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#LMMLinkup : Breakthrough Terrible Setbacks

June 25, 2018 By Mary Hill 12 Comments

 

I jinxed myself. I set as a goal to overcome and breakthrough in 2018. I had no idea what the world would throw at me for being so big-headed.

My husband now has heart issues too. I put my poor dog to sleep Friday and two hours later, we got the test results. His lower heart is not pumping right when he exerts himself.

Then this morning, I had to rush my cat to the vet and found out she has a terrible infection that is going to require medication for the next two weeks to help her recover.

My husband goes to the heart doctor tomorrow. My mind travels down deep holes into vain imaginations. I can’t help it at this point. The neck pain and pinched nerves were something that he could live with, maybe,  if he doesn’t lose sensation in his arms and legs and then cannot walk. He also faces a chance of paralyzation if they can’t do the surgery.

His heart is another realm of worry. I am not in the overcoming mode right now. I want to scream and cry unfair. My husband has a way of putting things into perspective. Things could be much worse, much worse.  I could have said goodbye to him too if his heart stopped just like my dog’s did. My dad also died of a massive heart attack in 1999.

I want to say, I am counting my blessings, but I am clinging to faith like a life raft in a storm.

My daughter’s issues are better at least. In the meantime, I am far from being an overcomer in 2018. Breaking through seems the least of my worries now. I appreciate your prayers as always.

 


Now on to our weekly linkup. First let’s meet your hosts:

 

Gayl at Words, Photos and Art

Blog/Facebook Page/Twitter/Pinterest/ Instagram/

Mary at Mary-andering Creatively

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Last Week’s Top Clicked 

Are Your Words Bullets or Seeds?

Bullets or Seeds

By Lisa at Lisa’s Notes

Conviction really hit me as I read this post. Are you ready for an honest open discussion on how our words can harm or how they can encourage and even heal. Be sure to check out this wonderful post.
 

My Favorite Post

5 Steps to Bravely Embrace God’s View of Success – Made for Brave Sisterhood

 by Crystal Twaddell

Braving God's View of Success

 

Gayl and I selected the same favorite post this week.  Numbers 2 and 4 really spoke to me this week.  I look back over my year and I know I have not reached my weekly posting goal of three times a week; but, I was there for my daughter during her illness. I am praying steadfastly for my husband now too. It has been such a very hard year.  God is trying me for a bigger purpose, but right now, I have no idea what His goals for my life are. I am just holding on to Him and praying, trusting that He’s got me and He’s got my family in His mighty hand.

Please let me know what you liked about this post in the comments. Please, also share your prayer requests today with me. I need to focus on others right now to help me through this period too.  Thank you so much for  your continued support.


 

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Now, it is time to link up to the Literacy Musing Mondays hop!

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  1. Include a link back or the blog hop button linked to this hop on your posts.
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  3. Please remember this is a family-friendly linkup. Although we believe in the right for adults to read whatever they want to read, we prefer to read wholesome posts that feature literature that edify and uplift families. We reserve the right to delete any posts that are not family friendly. We love all kinds of literature and genres including family-friendly inspirational romances, fantasy, or science fiction. We do not welcome any posts that feature excessive violence, sexual content, or any cursing. This rule also applies to book review posts that feature books that are not family-friendly. These posts will be deleted without notice to the blogger or explanation. While we believe in the right for all adults to read whatever they want, we feel our linkup is for family-friendly posts only. Thank you for understanding.
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  1. Maree Dee says

    July 2, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Mary – I didn’t hop on last week, so I just saw this. I am praying right now. I hope your husband’s appointment went well. Hang tight remember God’s Got This!
    Maree
    Maree Dee recently posted…Do You Have a Life Verse? – Grace & Truth Link-UpMy Profile

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  2. JD Iana says

    June 29, 2018 at 10:49 am

    My goodness. That sounds overwhelming. I’m sure it feels overwhelming. I will be praying.
    JD Iana recently posted…Comparison – Is it always bad?My Profile

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    • Mary Hill says

      July 2, 2018 at 5:26 am

      JD thanks for your prayers.
      Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup : Breakthrough Terrible SetbacksMy Profile

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  3. Donna Jo says

    June 28, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Praying for you.

    Reply
  4. Danielle Chapman says

    June 28, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    My thoughts and prayer are about you today. May The Lord Bless you with the strength and courage you need and may he Bless your husband with better health.

    Reply
  5. Donna Reidland says

    June 27, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    I’m so sorry that things have been so difficult. I’m praying for you, Mary.
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“Is This All There Is?” June 27My Profile

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  6. Debbie Putman says

    June 26, 2018 at 9:14 am

    My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dog. And I am praying for you and your family.

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  7. Tea With Jennifer says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    Praying Mary, I too posted about life & its storms,
    Jennifer
    Tea With Jennifer recently posted…Storms & life…My Profile

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  8. BettieG says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    Dear Mary,
    I am so sorry for these difficult trials you are facing! I do agree with Lisa, that you are overcoming as you walk with Jesus through these things, one step at a time. He is overcoming for you and your family. You are in my prayers tonight and tomorrow as your husband goes to the Doctor.

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  9. Create With Joy says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Praying for you Mary – thanks for hosting even in the midst of these difficult times.
    xoxo
    Create With Joy recently posted…Born To Wander – Book Review & GiveawayMy Profile

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  10. Lisa notes says

    June 25, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    What a difficult year! 🙁 I am praying for you now, for your strength and courage to continue on. Getting through one day at a time IS overcoming. You are doing it, Mary! Praying for your husband’s health and good news tomorrow.

    Reply
  11. Sandra Black says

    June 25, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    not sure if my link has gone through I put in the email and then verified it but didn’t see it appear.

    Reply

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