You may already know about my hand injury on Good Friday…
A stupid, truly stupid decision wreaked havoc on the day … but silly, stupid decisions like stabbing a can with a steak knife, occasionally have less that optimal results. Silly, stupid decisions occasionally cause a trip to Urgent Care. That’s just life.
Laying there in Urgent Care as the doctor stuck a needle in the wound to numb it, I covered my eyes with my good hand trying to be a brave 52 year old. He… the doctor, had just finished telling me that I had most likely severed one or more of my digital nerves and may need hand surgery. I tried to hold back the tears. I tried not to feel the needle. I tried not to think about permanent damage to my hand. But it was no use.
So right there under harsh lights with the doctor on one side of me and The Husband on the other, I silently ran to my Father God. “Father, did you see what I did? I’m so stupid…I’m sorry…I’m…”
And right there as a sob escaped I felt His arms wrap around me and pull me close.
I was a small child hurting but safe in my Father’s arms.
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It’s what He wants us to be, I think.
After all, we’re instructed to pray…
“My Father…”
That prayer could have started with : Holy God…which would have been true. But He told us to open that prayer with : “My Father”…
I will forever remember this past Good Friday.
Not because I did something stupid and hurt my hand.
But I will forever and a day remember how my Father took me in His arms when I was hurting.
He is so tender sweet ones…if you’re hurting today, I pray you find a moment to run to Him and feel His embrace.
Sending love
xo
Beautiful Beautiful Words!!!!
deezie
hope you are feeling better. He is always there…He is holding you in the palm of his hand.
Oh Robin, I’m so sorry about your hand. I hope everything will turn out perfect for you.
Brought tears to my eyes! Get well and thanks for reminding us to call out to Our Father, He so wants to be a part of our life!
Blessings,
Denise
I’m praying that our Father will heal your hand completely. I just have to share with you how our Father has revealed His Plan in our little family that He has been leading us through for over the past 15 years! I want to thank and Praise our Father for His Greatness, His Love, and His Amazing Grace. I know He is not finished with us , but I just want to give Him the Glory and Rejoice in the undeserved grace He has continually shown us! God is good ALL the time!!!!
Sorry to hear about your hand, but love how God was there! Do you know the scripture verse for calling God “my Father?” My husband and I were just talking about that the other day. Prayers for quick healing!
Praying for your healing and thankful for you sharing your heart. Thankful for His embrace and sorry I do the stupid thing of not running to Him always. Blessings as you run to Him.
I am so sorry. Praying for a complete healing of your hand. We have all done stupid things at times and He has carried us through. You will weather this “storm”, too. Blessings and prayers- xo Diana
So sorry to hear. Praying that the damage is minimal. 🙂
Such beautiful words and thoughts, Robin! Yes, God is with us and near to us every day all the time. All we need to do is call upon Him! I hope your hand is healing and will not have nerve damage. God Bless you!
So sorry to hear of your injury. It brings back memories for me of my stupid injury about 25 years ago. I accidentally put my hand through a window. I severed the flexor tendon in my wrist – it’s like a rubber band that stretches tight and allows the wrist to move but when severed can retract as far up the inside of the arm as the elbow. So I had to have surgery to have it reattached. I also had some nerve damage as well. As a result, I had numbness in the side of my hand and little finger for years. But it’s amazing how your body can compensate for an injury like this. Since I was right handed and this injury happened to my right hand, my left hand had to pick up the slack. I find now that my brain tells my left hand to do things that are difficult for my right hand (without me even thinking about it). After all these years, the numbness is gone (the nerve grew back and repaired itself), however I still have some movement problems in my fingers (three of them do not move side to side-not a big issue), so playing my organ is cumbersome. But I have adjusted well and you will too if you “have” to. Not all is lost – it will get better. My wish is that my story provided hope for you and I’m praying for a speedy recovery for you, my new friend!!!
I’ve been waiting all day to have a moment to come and read. Such powerful testimony! I feel the ache right along with the triumph of feeling His hugs. Breathtaking! I pray the pain is well managed and that surgery is not required! Hugs to you friend- I feel you so in these special moments of your faith life shared so lovingly with all of us. Love to you honey!
Thank you for taking such a negative event and turning it into such a positive message. I will pray for healing.
Cheryl, thank you for your prayers my friend xo
What a sweet story, Robyn. I just hate that you injured your hand and I can stand the thought of you laying there crying…but I love the image of God the Father embracing you.
I’ve been praying for your hand to heal.
Robin,
I will be praying for your hand. The same Father that wrapped his arms around you and drew you close can
bring complete and total healing to your hand! He is an awesome and loving God……
Debbi
Debi thank you my friend for your prayers and your words of encouragement…sending love xo
Thank you for sharing this. Everything has a purpose, right? I’m sorry it happened the way it did, but you wouldn’t have had that experience or been able to share it with the rest of us and make me cry. :*)
Isn’t He such a good Daddy!
It is so comforting to know that we can, at anytime, crawl into His lap!! Abba Father, thank you for the peace, comfort, grace and mercy you give to us…each and every day.
Awesome testimony, Robin. xo
Tawn …yes knowing Him as Father is so comforting. Thank you for your encouragement my sweet friend xo
Hi Robin, just read about your hand. I’m so sorry for your hurt. And so grateful God was wrapped around you! He gives us peace when we need it. Sending love and a speedy recovery to you.
Chrystal thank you so much sweet friend xo
Oh….Robin,
You are an inspiration even in the ER! Bless you for sharing your tender moments with us.
I pray you will heal real fast! Praying for you!
Much love,
Gail
Gail, thank you so much my friend…my hand is healing beautifully – xo