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Posted - 11th August 2025

Brpken but bold enough to bounce back

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There I stood at heavens pearly gates Waiting for God to decide my fate I was still a child, though very sick Hoping my passing would be quick. Then an angel suddenly appeared Took my hand and said “not yet dear” “Hold on tight and I’ll fly you home” In a flash I was back in bed alone. Home for me was a hospital ward Where the illness had to take it’s course Though it was a long painful ordeal I got well, but the pain I had was surreal. The hurt was daily, monthly and yearly Told I was too young for hip surgery My compensating knee wore out too So one operation became two. Forty years passed before the first op Two years later, the second op I got I must have had a miracle man For both surgeries went to plan. Bless all medics who take care of us Every one is a gift from above.

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Date: 8/11/2025 5:12:00 PM
outstanding and engaging poem...You must be quite resilient. Thank goodness for the miracle man! :-) have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara PS do you run marathons? I did when I was in my 40s and 50s
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Date: 8/11/2025 2:52:00 PM
Certainly has the ring of truth about it, Beryl, in which case I’m so pleased for you. I’ve heard how successful both surgeries can be but how painful the wait. I’ve often criticised our NHS, but when they get it right… they really get it right. See you in next years London Marathon… I’ll be watching it on TV (like hell I will). Terry
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/11/2025 3:17:00 PM
Thank you Terry, yes the wait was excruciatingly painful, but the outcome was wonderful. If I get to run in the next marathon (a miracle that’d be) please watch me on tv… Beryl
Date: 8/11/2025 2:02:00 PM
What a powerful write/story you have here. Not sure if it is true or not. "Good Luck" A winner for me. Have a blessed day writing away.........
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/11/2025 3:10:00 PM
Hi Paula, it’s true, it started a few days before I left my junior school, spent all the summer school holiday in hospital, then missed the first term of senior school. Thank you for reading and the good luck wishes… Beryl

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