Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Tag: Thankful Thursday

Burden Bearers

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Thankful Thursday….and I have to let everyone know that I (finally) received a call from my doctor and the scan was CLEAN! Such an answer to prayer and I truly want to thank everyone for your prayers, kind thoughts and inquiries…which actually leads me to my Thankful Thursday thought today…

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Winter Thanks

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Quick update and additon for Thankful Thursday – my scan went well today. There was only one glass of barium to drink – instead of the usual two – and it went down as smooth as milk….okay, like sour milk but, at least, I finished it!! No results until next…

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God is Good

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Thankful Thursday…today I am taking the sweetest eight-year old out for lunch and some fun for her birthday – just the two of us! She (and her brother and sister) just make my heart happy! As I was thinking about my day..it occurred to me how fortunate I am to…

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Aunt Joanie

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Thankful Thursday….this Thursday finds me on the road to visit my dad’s older sister, my Aunt Joan, who will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday. Don’t let the number 80 fool you – no ma’am – she has more energy, more fashion sense and certainly more memory than I…

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Hubbie!!

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Thankful Thursday…and with today being two days before Hubbie’s birthday, I thought it a great time to express my heart for my sweet husband. I saw this cute idea on April’s blog and thought it was a fun way to introduce you to my sweet, albeit ornery, hubbie who has…

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Winter

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Thankful Thursday…..with a few flurries on Tuesday and some flakes in the forecast today, fall has officially past and the season of cold is here – so today I am going to be thankful for…..um….for..winter!! (That was harder than I thought!!) Anyone who knows me, knows I am a big…

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Baby Sarah

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Thankful Thursday…..and today I am rejoicing with my wonderful friends at the birth of their daughter, Sarah, who was born Tuesday night. Delivery went smoothly and Mommy, Daddy and Sarah are all doing well. Sarah is beautiful. Truly, the miracle of birth and, then, soaking in a newborn…..those ten tiny…

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Citizenship

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Thankful Thursday …. and I am so thankful for this country and the privilege I have to be an American. I am thankful for the rich heritage of our country – for men and women who bravely came here in search of religious freedom and for the early fathers of…

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Rascal!

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Thankful Thursday ….and I cannot believe it has taken me this long to give thanks for (and introduce) Rascal!! You might ask, “What kind of pup is he?” We don’t really know – some type of poodle mix. “How old is he?” We don’t really know – maybe about five!?!…

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Junior Crusaders

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Thankful Thursday…and today I am so thankful for my class of Junior Crusaders that I could just giggle – because they always giggle….which makes me giggle! For the past 18 years (or so), I have had the blessing of teaching one of our children’s classes that meet during our mid-week…

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An End to Celebrate

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Thankful Thursday…and this week is an easy choice. Today I finish the last of my latest round of treatments for my lymphoma. Although my scans have been clear, I am doing four rounds of Rituxin treatment every six months for the next two years – as a maintenance treatment. Rituxin…

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