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The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?
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Ben's Birthday in My this and that
Ben’s birthday is coming up! I’m quite excited. I LOVE celebrating my husband. I’m not going as crazy with the plans as I have in past years, because I’ve got him a pretty pricey gift. I thin...
My excellent Husband in My this and that
I got home yesterday and what did I come home to? Well, as soon as I stepped foot in the door my husbands cheerful voice meets my ears “Your home! Just one minute I’ll be right there!” and he g...
Leaving you alone in My this and that
It’s hard to leave Ben home alone everyday while I come to work. He’s doing what I wish I could do. Just stay home. I wish there was a way for me to make money sewing at home. That’d be prett...
Ben's toes and helping others in My this and that
Today I am so thankful for the hospital we visited this weekend. So last week we had learned that Ben would be able to see the surgeon here in the city this Thursday, two full weeks after breaki...
Many Broken Toes in My this and that
So, today I am thankful for God’s hands in directing even accidents. My husband was at work on Thursday as most of us were. He is a level to mechanic apprentice, and he was doing what he normal...
Are animals a non-issue? in My this and that
You know what really grinds my gears? When people believe the life of an animal is above the life of a human. My facebook feed is FLOODED with people advocating for animals. “This animal was be...
2 Days off for All Women! in My this and that
I just think it’d be so wise to give women two days off a month to deal with their periods in peace. There are usually two days a month when I’m just in such a bad mood, so upset I just want to ...
My brothers and sisters in Iraq and Syria in My this and that
I can't really stop thinking about what is going on in Iraq and Syria and how IS is persecuting and murdering Christians and other religious minorities. It makes me sad, and I've been praying a ...
Update for you. in My this and that
Today I am thankful for long weekends and short weeks. Even though this week is only four days long, I've been finding getting out of bed at my regular time extremely difficult. I'm definitely ...
Venting (I apologize) in My this and that
I will start with something I am thankful for, because it's good for my heart. It helps me put things in perspective and reminds me of the joy I do have. So today I am thankful for many things: ...
Standard in My this and that
Today I am thankful that I am feeling better. Yesterday I felt like perhaps I was going to come down with something, but I rested, drank lots of water, and took extra vitamins. Today I don't fe...
It's the week in My this and that
Today I am thankful for the joy of the Lord, because I know I wouldn't make it through weeks like this with friends if I didn't. I would have scared them all away. It's the week before my perio...
Shocking in My this and that
Today I am thankful for my husband, moreso than normal even. I know this girl. I even would call her a friend. She is the daughter of my boss, but also works at an organization I volunteer wi...
Our new baby in My this and that
Today I am thankful for the Lord's guidance. We finally made the decision on what car we were going to buy, and we bought it, and we drove it home yesterday and she is BEAUTIFUL. She is a Scion...
Not a big deal, but it is to me in My this and that
Today I am thankful for wisdom. I've been praying for wisdom lately as we car shop, and I'm thankful for the wisdom God has granted. This whole not having a car thing, and shopping for the righ...
Confidence in My this and that
Today I am thankful for the confidence I feel. Things have been slow around here in my life lately, but I'm REALLY enjoying it. It gives me a chance to breathe and relax and do things I want ...
The Reunion in My this and that
Today I am thankful for so many days off and a great weekend with my darling husband. We had a fantastic trip, and enjoyed Canada Day together as well. What a blessing! So, the reason I went t...
I love my life so I don't need to be beautiful in My this and that
Today I am thankful that the sun is out and it's warm. Hot would actually be a better word, and it's SO muggy out, I think it will rain soon. Ben and I are heading to my ten year high school ...
Lung transplant in My this and that
Today I am thankful that it's not snowing. I feel like we haven't had a really warm and sunny day in a little while. It's been kind of rainy, or windy, or just not quite hot here. I don't real...
Life goes on in My this and that
Today I am thankful for the time I get to myself. I have a couple of busier weeks coming up, and it makes me value me-time all the more. Life has been amazing! Things with Ben are fantastic. ...
Dreams in My this and that
Today I am thankful for such entertainment every night. Last night I dreamt I was kidnapped. Of course I thought I should try to escape, but in my attempts I got shot in the head. The bullet...
Eating Well in My this and that
Today I am thankful for a productive evening yesterday. I even had a bit of time to be lazy, but I also got the whole house clean and that's a nice feeling. I just want a burger and fries. It'...
Count your blessings in My this and that
Today I am thankful for watermelon. I just ate at least four cups of cubed watermelon and it was so delicious. Since I try not to eat refined sugar (or dairy) watermelon is my "summer treat" of...
Homemade Gnocchi in My this and that
Today I am thankful for no plans after work. I am also thankful for a patient husband. So, I've finished my sewing project, and it looks fine. I'm so tempted to start another one, but I have ...
A Boss with Health Issues in My this and that
Well, things have been interesting here at work this week. On Saturday my boss went to emergency at the hospital because his arm had felt tingly and numb off and on throughout the week. They sa...
