I Survived
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "How Are You Still Alive?"A book for people to share stories of survival.
23 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
Wow, Rhonda, this is an amazing story. It is just a miracle that you not only survived, but you were also healed. God certainly has His hand on you. Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Wow, Rhonda, this is an amazing story. It is just a miracle that you not only survived, but you were also healed. God certainly has His hand on you. Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for your review. God definitely did have His eyes and hand on me. It's funny, but I wrote this post a week before I got to see the other end of watching someone taken off in an ambulance, actually for Wayne, it was in a helicopter. It's a helpless and terrifying feeling.
Hugs,
Rhonda
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When my husband was in the hospital, I used to watch the helicopters land on the roof, bringing in patients. Some days it was almost non-stop. Yes, it is a bit terrifying.
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Wow, I guess I never realized just how many get transported that way. It's great it's available, because as far as we live from Dallas, Wayne would never have made it in the 3 hour window of stroke recovery if we would have had an ambulance weaving in and out of traffic.
Comment from Ulla
Oh, Rhonda, it's amazing you actually survived this but, like everyone else close to you, I'm so happy that you did and are now able to tell the story. As you say, a bull, even a tame one, is still a bull. You were one lucky girl. Hugs, Ulla xxx
PS, I'm still working on my contribution. It will be out in the next few days.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Oh, Rhonda, it's amazing you actually survived this but, like everyone else close to you, I'm so happy that you did and are now able to tell the story. As you say, a bull, even a tame one, is still a bull. You were one lucky girl. Hugs, Ulla xxx
PS, I'm still working on my contribution. It will be out in the next few days.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Dear Ulla,
Thank you so much for the second six stars!! You're the best. I can't wait to read your story. Take your time. I know some things are really hard to write about. It was difficult for me to write about Wayne, but figured I'd better do it before I chickened out.
Big hugs,
Rhonda
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You know, somehow, I think it has helped you as well. To write a out it I mean. Please keep me updated how Wayne is doing. Hugs back. Ulla xx
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You're right it does. I was so exhausted last night when I finished, like a balloon with the air let out, I just dropped my head on the table my laptop is one and rested a while before I could get up and get ready for bed (the recliner chair thing they brought in for me to sleep on).
Thanks for your hugs and support!!!!
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Bless you!!!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
OMG! Rhonda, you are certainly keeping God busy! I can't believe you survived that, so it goes to show, God does listen and acts on our prayers. How, with everything that goes on in your life, do you manage to write such amazing fantasy stories? I for one, am very grateful for God's presence. This was a lovely story, thank you for sharing it with us. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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OMG! Rhonda, you are certainly keeping God busy! I can't believe you survived that, so it goes to show, God does listen and acts on our prayers. How, with everything that goes on in your life, do you manage to write such amazing fantasy stories? I for one, am very grateful for God's presence. This was a lovely story, thank you for sharing it with us. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Sandra, we survive what we have to, you know. But, God's grace sees us through so much. I know you understand that more than many.
Love and hugs back,
Rhonda
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Rhonda,
Your story is very moving, I'm sorry you had to go through so much pain! I have had a harrowing experience which I hope I can add as a chapter.
I love that you live in a rural area, I know animals can really bring one closer to God. In your case in a different way.
You have such faith in God; mine sometimes falters, but he never lets me down.
Wonderful story!
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
And another prayer for Wayne.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Rhonda,
Your story is very moving, I'm sorry you had to go through so much pain! I have had a harrowing experience which I hope I can add as a chapter.
I love that you live in a rural area, I know animals can really bring one closer to God. In your case in a different way.
You have such faith in God; mine sometimes falters, but he never lets me down.
Wonderful story!
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
And another prayer for Wayne.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Hi Cindy,
Thank you for the review and honest comments. I love the remark about animals bringing us closer to God. I agree in both cases, lol. I love the animals, even the cows, but from them, I've learned to keep my distance.
I would love it if you would add your story to the book. At some point, I'll add Wayne's Story to it, however, his story is still being written so I'll wait a bit.
Take care,
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment from Gayla putnam
The moral of the story is don't go up against a bull. You pulled me right into the story with the first crack of your chin. I cringed when you got the second blow to the jaw. Then, the minutes of waiting for medical help and your recovery period and surgeries. I could imagine your husband's agony while he was waiting. Very well written. gayla
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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The moral of the story is don't go up against a bull. You pulled me right into the story with the first crack of your chin. I cringed when you got the second blow to the jaw. Then, the minutes of waiting for medical help and your recovery period and surgeries. I could imagine your husband's agony while he was waiting. Very well written. gayla
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi Gayla,
Thank you very much for the review, my friend. It wasn't my finest moment, for sure. But, sometimes those are the times that define us, for sure.
Have a great weekend,
Rhonda
Comment from Wendy G
You are definitely a survivor! What a wonderful story of God helping you to stay alive, even though you went through excruciating suffering. But yes, having seen God at work, and having suffered, you are able to pray with, you definitely have a ministry of empathy and compassion for others. Very well written.
A super chapter for the book.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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You are definitely a survivor! What a wonderful story of God helping you to stay alive, even though you went through excruciating suffering. But yes, having seen God at work, and having suffered, you are able to pray with, you definitely have a ministry of empathy and compassion for others. Very well written.
A super chapter for the book.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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HI Wendy,
Thank you so much for your review, my friend!! It was tough to go through, but it's a life experience now to chalk up to the many others have to share.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Thank you for sharing your story.
Every professional who saw me ... Did you change POV? The story began with a man's wife getting kicked in the head.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you for sharing your story.
Every professional who saw me ... Did you change POV? The story began with a man's wife getting kicked in the head.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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I did change POV, that's why I put in the dividing line to show a change. I can change it later if it doesn't work. Thank you for bringing it up,
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from lyenochka
You really are a walking miracle! And you're a testimony that God answers prayers even ones that can't be quite uttered because of the circumstances because the Holy Spirit understands beyond words and Jesus intercedes for us. You're amazing! Thanks for sharing this story!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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You really are a walking miracle! And you're a testimony that God answers prayers even ones that can't be quite uttered because of the circumstances because the Holy Spirit understands beyond words and Jesus intercedes for us. You're amazing! Thanks for sharing this story!
Comment Written 24-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Helen, that's a really good point you made about the Holy Spirit stepping in even when you can't utter the words, yourself, and about the intervention of Jesus. That perfectly says it, my friend,
Hugs,
Rhonda
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How is Wayne? Please keep us posted on how to be praying 🙏
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh my goodness, what a terrifying story this is Rhoda and what a brave and courageous soul you are! You are a survivor and I admire your tenacious spirit as you had fought back to retain good health. This must have been such a traumatic time for you and then you also had intentional surgery as well. Keep on fighting girl. Your story is heartfelt and honest, thank you for sharing this tale with us, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Oh my goodness, what a terrifying story this is Rhoda and what a brave and courageous soul you are! You are a survivor and I admire your tenacious spirit as you had fought back to retain good health. This must have been such a traumatic time for you and then you also had intentional surgery as well. Keep on fighting girl. Your story is heartfelt and honest, thank you for sharing this tale with us, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 23-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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HI Dolly,
Thank you so much for the supportive review. Yes, I went through a lot for two years, but now it's stories to tell of survival. I hope they encourage someone else going through their own struggles!!
Love and hugs,
Rhonda
Comment from marilyn quillen
All I can say is Holy Crap, Wow! I think you may owe more than a few favors. I live on a farm and we raise red angus cattle and our bulls go about 2000 lbs, I can't even imagine, just Wow! Oh, yea, your story was great, superbly written, nice flow to it and just wow! God Bless You
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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All I can say is Holy Crap, Wow! I think you may owe more than a few favors. I live on a farm and we raise red angus cattle and our bulls go about 2000 lbs, I can't even imagine, just Wow! Oh, yea, your story was great, superbly written, nice flow to it and just wow! God Bless You
Comment Written 23-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Marilyn,
Thank you so much for the lovely six stars, and for the compassionate review!
We raise black angus, though there are a few red one scattered in. This bull was just a yearling, and about 600 pounds. He's a big old boy now (I still know the man who bought him, lol). Yeah, I'm a city girl who married into the farm life. My reflexes are getting better, though I'm not sure how that one would have been avoided. I just plain don't help load cattle anymore. I'll go in the pasture, but if they start getting close, I back off. Wayne wanders through them like they were kittens.
Thanks so much,
Rhonda