Five Minute Friday-Jump
As I laid in intensive care, not knowing what the future held, I was secure in knowing who was holding my future. God, as always. I could not walk when I left my apartment on labor day 2011, having a stroke can do that to you. The day the physical therapist came into intensive care to get me, I was more scared than I had ever been in my life. I had been lying there fighting for my life for nearly two weeks. Blood pressure totally out of control, brain swelling, hooked up to several different machines. She walked up beside my bed, and said, Mrs. Oldham, are you ready to try to walk back into your life?? I took a great big gulp of Jesus juice, and jumped straight out of that bed, and began the journey back to walking into my life!! The journey continues today, still jumping for joy everyday here in my life.
43 comments:
Wow, I can relate to your description of the ICU. I was an ICU nurse for a few years. You were so brave and continue to be so. I so admire you faith and determination. You are a fighter for sure.
Blessings and hugs!
Thank you for sharing. I am both encouraged by your spirit and saddened by your difficult journey. Your outlook is wonderful.
Thank you for visiting my FMF post.
That is an inspirational attitude:)
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this today. I'm so glad you jumped back into your life!!
Holy cow. You have a wonderful attitude. My Grandmother had a stroke in the fall, and watching her recovery has been heartbreaking and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Amen!
I love that "Jesus juice" ;-)
I love this. Very inspiring.
Many congratulations. I wish you happy journey continue for many years!
...and you're a pillar of strengths beyond words Denise!!
Dear precious Denise
Oh, how wonderful to know that He is walking with you every step of the way into your new life. And eventually it will lead only to Him in His Kingdom!
Much love
Mia
What a fantastic testimony you have! Thanks so much for your love and encouragement! Lisa :O)
Beautiful, Denise! I can feel the gratitude in your words. My dad suffered a bad stroke nearly a year ago...it has left him bed ridden and paralyzed on the left side. His condition reminds me how precious the gift of independence and mobility are!
I'm glad I read this post because I've never heard that saying before.Even though I was a rehab.nurse and My unit was a stroke unit,I never heard that one.It can be used for so many situations.Thank you for sharing it.I love your devotionals too.Please E-mail Me when you get your package. Denise
What a beautiful testimony...thank you so much for sharing. Praise God for all He's done in you...you are an encouragement and a blessing to so many! Happy Friday, friend!
You are such an inspiration and an encourager. I am glad you decided to walk back into life!
Wow... I love that visual and invitation - of walking back into your life! And yes - "Jesus Juice" - LOVE that! Praying for you as you continue to walk it out and lean in to Him!
What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Such a beautiful post, Denise. Such a beautiful testimony to seeing beyond all limits to the unlimited One. Seeing Him. Hearing Him through your words today. Feeling His divine Presence right where you are now. So grateful to Him for you!
I have been looking for you ;) How you manage to read and love on everyone so much has impressed me. I am glad you are walking...blessing!!
You are a fighter and an inspiration!
Beautiful posts this week. I enjoyed your yesterday post!
I am off to visit Cocoa now.
I am trying to catch up after my hiatus. I'll get to the Saturday post. I need to email the bandana lady to let her know Cocoa won!
I'll get back to you.
Love ya.
S.
Where's Cocoa's link.
Where's Cocoa's link.
Wow. What a testimony. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me of how I should approach my every day. Ready.
Jumping for joy with you.
Such an inspirational post. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, brave lady! I can just picture the nurse's face as you jumped out of that bed, ready to face the world! You go baby!!
Aw, you are precious, my sweet friend. Thank the Lord for His everlasting joy. Love you
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I can't imagine how much faith you had to have and how closely you had to cling to Jesus through such a difficult time.
I'm so glad you have made such an amazing recovery!
i am always encouraged by you!!
Amazing. Not everyone has to relearn how to walk. I can only imagine the courage and strength needed. It is in your triumph that we can see the power to overcome adversity through trusting God.
So glad that your jumping!! Encouraging post Denise:)
Wow, this is so encouraging right now. I just had a dear friend have a bad stroke, and I'm so hoping he can jump back this way. Thanks for this.
Beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
What an inspiring testimony Denise!
You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your faith.
JUMP Denise and keep on walking this life with Jesus Christ! Great testimony and JUMP on life!
So precious, my dear JUMPer!
Let's go jump roping tomorrow, OK?
Have a fun weekend! Maybe you'll get a chance to see little man and do some jump roping. EnJOY sweet sis... jump like your dolphins... Peggy
I used to work in home health care... many patients are too afraid to jump back into life the way you did! Go, you!! :D
Oh wow, what a powerful story. You are one strong cookie!
love that!!
Great Five Minute Friday and inspiring attitude! Prayers for you!
Jesus juice.... love that! :)
So happy you took that jump- and glad you've come through! I love your attitude about it all. So inspiring.
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