A couple of beautiful days ago, I was scouting the lawn for dead branches fallen from the trees we have growing there. On the far side of the pine tree I found that poison ivy had taken root. It didn’t seem too bad yet, so I donned a pair of nitrile gloves and used shopping… Read More Day 255- Thankful for Benadryl
Today I have great news! After what seems like a long, drawn-out homeschool year, which included summer school, my youngest daughter has successfully graduated from high school. She finished all the work on a Friday, and a week ago she received her official diploma! Yay!!! Multiple forms of celebration are, and have already been, taking… Read More Day 253- Thankful my daughter graduated high school
When I was a teenager, I had a poster that hung on my bedroom wall that said something like: “Christians are like teabags. You find out what they’re like when you put them in hot water.” (Unknown author) I thought it meant that the sinfulness in us comes out when we are plunged into “hot… Read More Day 251- Thankful for wise, health-giving words
Perhaps some of you have noticed that I’ve not been very active in the blogging world during the last several weeks. It all started when my daughter and I drove to my sister’s house to help my sister take care of our mom. During our last week there, I fell and hit my rib. Hard.… Read More Day 250- Thankful my rib is healing
Falling into the “poor-me’s” of the difficulties of our lives and into dwelling on the negatives of what is happening in the world around us is a natural reaction for a majority of people. It may even be said that it’s our default. But we have the daily ability to choose to reset our minds… Read More Day 248 – Thankful to have so many blessings to count
My son is a young man of varied interests. At university he is studying premed and wants to be a doctor. At home, he likes to watch chef videos on YouTube and try out some of their delicacies in my kitchen. He actually does very well at both, and I enjoy both the food and… Read More Day 247- Thankful for the helpfulness of my son
You’re invited to a feast along with millions of others. you have a choice of going there or cooking at home. You ask, “What’s on the menu?” The answer: hot dogs and cotton candy (basically sugar filled with air). You know that if you eat the hot dogs and cotton candy you will be sick,… Read More Day 238- Thankful to feast on Hope
I’ve loved chocolate ever since I can remember. I remember that when I was a child, if I received a lot of candy, I would dump out the candy as soon as it was allowed and start eating the chocolate. I didn’t really care much about the other candy, mostly just the chocolate. At some… Read More Day 235- Thankful for chocolate
Late last night, just before I went to bed, I started having a flashing light and my left eye. I’m concerned that it might be a detached retina or a retinal tear, so this morning I’ve called the doctor and left a message to see what I should do. As I wait for the call… Read More Day 234- Thankful for sight, prayers, and healing
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
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