Throwback Tuesday - Sometimes God Leaves the Thorn - Martin Wiles

Sometimes God Leaves the Thorn

I’ve had quite a few of them invade my privacy, but none were welcome. 

Splinters are painful. They puncture my skin and slip beneath my flesh. After an immediate “Ouch,” I investigate. If a small point is protruding, I extract the painful intruder. But if it’s plunged beneath my skin, a needle is required. Since I don’t like needles, these splinters usually remain lodged. After a period of time, however, my body begins rejecting this trespasser and pushing it to the surface while simultaneously encapsulating it in a hard piece of skin. By this time the tenderness has subsided, and I’m able to remove it free of pain. Read more...

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