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A Blessing Thread

gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:33:36 GMT

All through our trials we do notice many blessings, don't we? When my daughter lived in Texas for 6 years and we didn't see her more than 2 times a year, she got a job in our town a couple years ago, and she and her husband presented us with identical twin grand-daughters, which we go there to help take care of them ever since they were 2 weeks old. What a blessing she got this job and what a blessing the twins were born here and we get to help babysit them about 3 or 4 days a week watching them grow!

My daughter is diagnosed for having EDS and faces the possibllity of having to go on disability. She has severe back pains and is now going to a specialist. The blessings are many, she lives only 18 min. away, and we are here to help her. Her husband goes on business trips, but another blessing is that he can work from home so has his office in the basement. My younger daughter, the Massage Therapist, is going back to school to be a Registered Nurse. Although the school is very hard for her, she will make it - another blessing and she's not far from where we live. What are your blessings? I hope you won't mind sharing. And let's always think positive!

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software — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:37:21 GMT

Isn't it amazing how life works out for the best?

I've always said I've lived on borrowed time for the past 60 years, somehow for a reason, so I do count my blessings often.

Prayers up for your sweet family.

@gloriajean

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gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:45:27 GMT

Thank you, software, very much for your prayers - much appreciated! Happy for your blessings too! A friend of mine has been 4th stage cancer for years and was told last visit for chemo that she should be dead already, but is living on borrowed time too. She is crafty and is so busy making things to sell etc. says she has to keep busy!!

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dex — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:49:40 GMT

I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy 31 years ago.My life was changed in an instant to complete joy,love and gratitude.My son was adopted so he was unexpected but my most precious gift.....anytime he says mom my heart melts and I feel such a burst of love.I always feel honored to be his mom and I have enjoyed every minute of time we spend together.

@softwareyou just keep borrowing time forever because you are a blessing.

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cherry — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:52:33 GMT

I have recently been blessed by prayers from this community ,as well as Gloriajean ,and her nuns. My husband went through a series of mishaps, and I am sure the prayers, and good wishes ,of everyone here, and others, brought him safely through, a very dark time

Thanks to everyone ,for their kindness ,and their concern. It still touches me very deeply

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gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:01:38 GMT

whatnow - Your son is a great blessing to you! Thanks for sharing. Our children will always be our blessings..

Prayers do work, and thanks be to God Cherry's husband came through his ordeal! The nuns that Cherry is referring to is that I have a prayer line in which I have lots praying for our intentions plus 3 Monasteries of Poor Clare Nuns praying for them too. One Monastery is in Boston, another in Memphis, Tenn. and aother in Wales across the pond they say. Also a Franciscan Monastery. That's what she means. I just wanted to explain that.

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SandPiper — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:44:09 GMT

@gloriajean Thank you for explaining @cherry nuns comment. When I hear nuns my ears perk up. My education was from the Sisters of St Joseph and I know first hand what “prayer warriors” they are. I too believe in the power of prayer. I have received many blessings because of prayers answered.

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gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:10:45 GMT

SandPiper - we had Beneditine nuns 12 years where I live. My sister joined the Franciscans. Now that you know about this prayer line, everyone, if there is anyone you want prayers for, let me know, and this includes the moderators too. I usually just go by the first name and the reason for prayers. Wishing you all happiness and peace.

Re: A Blessing Thread

RespectLife — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:51:47 GMT

Thank you @gloriajean for starting such a beautiful thread.

I can't help singing Count Your Blessings right now. An old hymn many of you probably know.

'When upon lifes billows you are tempest tossed. When you are discouraged thinking all is lost. Count your many blessings, Name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done!'

2017 was a very difficult year for us as well, filled with trials and storms. 2018 has not begun too well either. Through it all, faith and hope abide!

Thank you for reminding us to keep our eyes above!

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happycat — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:53:52 GMT

Lately, I've realized how blessed I am that I can take my parents to their doctor appointments in another town. Its a little over an hour drive, my dad always sleeps some on the way and on the way back. Momma mainly on the way back. They say they could drive themselves, and they probably could, but I like to drive them. There have been many trips in the last few months.

I'm thankful for the doctors and how my dads heart and lung doctors really seem to care so much about my daddy's well being.

I'm thankful for my two precious children and that God sent two other kids to me, who love me and call me 'Mom", they all make my heart happy and make me feel special.

I was picking up limbs earlier today in the backyard, and I heard this bird just singing up a storm. Different sounds, just sounded so beautiful, I couldn't see him anywhere. I recorded his pretty song with my phone. Then I played it back to him. OH, boy, here he came! He flew down to a lower branch and started singing up a storm. He was a cardinal. I had no idea how they sounded. So, I'm thankful I got to hear that little cardinal.

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happycat — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:56:46 GMT

@gloriajeanwrote:
whatnow - Your son is a great blessing to you! Thanks for sharing. Our children will always be our blessings..

Prayers do work, and thanks be to God Cherry's husband came through his ordeal! The nuns that Cherry is referring to is that I have a prayer line in which I have lots praying for our intentions plus 3 Monasteries of Poor Clare Nuns praying for them too. One Monastery is in Boston, another in Memphis, Tenn. and aother in Wales across the pond they say. Also a Franciscan Monastery. That's what she means. I just wanted to explain that.

Thats so awesome, @gloriajean. Thanks for expaining.

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Elri — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:58:36 GMT

@gloriajean

I'm new to posting; however, I have read the forums on and off for years. I always knew I could go to your post and it would make me feel bettter.

There was a time you weren't on the boards - which was very distressing.

I recently started posting (even though I signed on years ago) and was so relieved to see your name amongst the other posters! I am inspired by your gratitude and faith (in trials).

Your family sounds lovely. I hope your daughter finds all the help she needs to make her life as easy and comfortable as possible.

Sincerely....

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feline groovy — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:11:35 GMT

@gloriajean:

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gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:16:45 GMT

Respectlife - wonderful nic! Count your Blessings was a song that Perry Como sang on his show, I loved that one too! I really liked Perry Como.

Thanks for your post!

Happycat - Thanks for sharing your blessings too! In all our trials we can still find blessings if we look for them. Sometimes they are right in front of us!

Elri - Another blessing I have is reading posts like yours! Thanks so much for your kind words! You should post more often Thanks, we hope, too, that our daughter, the mother of 20 month old twin daughters, will find some relief from pain.

Through the years here I have been blessed with meeting a lot of nice posters who have become friends which I email with. When we were allowed to post our email addresses, that was a great blessing!

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gloriajean — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:18:22 GMT

Thank you, feline groovy, and so are you!

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feline groovy — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:38:50 GMT

Thank you so much, @gloriajean.

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Shanus — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 04:21:48 GMT

@dexwrote:
I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy 31 years ago.My life was changed in an instant to complete joy,love and gratitude.My son was adopted so he was unexpected but my most precious gift.....anytime he says mom my heart melts and I feel such a burst of love.I always feel honored to be his mom and I have enjoyed every minute of time we spend together.
@softwareyou just keep borrowing time forever because you are a blessing.

@dex I know that feeling well...truly a blessing. Our son, now 46 was adopted at 4 days old. Our gift from God...followed by my getting pregnant within 3 months with our daughter. Double blessings.

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WaJa61 — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:09:04 GMT

Hello, Gloria ~ so nice to see you here. I'm sure sorry that your daughter has been officially diagnosed with EDS. Thankful there is help for her, though, and yes... If the good Lord brings us to it; He will likewise bring us through it, when we trust in Him. Have seen it time and again with family, friends and those I volunteer to assist through my church. Never ceases to amaze me each time, though!

One of my daughter-in-laws, who suffers with lupus, is not only a constant blessing to my life, but to many. She was told she can’t safely carry another child, after giving us our beloved granddaughter. Now, with little Gracie in school, she volunteers much of her time with helping those who choose to give their babies up for adoption. A very hard process for many, and I'm not sure I could do this day after day, were I in her shoes. Briefly, she naturally wanted to bring every precious baby home, but then she said, “No... it's not about me or my longing. It's about letting God provide the answers for these children, their moms and the adopting parents. I'm just here for them, while He does so. That is blessing enough ~ having this extraordinary purpose in serving.”

I'll keep praying for your family as always. Thank you for praying for ours and your friendship over the years. ~Joy ❤️

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gloriajean — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:00:21 GMT

Joy! How nice to see you!! We do hope with all our hearts there is hope for her to not have pain, God's will be done. That's great about little Gracie. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much for caring and praying for us all!! God bless you!!

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LurkyLoo — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:51:02 GMT

@gloriajean- have wondered where you were and how you are. You used to visit with us some way back on the old 70s Thread here, as well as your Daily Positives and Kindred Spirits. Relieved to see you posting again- I am sure those twin girls keep you busy, but what a double blessing! 💗💗

I'll be privileged to pray for your daughter. I know nothing about this condition or the general prognosis, but our Lord knows all about it. I pray for answers that will help with the pain. 🙏

Chronic pain has long been my daily companion, too. Rheumatoid Arthritis, complicated by Congestive Heart Failure. But at my age (nearly 78) these things can be much more easily accepted. Hate to think of any young mother suffering and having to give up her teaching career, too. I know she knows how blessed she is to have you, your husband and her sister there close by. Not to mention a loving husband and father of her girls. The sister getting trained in nursing is sure to be a big help and comfort to her in the coming years.

My blessing is that despite my circumstances, God continues to provide me with all I need and most anything I could reasonably want. He has taught me to be thankful- truly grateful and humble through many trials, including the loss of my only (adult) child. That was the hardest! But she knew and loved Him, and I know He knows and loves her far beyond my mortal capacity. Brings me peace to believe with all my heart that she is safe in His presence, and I'll see her again, at the appointed time. In the meanwhile, I have the many wonderful memories of my beloved daughter to cherish. She was a teacher, too! Elementary school, with training in Special Ed. 😊

Blessings to you and yours,

Ruth Ann 🌺