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Counting My Blessings!

gloriajean — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:36:45 GMT

Time sure flies! 53 years ago today we were married! I was just here sitting, baby sitting my little granddaughters, 1 year old now, thinking of all our blessings! We only started or family 8 years after we married, thought we couldn't have any, started adoption papers, and then got pregnant! 18 months later came another girl, and the doctor gave me a slim chance of having another one.. Now oldest daughter married and job moved them to our town, and she's a professor at the State U here, He, an electrical engineeer, and can work from home. Guess who is their baby sitter? YES!

A year ago they presented us with identical twin girls for our first grandchildren! They are such a joy to take care of. I know that everryone has crosses to carry, health and otherwise, but on this thread, let's count our blessings. Do you have any blessings you'd like to share with us? God bless you!

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:41:25 GMT

I feel we are all blessed through the tireless efforts of the rescuers in Texas. They have 'earned their wings' many times over. God bless them and those whose lives have been devastated by Harvey.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:43:11 GMT

@gloriajean You, my dear and first friend here, have always been a blessing to me.

I'm blessed to have DS and family very close by.

I'm blessed to have made some nice friends here.

I struggle with some issues in RL, but that's life.

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:54:45 GMT

@gloriajean ~ Happy 53rd Anniversary! WIshing you many more blessed years together🌹

i count my blessings everyday, and my true blessing is my son. He is the most wonderful person I know...kind, compassionate, giving and loving and successful in his life. I am truly blessed.✝️

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SilleeMee — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:54:10 GMT

I feel lucky to be alive. Just recently my house was struck by lightning and upon inspection by an electrician there were some very serious defects in my electrical wiring which, in every logical sense, should have electrocuted me, anyone else here and should have caused my house to go up in flames when the lightning struck. For some unknown reason I am still here and I am counting my blessings. I haven't stopped thinking about what should have happened but didn't. smh.

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meallen616 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:55:10 GMT

@gloriajean,

So nice to read your post. Post some pics of the twins if you can. I always read all your posts before,

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IamMrsG — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:08:58 GMT

Happy anniversary, @gloriajean. I hope you and your DH have a wonderful day.

Not unlike many of us here, my DH and I have enjoyed many blessings. Here is one I will share for this thread:

Yesterday was the anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. I had a .005% (half of one percent) chance of a one year survival. Yesterday marked the 26th year.

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Nancy Drew — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:21:25 GMT

I have had so many. Monday is my 35 wedding anniversary. We were 21 and 22. I am almost embarrassed to say that but we were facing a deployment that sped up the process. My husband had is annual cancer check up and has beeen cancer free for 15 years. Kids are healthy and good men, grandkids are healthy. I am smart enough to know what is important in life.

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:29:59 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
Happy anniversary, @gloriajean. I hope you and your DH have a wonderful day.

Not unlike many of us here, my DH and I have enjoyed many blessings. Here is one I will share for this thread:

Yesterday was the anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. I had a .005% (half of one percent) chance of a one year survival. Yesterday marked the 26th year.

@IamMrsG ~ that is wonderful news! Continued blessings to you and family!

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:34:56 GMT

@SilleeMee ~ a few years back, the same thing happened to a neighbor. All I can say is "there but for the grace of God go I."

Be well and stay safe❤️

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Ruby Laine — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:04:15 GMT

Happy anniversary, @gloriajean! I know you and Linus are having dinner tonight with your family, and I hope the twins are entertaining everyone.

I have so many things I'm thankful for. I try very hard not to take any of them for granted. I know you have a grateful spirit, and you're an inspiration. Enjoy yourself tonight as you look around the table feeling blessed! -Ruby

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SilleeMee — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:35:24 GMT

Thank you @AKgirl2

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mrssims — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 03:40:22 GMT

If I am right, you posted every day and focused on lengthy inspirational thoughts, stories,

and shared your joy with us when the twins were just conceived, born and grew and then you had to stop for many reasons. Congrats on 53 wonderful years and a family full of love. We will be married 49 years and an illness left me on oxygen just before retirement. My blessings are that I still am active and we travel, watch our grandchildren and take advantage of all Chicago has to offer. Congratulations 🎉. I miss reading your story.

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gloriajean — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:24:53 GMT

That is a great blessing, IamMrsG! Thanks so much for sharing! Thanks be to God!

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gloriajean — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:28:30 GMT

mrssims, thanks for remembering me! Yes, I did that for nine years until the Q changed the rules that nothing religious can be on anymore so the Daily Positive Thread had to go. You have a great memory!!

Here's another Twin picture:

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gloriajean — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:31:12 GMT

Thank you all for your posts and wishing us a Happy Anniversary! It was Happy indeed!! God bless you all!! Hope you enjoyed the pictures.

I am with these little girls many days a week!! They are so special and they love us!!

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:32:05 GMT

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Jamma — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:43:32 GMT

Happy Anniversary Gloria, may you have many more wonderful years together.

The twins are precious.

I have much to be thankful for. After my surgary I was not able to walk 3 ft. without

gasping for breath and could not do much I was so weak.

Now I have come a long way---not 100% yet but getting there slowly. Therefore I am grateful for my prayers being answered to God, the Blessed Mother, and St. Jude who is my patron saint.

Jamma

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gloriajean — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:55:34 GMT

@Jamma wrote:
Happy Anniversary Gloria, may you have many more wonderful years together.

The twins are precious.

I have much to be thankful for. After my surgary I was not able to walk 3 ft. without
gasping for breath and could not do much I was so weak.

Now I have come a long way---not 100% yet but getting there slowly. Therefore I am grateful for my prayers being answered to God, the Blessed Mother, and St. Jude who is my patron saint.

Jamma

So nice to hear from you, Jamma! Thanks! I'm glad you are doing so much better now! Praise God!! Mary always comes through, doesn't she? I pray the Memorare often. God bless you!!