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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Bold (emotionally) (08/30/07)
Was I Bold?

It was fall, 1994. I had been diagnosed with closures of the carotid arteries and surgery was recommended, but I hesitated. The doctor who first diagnosed my problem said there was no danger expected from the surgery. The surgeon he referred me to concurred with what he said, but I still hesitated, still fearful.

I had a strong faith. I knew God always protected me and was always there for me. For that reason I knew I wasn’t scared, but still the hesitancy stayed with me.

I had a stroke following surgery, but I never gave up. I retaught myself how to type, how to talk and how to survive the stares that came when people first observed me following the stroke.

Was I bold? I think it was more accurate to say I was determined. Did God ever leave me? No, it us humans who leave God, not the other way around.
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Dee Yoder
09/07/07
Short, but very sweet testimony to the power of a loving God, and the blessings He gives us of His faithfulness, no matter the circumstances.
Sherril Wendling
09/12/07
Thanks for writing your clear testimony of bold faith rewarded! I'd like to experience more of the rich emotional texture behind this tremendous story; you might draw the reader in even further by illustrating in word-pictures the amazing feelings you experienced during the process. Good job, with lots of further potential!
Janice S Ramkissoon 
10/22/07
The last paragraph sums it up nicely. However, I felt this was merely an introduction because I was ready to read more when it would no further scroll down :) Hint, hint!