Count Your Many Blessings, See What God Has Done.
Don't ya'll remember that hymn? I'm sitting here at my desk at work, staying late so I can type this up and post it before I leave for the weekend, and that is what popped into my head.
My family, we've had some serious trials lately. It's been less than fun. Heck, it's been down right crazy stressful. My sister-in-law had surgery, then my brother-in-law about a week later, then my dad a week later. My close friend 6-hours away from me, her husband had a wreck and was in critical condition. Now I'm having a biopsy to screen for uterine cancer. And my b-i-l's last surviving close relative passed away yesterday. Can I say I'm stressed out?!? Because I really am. We all are.
So yes, I'm asking for your prayers.
But I'm also sharing with you some blessings we have seen:
So many wonderful people - including folks I'll never meet and don't know -
have been praying for us tirelessly. That's so humbling. And powerful.
have been praying for us tirelessly. That's so humbling. And powerful.
Our preacher has been on the ball, really giving us support and we are so thankful.
My workplace has been wonderful about me being out for all this
and my co-workers have texted to check on us continuously.
and my co-workers have texted to check on us continuously.
The first surgery went well - and we are still seeing positive results! (hooray!)
I pray I meet my two nephews in December!
The second surgery went well - this was my b-i-l's 2nd back surgery in 5.5 months.
The hospital was HORRIBLE last time - but was just GREAT this time.
Talk about being thankful!
The hospital was HORRIBLE last time - but was just GREAT this time.
Talk about being thankful!
The third surgery went really well. I was afraid mom would be there alone,
but my brother and our preacher were both there with her. Again - so thankful!
but my brother and our preacher were both there with her. Again - so thankful!
My time with Macy has just been a delight. Yes, she's definitely impacted by
all these events, but she's just been precious. Three nights she spent at my house
and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it.
My friend's husband is becoming more alert, nodding his head and rolling
his eyes at questions he thinks are ridiculous (Like her asking him if he knew her! haha)
A good friend is expecting and I'm so excited! I've decided it's a girl... :)
There are dozens more, I'm just too tired to remember them all. I'm trying to write more in my journals to remember those blessings because sometimes, you need to look back at all that is good in life. And there is so much.
Please keep us in your prayers. And please celebrate the good things in life! :)
I'm so grateful you've posted this update. So much happening and so much to be thankful for. God knows and has it all in His hands. I hope you get some rest, dear friend.
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