Thursday, August 17, 2017

Dollar store saves my dad, another Bible Study to lead & family always for the win!!!! {Thankful Thursday #138}

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This week I am Thankful For:
{The numbers go with my One Thousand Gifts Journal / just ignore}

542/ Family
When the going gets tough, family comes through, dont they? It was great having family come up & sit with dad & check in on him while he was in the hospital. Such a relief at times to know someone was up there when me or my brother couldnt get there.

543 / Surprise from my love.
I got home from the hospital last Thursday & had this sitting there waiting on me from my hubby.  I've already found one picture in it that is my fav (involves books) & I so want to color it up really nice & frame it for my room.



544 / New bag.
Up at the hospital, my aunt came in carrying the cutest little bag that had dogs all over it.  One of them even looked just like Bruno.  When I commented on that, she ended up taking everything out of her bag, shoved the things in her purse & handed the bag over to me. How sweet was that?!?!?... I carried that bag with my knitting every day since.

See little Bruno on there? :) 


547 / Nursing Assistant
So when dad got out of ICU & headed down to a regular floor, we are taking the turn at the new nurses station & I looked up & see a familiar face.  One of dad's nursing assistants was one of my old youth kiddos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe that?  Such a small world. It was so great seeing her again. It's been quite a few years since I've seen her in person & not on social media.  So nice to check in with her about her family too. Just love her & her family!

548 / Vet had meds ready
We are nearing the end of the shampoo for Bruno's skin & needed some more... & we actually were re-thinking a prescription for itching that they offered if Benadryl didnt work for him - which it didn't. I called the vet & they said they'd have everything at the counter for us to pick up with no need for another vet visit. WHEW. I have been to plenty of vets that are just about getting every dollar they can & would make you come in for another office visit.

550 / Support Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.
Always will be Waging Hope for a cure!!!!
Always there to support this cause that can help my uncle kick cancer in the face!!!!



551 / Time with my cousin.
I just love any chance I get to spend time with my baby cousin ... & got to meet her new man in her life - whom I TOTALLY give a thumbs up in approval.  Such a nice guy.



I also just love seeing her little girl, who is growing up so fast... such a little baby doll with those eyes & that smile!!



552 / Starbucks after a 5k
... I gotta get my energy from somewhere...



553 / Gift Card
I had a gift card that let me get my new fitness tracker for free. BAM!  BOOM!  CHA-CHING!

554 / Dad HOME!!!
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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555 / NEW Bible Study starting up
OK... how can I refuse this? My MSM girls got in touch with me this weekend & asked if we can do a bible study together? WHAT?... how do I tell these girls no?  I had just saw a bible study for teens when I stopped in the Christian bookstore over the weekend & now I see why God put that one right in my path. I suggested that one - their mom's approved of it... & it looks like I've now got ANOTHER Bible study to lead.  Excited to see these young girls get closer to each other & to God.


556 / Dollar Store
Let me tell you - when you live out where nothing is close to you & they build a Dollar store - its like an oasis in a dessert when you when have an emergency. When my dad's fever got up to 104.7 Sunday night, it would have taken 30 minutes to get Tylenol & get it back to him.  The Dollar Store now gets credit for saving my daddy's life.

558 / Fresh Eggs & Fresh Pears.
Our neighbors are just keeping us stocked on all things natural & fresh & yummy!  Look at how pretty these eggs are - such a beautiful light blue color.  & then I got an arm full of pears off their tree they gave me.  DELICIOUS!!!!


(PS - Lift a prayer for my neighbors.... I just found out my neighbor lost his father yesterday)


What are some good things that happened in your life this week?






15 comments:

  1. I love reading all the things you're thankful for. I completely understand about having a Dollar Store nearby...it saves us lots of trips much farther down the road....and probably winds up costing me, too, because I love the seasonal decor!!! ;-) Happy Thursday to you!

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  2. What a great list! The eggs are so pretty too! We had a couple chicks that were going to be blue/green egg layers ... before a raccoon got into the chicken run. :( Dollar General for the win! I never really think about going there, but they definitely come in handy at times like that.

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  3. Hooray for your dad being home! That is the best news!
    So...which of those Bible studies you took the pic of are you going to do?

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  4. One of these days I want to come do a walk with you. I think it would be so fun and I so would come to do it. I'm learning to love the Dollar Tree more and more. We have one about 5-10 minutes from our house. I also love Dollar General.

    Ok. Why are the eggs blue? Will pray for your neighbor.

    Have a great day and thank you for continuing to do Thankful Thursday.

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  5. Oh and I love that bag. So cute and looks perfect for carrying a knitting project. Can't wait to see the picture you color and frame.

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  6. Yay for your dad being home! That's great news :) And that bag is so cute. That was really sweet of your aunt.

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  7. Of course, I saw little Bruno in that bag. Adorable! I'm so glad your Dad is back home! Hopefully both he and you are resting and feeling better. :D

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  8. I'm so glad that your dad is home now! :) That's wonderful! :) Love the coloring book.. makes me want one!! XO - Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  9. Fresh eggs are amazing.

    Love that your aunt just dumped her stuff and handed over the bag. Mine would have done the same!

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  10. Prayers for your family and your neighbors.
    The bag is so cute and the coloring book is too.Dollar stores can be a big blessing!
    Happy Thursday.

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  11. Love that you find all the little things to be happy/thankful about. Love that your hubby bought that cute book for you.

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  12. It is definitely all the little things that add up in times like these. Love how positive you are!

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  13. I'm late getting around today but enjoyed your Thankful Thursday post and I did link-up!!

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  14. Oh no! So sorry for your neighbor.

    That Beauty and the beast book is perfect for you!

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  15. I LOVE THAT BAG!!! Your Aunt is just too sweet!!

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