First, I suppose, I ought to let folks know that my neighbor
with the brain tumor and recent strokes is coming along better than I honestly
expected. He and his wife are already in their summer location. He is moving
along, hoping to get as much use as possible back in his left arm. I will keep
them in my prayers on this.
Next, I suppose, I ought to remind myself of how blessed I
am.
For many months, I managed somehow to deal with my water-rationing issues.
The old galvanized pipes under the old mobile home had broken in October. It
was a long haul. But I was blessed with being able to finally getting them
replaced a few weeks ago. What a blessing that is. How wonderful to turn on the
water whenever there is a need, and to see it flowing clean and clear. How
wonderful to take a shower, wash some clothes, prep food, wash dishes...without
first planning every move.
Along the way, food keeps coming into this home. Not,
perhaps, what some would consider great. But it is suited perfectly to the way
I eat these days. I do admit I often get tired of the same old, same old. But I
do shake off that feeling as soon as I can, and then figure a different way to
prepare or season it. I have not gone hungry.
Finances are still a problem but not as bad as they were two
years ago. Little by little, bit by bit...it takes a while to climb out of a
financial hole. Folks who have not gone through it do not quite get it. But I
am truly grateful that it is not worse than it is.
And considering the heavy winds we have been having of late,
all the pieces to my home are still holding together. How can I not be grateful
for that?
Friends - oh, how grateful I am for friends. Friends of all
kinds, living all over - near - far.
My hands. Thank you for my hands...they can
cook. They can crochet for the needy. They can brush the kitty who needs me so
much. They can type these words of gratitude.
Father in heaven, I wasn’t sure why I was posting tonight.
Now I know. Thank you - for everything!
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