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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Say a prayer or two.
I'm headed into the hospital this morning to see if the docs can't clip off the leak they left in me after my original surgery. Probably will at least be in overnight so I can't predict when my next posts will be. Say a prayer or two, please.
17 comments:
FedUp
said...
If these were plumbers they'd be getting tired of all the unpaid come-back work and would have fixed the leak a long time ago.
Fortunately, doctors get to charge more money to attempt to fix their mistakes.
I hope this will inspire you to keep fighting. I read it every day now that we are up against such a might enemy.
The Battle of Patay 1429-one of Joan of Arc's greatest victories:
"Upon learning of the large English force of 6000 approaching them the French captains including the Duke of Alencon, Dunois the Bastard of Orleans, and several other French leaders went to Joan asking what they should do. Dunois later described the meeting:
"The Constable de Richemont, myself, and several others being present, the Duke of Alencon said to Joan: 'What shall I do?' and Joan answered quite loudly: 'Have good spurs all of you!'
Hearing these words, all present asked Joan: 'What did you say? Are we to retreat?' Joan replied: 'No, the English will turn their backs. They will not defend themselves, and will be beaten. You will need good spurs to chase after them.'"
The French leaders, probably apprehensive after learning of the large size of the oncoming English force, continued to hesitate. LaHire and another knight said to Joan:
"The English are coming; they are in order of battle and are ready to fight" to which Joan responded:
"Strike boldly, they will take to flight!" and added "It will not take long." The English had marched a little south of Meung and dug in with their classic defenses. After waiting for some time for the French to attack they sent heralds into the French camp challenging them to send three champions to meet three of their knights in battle. The reply from the French was: "Go to your rest today for it is late enough. Tomorrow, if it pleases God and our Lady, we shall see you at close quarters."
The English withdrew to Meung for the night where they made preparations for advancing against the French to rescue Beaugency the next day.
On the morning of June 18th Fastolf and Talbot finally learned that Beaugency had already surrendered so they decided they must retreat back the way they had come toward Paris.
The French followed them retaking Meung but again there seems to have been some hesitation by the French leaders as Joan was recorded as speaking the following words to inspire them to fight:
"In God's name, we must fight them! If they were hung from the clouds we would have them; for God sends us to chastise them! The noble King will have today the greatest victory that he has had in a long time. And my counsel has told me that they (the enemy) are all ours."
Apparently having lost contact with the English after their hesitation Joan was then asked where the English could be found and her next words seem to have been exceptionally prophetic:
Sorry, Mike. I'm the insensitive prick who didn't read this post and instead asked about D-Day coverage.
My apologies. I've been on the outs with the Lord in the last year myself and haven't been praying mostly b/c He probably doesn't want to hear from me....otherwise, I would most definitely say a prayer for ya. You are essential to the cause of liberty and I hope you know that we know that. :) Unfortunately, a prayer from me, might be more condemning than helpful.
All the best and my apologies for being so quick with the D-Day comment....I just know you normally cover great historical events with a flair that I particularly enjoy.
Thanks for all you do and I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.
17 comments:
If these were plumbers they'd be getting tired of all the unpaid come-back work and would have fixed the leak a long time ago.
Fortunately, doctors get to charge more money to attempt to fix their mistakes.
Coming your way Mike.
Good luck.
Mike V
I hope this will inspire you to keep fighting. I read it every day now that we are up against such a might enemy.
The Battle of Patay 1429-one of Joan of Arc's greatest victories:
"Upon learning of the large English force of 6000 approaching them the French captains including the Duke of Alencon, Dunois the Bastard of Orleans, and several other French leaders went to Joan asking what they should do. Dunois later described the meeting:
"The Constable de Richemont, myself, and several others being present, the Duke of Alencon said to Joan: 'What shall I do?' and Joan answered quite loudly: 'Have good spurs all of you!'
Hearing these words, all present asked Joan: 'What did you say? Are we to retreat?' Joan replied: 'No, the English will turn their backs. They will not defend themselves, and will be beaten. You will need good spurs to chase after them.'"
The French leaders, probably apprehensive after learning of the large size of the oncoming English force, continued to hesitate. LaHire and another knight said to Joan:
"The English are coming; they are in order of battle and are ready to fight" to which Joan responded:
"Strike boldly, they will take to flight!" and added "It will not take long." The English had marched a little south of Meung and dug in with their classic defenses. After waiting for some time for the French to attack they sent heralds into the French camp challenging them to send three champions to meet three of their knights in battle. The reply from the French was: "Go to your rest today for it is late enough. Tomorrow, if it pleases God and our Lady, we shall see you at close quarters."
The English withdrew to Meung for the night where they made preparations for advancing against the French to rescue Beaugency the next day.
On the morning of June 18th Fastolf and Talbot finally learned that Beaugency had already surrendered so they decided they must retreat back the way they had come toward Paris.
The French followed them retaking Meung but again there seems to have been some hesitation by the French leaders as Joan was recorded as speaking the following words to inspire them to fight:
"In God's name, we must fight them! If they were hung from the clouds we would have them; for God sends us to chastise them! The noble King will have today the greatest victory that he has had in a long time. And my counsel has told me that they (the enemy) are all ours."
Apparently having lost contact with the English after their hesitation Joan was then asked where the English could be found and her next words seem to have been exceptionally prophetic:
"Ride boldly on, we will have good guidance."
Ride boldly on Mike V!!
Prayers going up!
hope you are ok prayers said
Praying for a speedy and vigorous recovery.
WarriorClass III
Prayers on the way, sir.
You've got it, Mike. Prayers and positive energy coming your way. Get well and come home soon!
Be well, Mike. You are always in our prayers.
Godspeed brother.
done my unmet friend, may the peace that passeth all understanding be yours in abundance.
No D-Day coverage?
Sent them up, take care good neighbor.
Prayers and well wishes to you Mike.
Always! God speed.
Kiwi III
[ ... though typing in 'Sulphide' to prove I am not a robot had better be coincidence!]
Sorry, Mike. I'm the insensitive prick who didn't read this post and instead asked about D-Day coverage.
My apologies. I've been on the outs with the Lord in the last year myself and haven't been praying mostly b/c He probably doesn't want to hear from me....otherwise, I would most definitely say a prayer for ya. You are essential to the cause of liberty and I hope you know that we know that. :) Unfortunately, a prayer from me, might be more condemning than helpful.
All the best and my apologies for being so quick with the D-Day comment....I just know you normally cover great historical events with a flair that I particularly enjoy.
Thanks for all you do and I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.
Sean
Done!
gfa
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