A Walk in the Park
My road back to normal54 total reviews
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is the Lord's handiwork, visable for all to see. I was a crippled man for six years. I was reduced to a walker and a cane after being active in sports and martial arts for years. I cried out to the Lord and He heard me and delivered me out of all of my troubles. He directed me to a Christian surgeon who the Lord gave me new hips through. People will say it was the doctor in some cases. I know the one that will bring you through with angels watching and helping. I could have died on the operating table and so could you. Anything that works for our good is because the Lord allows it to. I can walk like anything now, exercising, etc. Thanks for sharing your testimony. I enjoyed reading this inspirational and well written work. To God be the glory! Well done!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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This is the Lord's handiwork, visable for all to see. I was a crippled man for six years. I was reduced to a walker and a cane after being active in sports and martial arts for years. I cried out to the Lord and He heard me and delivered me out of all of my troubles. He directed me to a Christian surgeon who the Lord gave me new hips through. People will say it was the doctor in some cases. I know the one that will bring you through with angels watching and helping. I could have died on the operating table and so could you. Anything that works for our good is because the Lord allows it to. I can walk like anything now, exercising, etc. Thanks for sharing your testimony. I enjoyed reading this inspirational and well written work. To God be the glory! Well done!
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate you taking the timer to read and review my work.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a motivating entry for the Overcoming Adversity writing prompt. It should do well in the contest. I wish you the best of good luck!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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This is a motivating entry for the Overcoming Adversity writing prompt. It should do well in the contest. I wish you the best of good luck!
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate you taking the timer to read and review my work.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Bill Pinder
Great poem that is very well written with a combination of humor and tenacity expressed in your journey of recovery. Congratulations on your efforts and giving God the overall credit. Bill
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Great poem that is very well written with a combination of humor and tenacity expressed in your journey of recovery. Congratulations on your efforts and giving God the overall credit. Bill
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for honoring me with six stars Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate you taking the timer to read and review my work.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Does not sound like fun at all. Falling does so much damage. I never fall, thank you Lord, but my sister... it is her national pass time. But she has never broken a bone, thank you Lord. Well done. Glad you are back to normal. Most of my friends would not consider that a good thing for me. =] Hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Does not sound like fun at all. Falling does so much damage. I never fall, thank you Lord, but my sister... it is her national pass time. But she has never broken a bone, thank you Lord. Well done. Glad you are back to normal. Most of my friends would not consider that a good thing for me. =] Hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from Eternal Muse
This was a very uplifting, a bit humorous poem, of overcoming adversity. Loved your imagery and visuals and that picture.
No longer would I balk,
In 5k races I would walk,
With my hips rebuilt,
I'd get shirts for a quilt,
After much, blood, sweat, and tears,
I walked in 54 over two years,
I liked the humor of these, despite the sadness of the situation. Shows a true optimism (smile)
Easy rhymes and flow. This should do very well in the contest, I believe.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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This was a very uplifting, a bit humorous poem, of overcoming adversity. Loved your imagery and visuals and that picture.
No longer would I balk,
In 5k races I would walk,
With my hips rebuilt,
I'd get shirts for a quilt,
After much, blood, sweat, and tears,
I walked in 54 over two years,
I liked the humor of these, despite the sadness of the situation. Shows a true optimism (smile)
Easy rhymes and flow. This should do very well in the contest, I believe.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from rjuselius
This is an inspirational piece of poetry dear anonymous! When you have to beat yourself, you funnily find the strength.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a super-dooper squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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This is an inspirational piece of poetry dear anonymous! When you have to beat yourself, you funnily find the strength.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a super-dooper squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much Rebekka. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
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My pleasure entirely <3
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Mystery Author,
Did this really happen to you? It's so awesome that you were able to overcome this trauma in your life, and actually enter 54 races in just 2 years! You went from a wheelchair to a walker, to crutches, to a cane. You even had to have surgery on your hips. Congratulations!
I ran almost 2000 miles between 2006 and 2012. Then I discovered my heart was skipping beats. After tests, the doctors determined I have a narrowed aortic valve in my heart. One of my hips is also in need of replacement, I guess. I stopped jogging for 6 years, but I missed it so much. I started some easy jogging last fall (2019). It felt so good! I used the treadmill at home through last winter, and into the early Covid-Schmovid days. And then I started jogging again. I've been walking 2 km and then jogging 2 km., and feeling a whole lot better. I feel the same as you... "The biggest reason to race,
Was to see the doctor's face,
But to be totally fair,
I owe it all to prayer."
My favorite line,
"All I did was stare,
At that dreaded wheelchair"
Good for you!!! Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Hi Mystery Author,
Did this really happen to you? It's so awesome that you were able to overcome this trauma in your life, and actually enter 54 races in just 2 years! You went from a wheelchair to a walker, to crutches, to a cane. You even had to have surgery on your hips. Congratulations!
I ran almost 2000 miles between 2006 and 2012. Then I discovered my heart was skipping beats. After tests, the doctors determined I have a narrowed aortic valve in my heart. One of my hips is also in need of replacement, I guess. I stopped jogging for 6 years, but I missed it so much. I started some easy jogging last fall (2019). It felt so good! I used the treadmill at home through last winter, and into the early Covid-Schmovid days. And then I started jogging again. I've been walking 2 km and then jogging 2 km., and feeling a whole lot better. I feel the same as you... "The biggest reason to race,
Was to see the doctor's face,
But to be totally fair,
I owe it all to prayer."
My favorite line,
"All I did was stare,
At that dreaded wheelchair"
Good for you!!! Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much Kimbob. I had an aortic aneurism in 2017, so I know how you feel. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose
Very well done. The image is kind of cute you chose for your piece. The rhyme and rhythm were perfect for this poem. After all that struggle you cleverly credit prayer as what really helped you. Blessings. ~Brenda
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Very well done. The image is kind of cute you chose for your piece. The rhyme and rhythm were perfect for this poem. After all that struggle you cleverly credit prayer as what really helped you. Blessings. ~Brenda
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much Brenda. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from Cindy Warren
I admire your determination to get out of that chair and walk again. Doctors should never tell people they won't walk again. They might believe it! Glad you didn't. Good for you. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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I admire your determination to get out of that chair and walk again. Doctors should never tell people they won't walk again. They might believe it! Glad you didn't. Good for you. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from ameen786
A masterpiece/biographical verse; in simple down to earth vocabulary reflecting upon the poets courage and ending with a strong show of faith; good luck!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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A masterpiece/biographical verse; in simple down to earth vocabulary reflecting upon the poets courage and ending with a strong show of faith; good luck!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.