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FYI: This is not a food post, nor is it an excuse.
I have been quietly absorbing what is going on with all of my FS community for the past few months. I have been drawing strength from all of you. For that I will be eternally greatful. I have frequently said that you never know how many times you are lifting others up.
I am just trying to wrap my head around the crazy upheaval that has been my life for the last several months. I have always been a Christian and also believed the saying "what does not kill you makes you stronger". God has way more confidence in my strength than may be warranted.
In December my youngest Granddaughter (14) had to have emergency surgery to remove an ovary and the baseball size mass that had developed on it. She recovered amazingly but very scary.
January brought a funeral dinner at our church for 60 people. I cook the main dish, potatoes and the bread/rolls, and coordinate the salads and desserts.
The oldest Granddaughter had an ugly breakup and had to move for her safety. She's 6.5 hours away and the temperature was 15-25° below zero.
Got home from that adventure to find that we needed a major furnace repair. No problem it's under warranty. Only the installers who are retired, neglected to send in the warranty registration. $$$!
Hubby's ex-wife, Dena has been quite ill for over a year. She entered hospice care. She and I have been good friends for 50 years and were even in business together for several of them.
To finish off the month, a baseball size mass was found on a lymph node near the liver, during a scan of Hubby's lungs. He smoked for 57 years. Stopped 6 years ago. The VA wanted the scan during a routine physical. Lungs look as though he never smoked. This was the beginning of the 3 months of biopsies, scopes and quarts of blood testing.
Dena passed away the 4th of February. It was really tough for all of us, especially the kids.
On a good note we found out we are going to be Great Grandparents. The baby is due on Hubby's birthday in October.
Then March brought funerals for 2 friends on the same day. Then after a needle biopsy of the mass, a cancer diagnosis for Hubby. He begins Chemo/Immunotherapy on the 2nd of May.
Son turns 55 on the 5th and Son-in-law turns 50 on the 6th.
I know this has been long and confusing. Believe me I've lived it and it took posting this, to grasp how crazy life has been. I am so thankful for the support that I draw from this community. You have no idea how many times you have helped me get through the trying times.
I'm trying to eat healthy and not lose sight of my need to maintain my health, in order to sustain others. Thoughts and Prayers are welcome. I know that this is the support that I need. Thanks to all of you that have been there for so long.
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Fett: 52,16g | Prot: 58,42g | Kolh.: 163,05g.
Frukost: Peach Drained Solids (Cooked or Canned), Kroger Low Fat Cottage Cheese. Middag: Fanta Orange Soda (12 oz), Enchilada with Beef, Beans and Cheese. Snacks/Annat: Outshine No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bar, Dove Dark Chocolate Miniatures, Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds. mer...
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Morticia, praying for you and your family too. I sincerely hope that you are well as you support him.
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Joe, we've walked together for quite some time. I've always known that we are realists. There are so many things to be thankful for, I just needed to get the negative stuff out. Now I am ready to refocus on the now.
Thanks for the help to see more clearly.
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Brenda you hit the nail on the head. So out of our comfort zone and so many unknowns. I've always told others that we are stronger than we know. Now we are proving it. Thanks for being there for us.
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Sandy and Joe prayers for the best medicine. Thank you!
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Wife and Diana, Footprints in the Sand has been a favorite of mine for years. I can truly see the Footprints getting deeper right now. There's strength in many prayers. Thank you!
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Hippie, Buenita and Mikayla, there's strength in knowing that others are lifting you up. Thanks for being strong in the Lord!
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Charlie, Moko and Sara, your prayers bring me strength when I can't find my own. Thank you!
02 maj 24 av medlem: SLYONE 22
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Oh goodness. Prayers with everything and for everyone in your life. I always say God only puts on our shoulders what we can carry but you are being tested for sure. Hang in there.
02 maj 24 av medlem: Redporchlady
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There is a chorus that cheered me on in a very difficult season "Weeping may endure for the night, joy comes in the morning. Hallelujah for the joy, hallelujah for the joy, hallelujah for the joy. Joy comes in the morning." Jesus has sent you encouragement too:- John 16:33 "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
02 maj 24 av medlem: Daughter of the_King
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Wow! That is alot to endure. Thank you for sharing your story. Praying for you things start looking up & that your hubby gets stronger everyday & conquers the beast. One day at a time!
07 maj 24 av medlem: Smurfette0822
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I am so sorry you are going thru all of this. It must feel so disconcerting. Life is so hard, but the Lord is with us and has given us His very Spirt and His promises to help us cope with the hardships of this life, and we know His great love for us. We have our Great Provider and Shepherd, His very spirit resides within us to comfort and guide us and give us encouragement. In times like these, singing hymns seems to calm me and cheer me up. One hymn that always seems to bubble up to the surface of my mind is "Great is Thy Faithfulness" and also "Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God" comes to my mind. As a fellow sister in Christ, we know Paul did not have an easy life and wrote this from prison as a letter of encouragement to the church in Phillipi because of his great love for them. Paul penned this letter and I wanted to share a passage of it with you, because we are to encourage one another. We all need encouragement, especially when life is throwing us curve balls.
Phillipians 4:1, 4-9 "Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved...
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
May "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirt." Phillipians 4:23
07 maj 24 av medlem: concarnelavida
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