I’ve still been trying most days to walk the walk of thankfulness. My thoughts have been so scattered lately whether I’m walking in thankfulness or not. The last two weeks have been interesting, to say the least.
Two weeks ago, I was exposed to someone who ended up testing positive for COVID-19. The next few days I experienced intense low back pain that was very fatiguing. I tried to go for a walk, but I couldn’t walk as fast or as far as usual. It’s probably a good thing because I had no desire to go shopping or anything out in public. I did have a doctor’s visit for something else that I went to before I found out, and I ran into the farmers market where I was the only customer. Then I found out I had been exposed and started the self-quarantine.
The next morning my daughter informed me that she had been up with a runny nose all night. Oh great. We monitored her symptoms and temperature for a couple of days, then called the doctor to see about getting her tested. She was tested on Tuesday, but we didn’t get any results until Friday because of Veterans Day. Fortunately, she tested negative! Yay! And I never developed any symptoms!
The same day that I took my daughter in for the test, it was my dad’s 92nd birthday. I put off wishing him a happy birthday because of everything that was going on, and I figured he wouldn’t mind if my card and gift were late. Unfortunately, the next day he went into the hospital with a gall bladder infection. They put him on antibiotics in the ER, and the next day he had stabilized. But when they were taking him up to the floor to admit him to the hospital, his heart stopped, and he was gone.
The doctor from the nursing home where he had only been staying for about two and a half weeks called with the news. He was so very kind. The people at the funeral home are also very kind. A lot of people have been super nice since they found out.
And so I find once again that even in the trials of life, we have so much for which to be thankful.
My condolences on the death of your father. May you continue to take heart in the Lord’s grace and mercy. And continue to share His great love with others. -C.D.
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Thank you, Carol, for your words of encouragement! Yes, we must continue to share God’s love no matter what happens!
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So sorry to hear about your dad. May the peace of Christ Jesus bring you comfort as you mourn his passing. Thank you for pointing out that despite our grief, there is still much to be grateful for.
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Thank you so much for your blessing, CG! You’re welcome. God bless you and yours.
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*hugs* I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for you and you family. ❤ ❤
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*hugs* Thank you sweet Hattush! I appreciate it so much! 💖💖
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What a soldier you are.. May you and your loved one’s experience God’s peace during this season.
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Thank you for these words of encouragement and blessing. God bless you and yours, as well!
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So sorry for the loss of your dad. ❤ Keeping all of your family in prayer & praise God for the negative test results. 🙏
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Thank you so much, Jennifer for your kind words and for your prayers and praises! God is good all the time.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I pray that you and your family will be blessed with God’s comfort and peace during this season of grieving.
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Thank you, dear Vicklea for your kind words and prayers of blessing.
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My sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. May the Lord hold you gently in the palm of His hand. 🌼
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Thank you, Sally for your caring words of blessing. Praise God for His tenderness and grace!
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I’m so sorry, Ruth. You will miss your dad, but I’m glad your test results indicate that God has reason for the rest of the family to stick around a while longer.
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Thank you, Ann! Yes, He is giving us the privilege and direction to continue to serve Him. He is worthy of our praise!
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Oh Ruth, I’m so sorry about your dad. May you feel surrounded by the love of God and of your friends and family. Your thankfulness is a blessing to me.
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Thank you so much, Patty for your blessing and words of encouragement! He is worthy of our praise no matter what is going on in our lives!
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Oh my goodness, Ruth, I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, especially on the heels of his birthday. May ABBA’s love and peace envelope you and your family like a warm blanket. 🙏🏽
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Thank you, Dee. Yes, I was really shocked when I heard the news. He was so strong for so many years, but as you know, the mortality rate is 100%, and at least he made it 92 years. His work on earth is done.
Thank you so much for your words of blessing. I receive it with gladness.
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92 years is certainly a blessing 🙌🏽
You’re most welcome. My love to you always 🤗
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Oh wow 😯 my condolences 💐 my friend. May the a lord bring comfort and healing to you and your family
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Thank you for your kindness, Brenda. Thank you for your words of blessing.
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I’m so sorry about your father passing. But know that your attitude of still trying to see the positive side and the things that you should be thankful for even after everything that’s happened to you is so inspirational and encouraging. Thank you for sharing some of your incredible faith and love with us today. And I’m so happy that you’re daughter tested negative!
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Thank you, dear. I praise God that He is using me to encourage you! Glad to share! Any faith we have is a gift from God, and like our muscles, we strengthen it by exercising it. Daily training is best, like what you did for that charity walk.
Thank you for showing compassionate thoughts for me and my daughter.
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Prayers for you Ruth!!! I’m thankful you’re praising God in the midst of the trials, what a beautiful example.❤️
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Thank you, Alicia! I’ve definitely felt everybody’s prayers. I hope people will keep praying for us as we go into the holidays and winter months. We’re all in this together, and my ability to continue to praise God does not come from me alone. A whole unwritten faith chapter of believers preceded me, and ultimately, God gives us faith and joy, and we have but to receive it. Thanks again for your prayers! 💖
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Yes definitely!!🙏❤️
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