Is it Spring yet? Actually, it will be in 42 days...but who's counting? I am, of course. Somehow, this winter seems the most challenging one in decades. I have been out and about once in almost two weeks. Not good!
Losing power at 4 am yesterday morning did not help. For almost six hours, we dealt with a kerosene heater, candles and all the adjustments, including major asthma issues. Then power was restored. Life became better and headed in the right direction. Until last night...when I was outside and wound up with my second injury in less than a week's time. A painful one that I hope will require only a brace instead of a cast. We'll see. So it hasn't been my favorite week...month...winter.
And yet I am tremendously blessed. There's the neighbor who helped clear our driveway more than once. The sweet lady at the electric company who probably answered the phone a million times today yet laughed as we discussed the outage. The friends who offered for us to come stay in their home. Friends who offered to help in anyway needed.. Friends who prayed, checked in, made us laugh, gave suggestions and cared...consistently. Family who checked in or helped. A husband who went without sleep to get life back to normal. The statement is true. It is in the tough times that we discover our true friends.
I am thankful for those precious people in my life who truly care...even in...especially in...the most challenging times. Seasons come and seasons go...but true blessings touch our lives forever. Whether winter, spring, summer or fall, good times, tough times, challenges or celebrations, I thank God for each precious blessing He placed in my life...called the best of friends.♥~thl
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Colossions 3: 12
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