This morning I settled in for coffee at the new Wrangler Family Restaurant, by myself, while my husband went off to do some quick work for someone else. We figured 30 to 45 minutes would do it. Well, almost 2 hours and many cups of coffee later, he finally arrived to pick me up! I figured we would at least eat some lunch together there, but that was not to be. So we took off to get a few things at the store, meet Lisa at the church for an errand, and then finally back home so that I could get lunch in a timely manner. I was just an hour or so late, but I think things will be okay. But, while I spent all that time drinking coffee I was listing my blessings, since that seemed like a good way to make the time productive. Following is my list. See what you think:
1. We are not homeless, like so many on the news, lately. Nor do we have a mortgage we cannot pay and wind up in foreclosure
2. So far, Social Security still pays and so we have all our needs met, though very few wants
3. We are in fairly good health
4. We have the occasional coffee money to keep my spirits up - and have had a few sunny days this past week.
5. The "new normal" that they speak of for the rest of the country in these troubling times, is our "old normal" and we are used to it and not as affected by it as others may be
6. The Inspiration Channel has begun airing Gaither Gospel Hour daily and so far I have seen all the programs, but eventually there will be some I have not seen
7. The new Wrangler is totally smoke-free, praise the Lord!
8. Sandra and C.J. are getting married
9. Jennifer had a good day at least once this past week
10. One less Blood Pressure medicine seems to have helped me stay warmer lately
11. I have not lost any more weight this past month
12. God does not grant all my prayer requests (some have later proven to not be in my best interests)
13. We have lived long enough that the early hard times now look like the good old days to us
14. In 2 months we will have been married 44 years, God willing, and are praying that we live at least long enough for our 50th
15. Though we do have lots of prayer requests we can sense that God is listening and that is all we ask
So that is my short list for today. By tonight I will have thought of just as many more. I am also willing to revise my list or add to it if my followers want to suggest some I may have forgotten.
Have a good day!
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OK, I have to say, mom, that 6 more years to reach 50 would only put dad at 75 and you at 73 years of age. Now, that may be doing well on his side of the family, but those men didn't take good care of themselves like dad does. And you have a heritage of long life, though not necessarily proven by your siblings. I think we're looking at more like a 60th anniversary, at the very least. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd wouldn't that be great! My sister, Doris, made 47 before Charley died and that is the longest for my family. Mom and dad only made 43 before he died. Marion and Cliff would have made it longer, too, if he had not died unexpectedly. It sounds good to me. Mom lived to almost 87 and her mom to 88 but all my sisters "left" at 70 or 72 and 76 for Doris. Not the best topic for Father's Day, I guess, but I am just so happy for each one that I get with your dad, since 3 years ago it didn't look so good!
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hey grandma! I just wanted you to know that I am now checking your new blog everyday! I sure hope that you do make it to your 60th anniversary! That would give the rest of us a goal goal to strive for when all of us grandchildren get married.
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Love, Claire
Hey, Claire! Thanks for caring about me and checking my blog! Our goal is to always be an example for you g'kids and g'g'kids! It is certainly possible for all you kids to make it even longer than us, if the Lord is in charge of your life. He gives wisdom for every decision! The best decision I ever made was to give Him my life at the age of 13. The 2nd best decision I ever made was to marry your grandpa! I'm not sure about all the rest of my decisions but they were done in faith, anyway! Keep trusting Him. We love you very much...
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