A little taste of yesteryear • Operating and Riding the freight elevator. Why you ask? Well the newer model broke down • The first time I operated and rode this I was terrified • It stopped between #floors because I didn't press correctly, my #heart was in my mouth. I took a breath, self-talk "just breathe it will be alright, don't panic, think." I Prayed, "Lord, merciful Father, Jesus, forgive me my laziness, I didn't want to walk down 5 flights of stairs in the quiet building, so I opted for the lesser of two evils + it is quicker. I am trusting in you Lord to get me through. I am going to help myself so you can help me." I took another breath and pressed basement (Street level- who knew!) and Lord have mercy I saw the light of the exit and the streets. I said so much thank you to the Divine I am sure he keeled over laughing saying, "this child of mine is a riot." I did learn a great lesson though - take time to think before letting panic set in and take over. Ever get stuck in an elevator?
Aug 3, 2017
10 THINK DON'T PANIC
A little taste of yesteryear • Operating and Riding the freight elevator. Why you ask? Well the newer model broke down • The first time I operated and rode this I was terrified • It stopped between #floors because I didn't press correctly, my #heart was in my mouth. I took a breath, self-talk "just breathe it will be alright, don't panic, think." I Prayed, "Lord, merciful Father, Jesus, forgive me my laziness, I didn't want to walk down 5 flights of stairs in the quiet building, so I opted for the lesser of two evils + it is quicker. I am trusting in you Lord to get me through. I am going to help myself so you can help me." I took another breath and pressed basement (Street level- who knew!) and Lord have mercy I saw the light of the exit and the streets. I said so much thank you to the Divine I am sure he keeled over laughing saying, "this child of mine is a riot." I did learn a great lesson though - take time to think before letting panic set in and take over. Ever get stuck in an elevator?
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So glad you are ok panic situation for sure!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed
DeleteI managed to push through the fear and think
Oh my. That would have made me super anxious too. I love that you prayed through it. I would have done the same thing. I have never been on a freight elevator. And I don't think I ever want to. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt sure did
DeletePrayer was the answer to me staying calm in the storm of my fears
Never travelled in a freight elevator ! Havent got stuck in an elevator as yet. But I can imagine it could be quite frightening!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly can.
DeleteGlad you've never had the experience
Hi Rhapsody I haven't had the opportunity to ride in that type of elevator and thankfully I have never been stuck in an elevator.
ReplyDeleteHey Wanda
DeleteThankful is a great place to be
Now that I can revel being stuck in - thankfulness lol
No,I never got stuck in an elevator.But i think it would be very much frightening.Thanks God that u come out from that freight elevator in time..
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day..
Indeed it was frightening SRC
DeleteMY heart was beating out my chest