Ups and Downs

As some of you may already know, I took a tumble yesterday at work. No, like, I actually fell down all the way on the concrete to where I was lying down and my glasses had hit the pavement while they were still on my face! Since I work at a junior high school, I have always been uncomfortable walking through the campus during passing period. The kids are just flying through without looking where they're going, and half of them are taller than I am, so I feel like they can't even see me.

So there I was, tripping and falling and as I'm hitting the cement, I can hear chuckles! No lie! And then I see their feet continuing to pass me by. Thank God the Vice Principal was nearby or I'd probably still be sitting there!

It's amazing how many thoughts can go through your head in those brief seconds as you're plummetting toward the ground: Oh my gosh, not in front of the kids! I know I'm gonna break something! What do I look like right now as this is occurring? Seriously, I really had these thoughts. Psycho!

The cool thing is, I did not sustain any injuries! I mean, I am not in good shape physically, and all day long I kept saying, "Thank you, Jesus! It could have been so much worse!" Sure, my glasses were broken, but the Crazy Glue is working and I have a new pair on its way. But when I fell 15 years ago, I broke both of my elbows! That was rough! I could be really messed up right now.

I have decided that it wasn't an angel who protected me; it was Jesus Himself! Only He could have done such an amazing miracle! He just put His hand out and caught me! He is so awesome!

So, although I have some sore muscles, a small bruise, and a glue line on my glasses, I am so thankful for the protection the Lord extended to me yesterday! He is amazing!

Have a Blessed Day!