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Post by JeepGirl on Jan 30, 2017 5:21:31 GMT
This is off topic but I could use prayer for healing. I decided to take a trail ride with my horse, Kota, today. I rode him yesterday in our outdoor arena and it was great. Decided to ride again today but take him out on trails adjacent to our property. My dh and our lab, Boaz, walked with us.
Here is the strange thing, we got to the same point where our other horse threw dh about a year ago. Trail widens there and I thought a good place to turn around and head back. Dh was about 50ft behind me and just walking with Bo. When I gently pulled Kota's reins to the right (same place where our other horse spooked), Kota turned in opposite direction with power I never felt before, started bucking and then threw me and took off running. He never did anything like that in 6yrs I have had him. In fact, it always amazed me with what he would allow me to do. Always so patient with me.
Right now I am in a lot of pain, my sboulder being tbe worst. Icing, heating, pills, whatever to reduce pain. Butt and leg are not so great either but not like shoulder. Of course there are people praying and dh prayed for me earlier. I am thankful, In spite of pain, this could have ended differently. Thank you Lord.
We have been praying about whether to give up our ministry and I believe this is another sign. We are praying another Christian couple may want to buy our home and take over Hope Reins. We have touched the lives of some children over the past few years but really too much for dh and myself.
Your prayer are coveted.
h .
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Post by difficulttime2 on Jan 30, 2017 6:02:28 GMT
Unusual for me to check the site at this time on a Sunday night, but the Lord knew you needed prayers and support tonight didn't He? Just prayed for you and will be praying for your recovery and relief from pain. So, I am sure you have all this under control ... but as a chronic pain sufferer, here's a few you might not have thought of in addition to Motrin and Ice .... Sometimes I have used Vicks Vapo Rub (works wonders on sore muscles), Flax Seed Oil capsules help reduce inflammation and is good for you, Passion Flower Tincture (helps relax my nerves when I'm stressed out over the pain, which in turn helps reduce the pain ... (Found this on Dr. Oz a long time ago, and has been a life saver, not just for pain, but for my nerves with all the estrangement stuff as well. (Be sure to look it up and it's uses on webmd or the internet before you use it.) And, don't forget soaks in good ol Epsom Salt! So glad you didn't break anything ... but such a bad spill really really hurts. I'm so sorry and will be praying fervently for you. Gentle hug!
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Post by difficulttime2 on Jan 30, 2017 6:03:59 GMT
Oh, and how could I forget ... chocolate ... you deserve a little chocolate!
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Post by lindajoan on Jan 30, 2017 12:42:24 GMT
O Dear Sister, starting to pray now. Please keep us posted on how you are. God bless you with His healing touch.
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Post by luke2231 on Jan 30, 2017 14:46:00 GMT
JeepGirl, I'm so sorry that you're in such great pain, but at the same time, thankful that you're alive to feel it! That must've been so scary! I think I would go pray at that place - it's really odd that two different horses would do the exact same thing at the exact same place... Please make sure you take it easy (although you probably have no choice!). Be kind to yourself and your horse, and I will pray for complete healing and also for God's wisdom to know what to do with your home and ministry. ((Hugs!)) Please keep us updated.
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Post by bettyshe on Jan 30, 2017 16:27:00 GMT
Jeep I am so sorry that you are in such pain and I lift up all your concerns to the Father until you get clear answers and find the right people to purchase your home and business....I say that because you stated that "it was all becoming too much for you and your DH." You got some good advice here and I also believe that this time of resting to let your body health is also a time that you will be able to think and pay attention to somethings you might not think about if you were up and out and about. Praying for you,am happy for the opportunity to join you in prayer in this situation. God is so good to us all
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Post by bettyshe on Jan 30, 2017 16:28:17 GMT
Should be your let your body HEAL...
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Post by byhisgracealone on Jan 30, 2017 21:27:03 GMT
Jeepgirl, I'm sorry about the bad fall you took. I can't even imagine being thrown from a horse. I fell a really silly fall 2 years ago, and very badly injured my right shoulder. It was frozen for weeks, and very painful for almost a year. The Lord has healed me now, which I am grateful for, since shoulder pain can be so debilitating. I hope you've seen a physician to rule out a tendon or muscle tear. If a tear is serous enough, it can be surgically repaired. I will be praying for The Lord to comfort and heal you quickly. (I was thinking recently about learning how to ride a horse, since theirs a ranch a few miles from my home, but I think I'll forget that dream now!)
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Post by lindajoan on Feb 1, 2017 22:20:46 GMT
How are you feeling? I pray that you are recovering. Please let us know when you are able. God bless you.
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Post by JeepGirl on Feb 2, 2017 6:15:42 GMT
"Thank You" to each of you for your concern and prayers. God really did protect me and my recovery seems to be quite miraculous. I did go to doctor and nothing broken. As painful as my shoulder was immediately after the fall, today I can move it in almost any direction and just a little soreness. There is still a big bump on my leg but doctor said it was a hematoma and it may take a while for it to go down, but she didn't even feel an ultra sound was necessary at this point. My husband broke his shoulder when he was thrown and his horse sort of swerved to one side. Mine started to run, stopped, and then began bucking. My husband saw me being thrown and both he and my doctor said it was a real hard fall. So, I will say "Thank You, Lord."
byhisgrace, don't let my accident stop you from riding. In spite of how I felt immediately after the fall, I will probably get back on Kota this weekend. I will stay on our property and just walk with him. A friend of mine is coming over and will be with me and I will not be going back into the woods. I started riding only a few years ago (am 68yrs now) and it has been wonderful. I only wished I started earlier. I love grooming my horse and I even found working in the barn and picking up horse poop therapeutic. I got my motorcycle license and motorcycle when I was 60yrs old and really loved every minute of riding. My dh was in a motorcycle ministry and it was a great experience and such an opportunity to witness. Telling you all this so you can be encouraged and to follow your dream. Just let the Lord lead you and be wise in all you do. Horseback riding and taking care of my horse has helped me so much during my estrangement. Again, it was just so therapeutic for me as well as the kids who came to Hope Reins. But, I think God has a new ministry for me. Will share that in another post.
Again, thank you for your prayers. What a blessing to be able to come here and know there will be sisters who will pray for us. God bless each of you and protect each of you as He has protected me. Lots of love being sent out....
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Post by lindajoan on Feb 2, 2017 12:27:32 GMT
Truly an answer to prayer. I am so thankful nothing is broken. You are one brave lady. God bless you.
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Post by everloving11 on Feb 5, 2017 15:45:13 GMT
Hope you are feeling better. Sorry to be so late to respond, but I've been fighting this crud going around but still going in to teach each day and coming home and crashing.
Anyway, having ridden horses for several years loooooooooooong ago (when I was younger and skinnier) I suggest two things: 1) Take Kota by a halter to the same spot and see if he spooks again. Then do the Horse Whisperer thing. 2) If Kota still spooks repeatedly, I would say there is something from the spiritual realm going on at that spot (like with the donkey and Balaam). Kota may know/see/sense something that we in this dimension cannot.
And this is definitely on-topic. When we are hurting physically, we are weakened to the wiles of the devil as he seeks to defeat us in this estrangement issue. You (and all of us) can share our hearts - after all, we do not compartmentalize our prayers topically!
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