for sharing your heart and cozy home. I so enjoy it!
Take care & God bless!
Mitzi
Dot -- glad to hear the knee is better (Praise God!!). Take it extra easy :)
Blessings!
Gail
I totally believe in the power of prayer too, Picket and have learned that we must believe in what we pray for as well. You and your family are a testimony where you live and in blog land and God gets the glory for it! Yay God!!
What a wonderful inspirational story and I'm so glad your knee is doing better.
Love your cabinets! too cute!
Hugs,
Tanya
Wondered where you were. Glad for your miracle. We are waiting on one too, as you know if you read my blog.Have a great week and I love your burlap!
Praise the Lord for His healing!!! I wish I had known you were going through all of this. I am so glad you are on the up side. God Bless you sweet friend.:)
Oh Picket, I am SO HAPPY to see you back!!! I was wondering where you were and what was going on! Thank God you are OK now and healing!!! I know you must have been going CRAZY not being able to take care of your family. I know that is ALL you want to do so to be DOWN must have been torture for you. Take care and Happy November!!!!!! God bless, XO, Pinky
God is so good! He's still performing miracles!
I believe in the power of prayer too!
I have missed your blog so much. So glad you're back.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
God bless you, Picket!
Mary G
Good news Dot. I have has a meniscus repair and it is not easy. Rest up and Thank God for His Mercy.
AMEN! To the power of prayer! I'm so glad that God spared you from that surgery! I've been there and done that too and it was awful and took a few years for that tweaking pain to subside...Course didn't help that I was running on it *winks* Vanna
Wow. . .just. . .wow! You don't know me, but I've been following your blog for a little while now and even though I hardly ever comment, I always read what you have to say and it always brings a smile to my face. My husband and I are going thru such a rough time right now and more than once, I've all but given up on my faith. I mean, I've been hanging on by my fingernails some days, it's been so bad!! But, deep down, every single day, there's that itty bitty speck of faith that won't turn loose, no matter how bad things seem, and thank God it won't!! I so needed to read this today. Things are slowly, but oh, so surely, starting to turn around for me and my sweetie. And I believe that God has used you, sweet lady, to remind me how great and awesome He is and that He is always by our side, no matter how rough the storm is right now. Thank you for sharing your story with me. You have been a vessel for His word today! I am glad you are doing better! Our God is an awesome God and I give Him praise and all the glory for your healing and for mine too!!
Hi Dot, Have missed you and glad the power of prayer has healed you.
Be strong,
Hugs,
Lois
What an awesome testimony of God's great healing power and the power of prayer! So glad you are better and well on the way of recovery...with no surgery! :)
The curtains are beautiful! What a cozy addition!
Dot, Oh my goodness lady! I too believe in this same faith and and cannot can't the times through faith and prayer I have been saved from major surgery. One was surgery on my jugular vein in the middle of my head...3 specialists said I had a tumor on the jugular vein. It was a risky operation. I was only in my 30's and still had my babies to raise!
Through so many prayers, and a special blessing I ended up walking out of the hospital and have never had that problem again!
There is a great truth and force which takes place when so many pray together for the good of another. Heavenly Father is so aware of each one of us, His children and just waiting to bless our lives if we but turn our hearts to HIM and ask.
I am so glad I dropped by to once more be inspired by a dear friend!~♥
God is so awesome Dot! I'm so happy he blessed you with a healing! Now don't go crazy and start tryin' to stomp out any of His creatures again... probably not a good idea.
I was having bouts of bursitis, otherwise known as "old lady" pain, in both my knees and repeatedly getting cortisone shots for it. One evening when my son Russ was visiting and we were talking he said "God told me if you got ON YOUR KNEES to pray He would heal your knees of this." I thought "WHAT?? You must be kidding!" After thinking about it for a day I got ON my bed and kneeled to pray ( if I got down on the floor I didn't know if I could get up) and continued to do that. I haven't had pain in my knees since and that was at the beginning of summer. I thank God and praise Him for it!
Now don't you go getting on your knees... nobody said for you to do that. I think you're just supposed to keep doin' what you're doin'!
Big hugs sweet friend! Sherry
So sorry you have been in pain, but thrilled you are feeling much better. I truly believe in the power of prayer...I am living proof! Take care. Let that knee completely heal..no more ant patrol!!
Faith and Prayer are wonderful things. And with both nothing is impossible. I will keep you in my prayers that you will continue to heal. I know what you are going through as I have same issues with both knees but so far am doing great. Take it easy and rest as best you can.
I knew something was going on with you. I've been checking here almost every day.
God is good. And, I'm glad your pain is diminished.♥
So sorry to hear you were in so much pain. So happy your back...take care hugs Pat H
Praise the Lord! Girl...I totally believe in the power of prayer and for miraculous healings....so thankful that God has Blessed you through this healing...
What a fabulous testimony...
Take care
shug
No one can tell a story like you Picket!! So glad you are feeling better. I always love a good picket post!! Take care! Sue
PS when I read the part about seeing Elvis, I almost fell off my chair, you crack me up!!
Woo Hoo Hallelujah! I praise God with you, Picket! How I believe in the power of prayer. I'm so happy for you and your faith shines bright in Blogland!
I must tell you a story. Now, Mr. Precious is a runner and has been for 40 years. He's been so fortunate to never really had any injuries. But a little over a year ago he hurt his leg - went through just what you did. After the MRI the doctor said you just have to put up your running shoes, you'll never run again. Your leg will not heel unless you have surgery. Well, we're a bit stubborn here and prayed and prayed and even had our church praying for him. He said he would run again. He did try to take care of his leg for about 3 months. Then he started just running down the end of the block. Then he bought some 5 fingered running shoes (they really look funny - like little shoe gloves for your feet). It's a barefoot running thing. He has built up to 5 miles and no pain at all. God healed him too! He just tells everybody.
God is so good!
Love you,
Shelia ;)
I have been wondering where you were. I am so sorry about your knee, but isn't it wonderful to share that God does answer prayers! He does so every day, if we just slow down and notice.Quit being a Martha and let your family do for you-after all they are getting a blessing by being able to do so.
What a wonderful story Dot! Sorry you had to go thru that pain,( and BTW I can relate to the Martha syndrome), but in the end faith, prayers, and healing, won out over pain! You take care, Thanksgiving is upon us! LOL! Love ya!
oh and I LOVE the cabinet doors, good job! xoxoxo
What a beautiful testimony of God's love for us you have told! Never stop praying - those prayers are like gold! Thank you so much for sharing this. I love coming here and reading your blog. Hope you never stop doing it.
Picket, I can certainly relate. This last month my hubby has had the Shingles. We've prayed and prayed and he's still suffering but getting better. Missed your posts there for awhile. I checked everyday to see what was happening. So glad that you're better now. PTL
Oh Dot, such a fabulous miracle from the Lord. You are so right, He always hears our prayers and He does answer us. I am so thrilled you are better and He is finishing your healing. Beautiful story and so beautifully told. Hugs, Marty
Glad to see you're feeling better.
It's that time of year again to gather recipes for Thanksgiving. I may give your dressing a try. Since you love to save time in the kitchen... add your onions and celery to the cornbread. It bakes wonderfully.
Thanks for sharing your recipes! You're great!
OH, Dot! What a testimony! YEA! PTL! God is SO good!
This was such a faith building post. You go, girl! Loved reading every word, and I am praising God for His mercy is everlasting and His truth (in this case, healing) endures to all generations!
Love you, my sweet friend in Christ...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oh, and I love the burlap ribbons and cute curtains. Good job! XO
I am loving your whole blog. I have been going through your posts and I love the way you decorate and could just move right in. Fabulous!! I am so glad to hear about your knee. Awesome. I have something I am praying about right now and have been keeping track in a prayer journal.
I prayed for you many days. I missed your sweet thoughts. I will continue to pray...but will put one in the "answered" prayer column. Take care.
Wow, what a praise. Definitely believe in the healing power of prayer and I'm sure you gave that doctor something to think about. I just found your blog and can't wait to look over your past posts and have started following you. I pray the healing continues. Patty
Been thinking of you and what a blessing you are with your inspiration. Hope you have a great holiday with your family. Miss you Picket! Hope you're on the mend still and doing well.
You have no idea how much I needed to be reminded of that today. Thank you so much for sharing.
Rob
It has been forever since I've visited in blogland, and oh my goodness, I am so sorry you got hurt and had to go through all the pain, but WOW!!! what a testimony! God's blessings are so amazing!
Come by my blog if you'd like to see my wedding pics! Yep, married over 6 months now and just getting the pics up, lol. I am so very happy in my new life! It's incredibly busy though, but I'm going to try to be here in blogland for posts and visits more often.
Hugs,
Kady
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