How is it mid-January already?
Didn't we just have the New Year occur?
The days sure do seem to be flying by this winter...maybe because here in eastern New York, we woke up to our first snow since November....although the days and nights have been pretty cold...and of course, we are now supposedly going to have a blizzard tomorrow night leading into Sunday...with VERY cold temps coming.......so......
Grab a cup of your fave hot beverage (mine is Cinnamon Shortbread Latte from St*rbucks) and reflect on the past week to find FIVE blessings that God brought into your life. I'm sharing mine here and linking up at Susanne's site to join other writers in this weekly gratitude post.
- TEST RESULTS! I had my mammogram on Tuesday January 8th and received the test results this past Monday. Everything is normal! Praise God. I choose to go every other year now to limit the exposure to radiation and since my mother or sisters have never had issues, my doc said this was perfectly acceptable. So...I'm thankful I don't need to go back until 2021!
- MOVIE NIGHT! Claire and I had a movie night on Sunday night. Dave had to work all last weekend and was tired so he went to bed early. Claire and I stayed up to watch this Netflix flick that people have been raving about. It was so good!! Odd, a bit disturbing, but really well done. The ending was great. Once it ended though, I had to look up what the author of the book intended.....the main theme is the "garrison mentality". Which makes sense. I don't want to give out many details in case you want to see it, but let's just say there were two spots where I had to close my eyes as it got a bit gory. And it's definitely not for children under age 14 in my opinion. I'm thankful that we had a fun evening together because this weekend she has to return to UNH.
- PHYSICAL DONE! On Saturday morning, I went over to my new doctor's office as she does Saturday physicals and had mine. Everything checked out ok, although I do need to still get my blood work done (Monday morning) and another little test to check something. (coveting your prayers!) She's a wonderful doctor and I finally have had a complete physical. (for the last couple of years, the doc I had just rushed through it which I do NOT like). It looks like even though I will miss that doc who retired, I have found someone whom I will really connect with and who is excellent and thorough. I'm thankful for good doctors!
- PRAYER JOURNAL: My oldest daughter Courtney got me the prayer journal pictured above, for Christmas and I've really been enjoying it every Sunday morning during my quiet time. It's a once a week thing and I look forward to it each week. I'm thankful for a way to stay organized with my thoughts and prayer needs and I like the thought provoking questions each week.
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| Claire on Christmas morning 2018 |
- GOOD NEWS! Claire received an email yesterday from the University of New Hampshire saying they were allowing the students to move back in to the dorms tomorrow rather than Sunday, due to the impending blizzard that is supposed to hit the northeast. Claire has been on Christmas/Winter break since December 14 and today she just has to take her J Term online course exam and finish packing and then she can leave around 8:30 tomorrow morning. Please keep her in prayer as she drives alone out of NY, across most of MA and up into NH. I'm praying the storm stays behind her...at least until she arrives in Durham, can unpack her car, get it up to the lot where she parks, and get the shuttle back to her dorm. I'm praying specifically that the bad weather stays away from the areas she has to drive tomorrow. I'm just so thankful that the University decided to do this!!
That wraps up my faves......I hope, if you are in the path of the snow storm, that you stay safe!
Happy Weekend!
7 comments:
Love the graphic about gratitude! So glad your mammogram results were good. I haven't discussed it with my dr. yet, but I have been thinking the same thing - limiting mammograms to limit radiation exposure. Always nice to get the physical over with, especially with a good doctor. Hope the other something you're getting checked is not a problem. I'm reading a book about various kinds of journaling. Will be praying for Claire as she drives this weekend.
Such a cute picture of Claire:) Prayers for her safe drive home, and for your test result. I just tried Starbuck's cinnamon shortbread latte yesterday, and it could easily become a habit;) Stay warm out there!
I'm glad that your test results came back good, Faith. That is always a good feeling. And I'm so glad that you are enjoying your new PCP.
I love that picture of Claire on Christmas morning. :) SO cute. Praying she has a safe trip back to college tomorrow. And I'm praying for you as well. I know you will be relieved when you know she is back in her dorm safe and sound.
It's wonderful that you have found a new doctor you connect with and that is thorough and caring. Glad your mammogram was good. I am thinking of only going every couple of years too. Nice prayer journal. Saw the post that Claire made it back safe and sound. Praise God. Our kids on the road, even if they are adults, is always a bit nerve wracking especially when weather plays a negative role in their travels. That movie is not my cup of tea so I don't think I'll watch it. My daughter did and liked it but she said I probably would not. LOL. She knows my tastes well. Have you read the book?
When I found my new docotr last year, I was a very happy girl. A dr who listens is a definite blessing!
I hope by now that Claire is safely in the dorm and cuddle up with hot chocolate and blankets. I know you'll miss the movie nights but you can look forward to some in the summer.
Stay warm and safe there!
Hi Faith - I love your faves. So glad you found a good doctor and that everything checked out. I actually prefer a female doctor, although the one we are going to right now is male. So glad you daughter could get back to school and beat the storm. I hear it has really been something. Hope your next week goes well.
Catching up here so I hope Claire got back safely. Glad to hear all your health checks seem to have gone ok. Being comfortable with your Doctor is so important.
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