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Thursday Thoughts: Thanks for Life

Most of the time, I don't give much thought to the gift of life.  This past week, however, I have been reminded time and time again just how fortunate we are to be allowed to be here on earth. 

Three events have brought this realization home:

First, last week I requested prayers for a family I know.  Today, the father/husband was discharged from the hospital.  I am so happy for him and his family.

Second,  I learned today that one of my extended family members who was battling cancer has been declared tumor-free.  Again, I find myself very happy.

Third, just two days after I watched nurses perform CPR on her tiny body, I held my granddaughter for the first time.  I am happy.



Thanks for life.


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  1. BiancaNovember 29, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    You are a very rich person, in every sense of the word.

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  2. reganNovember 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    You have truly been blessed!

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  3. DebbieNovember 29, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Oh Kristi, all of them are wonderful news! You are truly blessed!

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  4. Dogwood Lane RamblesNovember 29, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Oh my that is fantastic news all around and so frightening too. Glad that your grand daughter is well and obviously beautiful.

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  5. NancyNovember 29, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Nothing like the power of prayer! Praises to the Lord for these and other answered prayers.

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  6. Kathy Felsted UsherNovember 29, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    That is wonderful! Must have had angels watching over them!

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