I am approaching this coming week with a heart bursting with thankfulness! My foot is healing well and my physical therapy is coming along nicely. I was able to bear a bit of weight yesterday for the first time in 9 1/2 weeks! And my plan is to be walking with minimal assistance by Dec 31!
So my Random 5 this week is all about those who have loved on me, provided for me and prayed for me over these last weeks.
1. I'm thankful for a loving and committed husband who has more than fulfilled his marriage vows these past 9 weeks. I absolutely could not have made it this far without his excellent care and total support, literally at times. He has stayed up all night while I was in pain and crying buckets of tears, handing me kleenex and holding my hand, being a stalwart encourager and prayer warrior. I am delighted that the Lord 'pushed' him into me 33 years ago. You can read a short version of it at How Cupid Shot Me Blog Hop!
2. I'm thankful for two teen boys who have brought me numerous glasses of water and cups of coffee, cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner, fetched ice packs and heating pad, books and laptop, pillows and blankets and done so much more than I deserve!
3. I'm thankful for a daughter who has given up precious time with her husband and children to take me to physical therapy and doctor appts, and many days just to come and visit so I don't feel so isolated. She makes a mean cup of coffee and brings me chocolate!
4. I'm thankful for friends and family, both near, far and online, who have provided home cooked meals and sweet fellowship, sunshine-filled packages that brightened my days, emails and telephone calls that came at just the right moment. Hearing how much someone cares and is praying for me has been a great encouragement!
5. But what I'm most thankful for is the One who has not left my side for one. single. moment.
He is healer, provider, my Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, the giver of all good things in my life!
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
~Psalm 100:4
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Yes, His grace is sufficient for each one of us, the receiver and the giver! Love Him so much, and so good to hear this good report, Anne! Glory to His Name. New each day. Kathleen ~ continuing to pray for complete healing for you and strength for the day
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathleen for your online support! You are a blessing :) {{hugs}}
DeleteI love how your family supports you. And hooray for a healing foot!
ReplyDeleteThey are beyond great, Lisa! I wish this kind of family for all :) Yes, hooray!!!
DeleteI am pleased to read that you're feeling better and you had loved ones who were worried about you (I myself did not know such kind of family, but I am very grateful to my loved ones to have found not many years ago ...) . and thank you for the visit and comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and prayers
Thank you, Mascha, for your kindness! I enjoy seeing your world through your blog. Blessings!
DeleteI am such a firm believer we heal as we believe and as we are cared for, your faith and all of that sweet attention! How lucky you are and probably deserve all of the help you prospered from, glad your foot is healing well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynn! You have encouraged me regularly with such kind words.
DeleteOh you are truly blessed and that is wonderful. B
ReplyDeleteI am and it is all the Lord! Thanks so much for coming by today. I hope you a truly wonderful weekend :)
DeleteI'm so glad your foot is getting better and that you have been surrounded with love and support. That truly is a blessing! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, it is Tina, it is! I don't know what I would do without my family. I love them beyond measure!!!
Deleteglad to hear you are doing better. what a great reason to feel & be blessed. happy dance!! ( :
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post. It's so good to know that people care about you and have helped you through this time. Happy to hear you are healing nicely. Happy Thanksgiving.
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What a great support group you have!!!! Yay!!!!
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So glad to hear you are doing well!
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