Sometimes God uses events to shape and change us. I won't blame God for this, but I am profoundly changed by what occurred this morning. Our next door neighbor's Adult Foster Care Facility was completely devastated by fire this morning. Thank God all 8 people + 2 dogs got out alive. Thank God no one was seriously hurt. A firefighter's shoulder was hurt when a ceiling collapsed on him. The challenged elderly residents had been practicing fire drills recently, and each were brought out safely. Thank God.
I complain about my circumstances, at times, as you all know. But today, I think I will not complain at all. I thank God no one was hurt and lives were spared. I thank God my home and husband and son did not perish. I thank God I did not move my Mom into that situation. I think I'll think about this every time I look out my windows, walk or drive by. And when I want to complain about something, I think I'll just count my blessings, instead. I pray you'll count your blessings, today, as well. And while you're at it, please pray for those in need, including your own, thanking God for all the good he gives you each day.
Linda
So many of you ladies (and a couple gentlemen ~ lol) contribute to keeping joy in the journey, and comfort, too. Thank you.
There were tons of smiles and lots of pictures taken. For the residents, what a blessing to renew the spirit, and sit by the lake, watching the boats and skiers, ducks and children splashing away. The escaped the confines of their facility for a refreshing afternoon, to enjoy a wonderful summer day. They picnicked on grilled hot dogs, baked beans, and pasta salad, with homemade strawberry shortcake for desert. I didn't hear one complaint. For family, these will be precious memories, and thankful hearts for the blessings God has given our loved ones.
Sounds like a wonderful day.. My Blessing is that it isn't raining and we are going on vacation tomorrow. See ya all next Saturday!
Linda
Neon, thanks for your response. Haven't heard from you in a while, so that's a blessing, too. The Lord bless you, too!
Starting with each of you here, silent or loud, soft or hard, crying or laughing, angry or lonely, desparate or just plain confused and scared, lost or trapped in a realm of chaos and making each day a better one for the ones that can't.
Each post resonates a feeling, a stirring of emotions, that need to be set free like the wings on a dove soaring with the wind, that's what I am finding in my visits each time I come to AgingCare.
My blessings begin with you.
Linda
My son and Husband are well, We have been canning from our garden. We have Jobs. My son is recuperating from his breakup in the best way. He took me out to dinner Sat night, had a grand time while husband was on the road. My thats more than one isn't it. and most of all I have all of you and you have me. Love to all neon
Linda
You are l such a inspiration might havve to add that to by the time I get done i will be bigger than war and peace.
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