A while back I finally started feeling better after a couple of weeks of weakness and fatigue. At the same time, we had beautiful weather, so I got out in the garden and pulled the overabundant mint that was attempting to take over everything. The next day I got out in the flower garden which… Read More Day 221- Thankful for renewed energy
Today my daughter and I got up and went bike riding while it was still cool outside. We haven’t been riding very much for quite some time. Her physical therapist told her to start at 10 minutes because 20 minutes was too much for her last time we tried it. I noticed, for myself, that… Read More Day 218- Thankful for improvements
Today I reached the kitchen door, and what a funny sight met my eyes! Someone must have spilled something delicious down the front of the stove and didn’t clean it up, so Lilly decided to help herself! She went at it with gusto. Do you see her tail? Just barely? That’s because she wags it… Read More Day 198- Thankful for funny animal antics (photos)
This morning my daughter and I had to get up early for a trip to a new physical therapist that specializes in treating TMJ. She had been scheduled for a Zoom consultation, but when they found out that we live in a different state, we had to reschedule for a face-to-face visit. The therapist did… Read More Day 195- Thankful I don’t have to wear a mask with God
Yesterday I had a very interesting experience. I had gone out to get groceries and was on my way home when I saw a woman standing at the bus stop in front of a convenience shop. She had suitcases and some other stuff with her, and I wondered if she was traveling or homeless and… Read More Day 181- Thankful that Jesus sets us free!
“I took care of you in a dry, desert land. But when you entered the good land, you became full and satisfied, and then you grew proud and forgot me.” Hosea 13:5,6 GNT How can this happen? Why is it that one minute we can be desperately crying out for God’s help, then when He… Read More Day 175- Thankful for Lack of satisfaction
Doing my part to keep my germs at home, Doing my part even if I’m alone. Covering my cough to protect those around me, Just in case that mean old germ has found me. Doing my part to help save the world , Doing my part for every boy and girl. Doing my part to… Read More Day 172- Doing my part (Inspirational poem)
Hi! I hope you are all well! What have you all been doing to keep busy these days? I thought I’d give just a quick update from my end in case you were wondering. Friday, Apr. 17, mix-up on my daughter’s meds; wrong quantity. Called doctor’s office and left a message. Saturday, the 18th, plowed… Read More Day 171- (Update with photos) Thankful even when health is challenged
This morning I woke up with one of my classic chronic fatigue days. I haven’t had too many of those lately, so I guess I was overdue for one. I’ve felt weak, somewhat myalgic, and exhausted all day long (not complaining, just reporting with a purpose). I laid in bed for a while after I… Read More Day 164- Thankful God is with us in our trials
“He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities, and the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 This last month I’ve observed that with all the talk of COVID-19, the news of people dying from it, and the fears associated with that,… Read More Day 160- Thankful for sacrifice, especially Christ’s Supreme Sacrifice
Friday I found out that I have swimmers ear; who knew? The doctor was a little puzzled (yes, I was actually seen in clinic!) because this is not the usual season for swimmers ear, and also, there was no apparent oozing that should accompany the condition. But, if you’ve been following me for a while,… Read More Day 150- Thankful for medical workers, humorous moments 🙂 , and order
The week before schools and colleges began to cancel classes, my daughter was pressing in hard to meet deadlines for the school convention that was supposed to be held last week. This was a stressful time for her and me both. When we heard that the convention was cancelled, while I was disappointed for my… Read More Day 148- Thankful for the gift of health
Friday morning dawned cloudy with the last bit of the night’s rainfall. These are such good mornings to sleep in, but we couldn’t sleep too late because we needed to check out of our hotel and get home. The sun started to come out by the time we left. Traffic was a bit more busy… Read More Day 146- Thankful for Wendy’s Frostys and safe homecomings
For those of you who are just joining me, three weeks ago I fell and injured my wrist, forearm, and elbow. The next morning, the provider at urgent care splinted the whole thing because the x-ray showed fluid on the elbow which he said could indicate a hidden fracture. A little over a week later,… Read More Day 131 – Thankful my arm is so much better!
“We were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.” 1 Thessalonians 2 :7,8 By now most of you… Read More Day 130 – Thankful that someone cared enough to tell me the good news
Friday morning I got up earlier than I have been because my husband has been having problems with his car and needed to take it to the mechanic. So, I picked him up at the mechanic and drove him to work. When I got back from taking him to work, I had to take my… Read More Day 123 – Thankful for energy, love, success, and kindness
Tuesday I went to radiology and got a second x-ray. Wednesday morning I went to the doctor again and was told that my elbow is not broken and if it was dislocated it isn’t anymore! Praise the Lord! I was doing pretty well all day long with my pain level around 3 and 4. Then… Read More Day 122 -Thankful for good news and compassion
With all the health questions I’ve been having and insurance referrals that I’ve had to get for my daughter and myself lately, I’ve had a few opportunities to talk with nurse Gigi. She has been working at the same place for over 10 years, and is almost always the one who calls back when I… Read More Day 116 – Thankful for Nurse Gigi
A few days ago, my new friend and I decided that we would go to the gym on Monday morning. So, Sunday night I set my alarm to get up in time to go meet my friend at the time that we had agreed upon. I dragged myself out of bed Monday morning, and I… Read More Day 108 – Thankful God is good, even when we have pain and difficulties
Monday was my daughter’s first appointment with the pain clinic. Just as we had done a few months ago before her appointment with the geneticist, we prayed and asked the Lord to give us a smooth and safe trip and to give the doctor’s wisdom, and He answered our prayers! Our trip went well! There… Read More Day 102 – Thankful for the Pain clinic
If you’re one of those people who just hates it when someone says, “At least it’s not worse,” I apologize. But in my own life, there are days where I’m struggling, and the thankfulness airplane just can’t seem to make it off the ground. That’s when I resort to this saying for myself. Last night… Read More Day 95 – Thankful things aren’t worse than they are
I like to drink tea. Over the years I’ve had several favorites. My loved ones know how much I love tea and sometimes will gift me with specialty varieties or with several boxes of new varieties that they think I might like. At present, I have about 15 different types of tea in my cabinet,… Read More Day 86 – Thankful for lessons from tea and that God gives strength to try again
A few days ago one of my older daughters brought her daughter over for two nights of “sleepovers”. My granddaughter is 5 years old and still requires LOTS of attention, but she loves to laugh and is fun to be around! A couple of times this weekend, we both had each other almost doubled over… Read More Day 82 – Thankful that my children and grandchildren make me laugh
I love all of my children. The youngest is 16, and none of them are really “children” anymore. I’ve invested a lot of time in their lives, but all but the youngest two have moved on with their own lives; that’s the way it should be. I’ve spent a lot of time with my youngest… Read More Day 71 – Thankful to be able to spend time with my children and cook with my son
Chronic pain came to live with me a long time ago, uninvited, of course. (I’m not complaining, just explaining.) It started with headaches from heat exhaustion, moved on to migraines, and at age 17 I started having chronic back pain. From the beginning I tried to tough it out or to use other methods of… Read More Day 63 – Thankful for medicines and pain relief ointments
