Truly, Truly Thankful

Most people probably look back on the past year on New Year's Eve.  This year, I am looking backward on this Thanksgiving Eve, so I may have the proper perspective tomorrow, when I intend to give thanks to Almighty God for the year's blessings.

Megan and Nathan divorced, and she and the children came to live with me.  It drove away my loneliness demons and presented chaos into my little home, but I've been happy to have some purpose in life again.  The consequent months have been tough for everyone, in every way...but I am happy that everyone involved seems to be focusing on the children's well-being.  I'm glad to have my baby and grandchildren near me.  I am thankful for that!

I had a ruptured brain aneurysm on July 21st while visiting my sister in Illinois.  Have thought a lot about that...  Had it happened at home, I would not have awakened anyone.  Would not have been able to get through the night well, since I share a bed with my granddaughter.  As it was, my sister saw me come up the stairs and heard me throwing up in the bathroom.  (Too much information!)  A brain bleed is a whole-body thing.  It causes unrelieved vomiting and a horrific pain in the neck--and heat.  Lots and lots of heat.  My sister found me in the bathroom and asked if I was okay--which, of course, I wasn't--and brought TWO ice packs: one for my head and one for my neck, and a receptacle "just in case".  The next day, we went to an "urgent care" facility...and the rest is history.  It was a horrible experience for everyone--in particular, my daughter, who didn't know what to do, once she found out about the diagnosis.  In any event, if I HAD to have a catastrophic event, I'm glad I was where I was.  I got "sprung" after only a week and Meg could feel in control again.  I am thankful for that!

I recovered without a single disability.  I am thankful for that!

Robin was accepted into Kindergarten, even though she was five days past the birthday limitation.  She was ready.  I am thankful for that!

I have enjoyed the support and love of my teacher/ham friends.  I can't begin to be thankful enough for them all!  What would I have done without them??  Thank you, dear Lord, for that!

May God bless you on this weekend of thanksgiving..  Share your troubles with someone, andtrust that the Good Lord will bless you.  Happy Thanksgiving!