Thanksgiving 2018

It could’ve been worse!

2018 brought perils of its own in the New Year. Robert’s health declined, and he had to quit his job on Feb. 06th. March 20th he had a widow maker heart attack at the hospital emergency room and was taken into surgery where stents were used; the hospital wanted $18 thousand down to do the heart surgery- the emergency heart attack made them forgo the requirement and admit him into the hospital. We had to make some hard and fast decisions about our finances liquidating assets to survive on while keeping our home. We don’t have any medical insurance, so we pay as we go on smaller charges under $300.00. Our central heat and air condition went up in the dust. We made temporary changes with portable a/c units, then we finally bit the big one and had the unit replaced. God and the lawyer got him SSDI in September. We began attending church regularly in March and are active participants in two ministeries. Our brother Raymond passed away in November. God has seen us through this time of transition and change and given us the wisdom to make drastic changes for survival. I share this with you because I want you to know that God is faithful and loving and he wants us to prosper in money, health, and spirit as we develop a relationship with him.

I am thankful that my husband is alive- for I am not alone

I am thankful that we have a mortgage- for at least we have a place to call home

I am thankful that we have reliable transportation

I am thankful that my five grandchildren and two daughters and son-in-law love me

I am thankful for my church where I can freely and securely worship God

I am thankful for having a mental illness- I can be very emotionally astute and appreciate and relish the good days as they come

I am thankful that I am healthy and have plenty of food to eat and clean water to drink

I am thankful for the internet- communication has never been faster while reaching the multitudes at once

I am thankful for the curve balls- at least I am still in the game

I am thankful for exercise classes- I can still move my body

I am thankful for your feedback- I touched your life briefly