Yesterday

@just4him (303392)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
October 8, 2021 7:22am CST
You might have noticed the extra short Thankful post yesterday. I really didn't know what to post and didn't want to post what I was feeling. My daughter arrived on Tuesday from Austin, TX. I hoped every day to see her. With every day that passed, I became more depressed. I do not suffer from depression. I started entertaining thoughts that she didn't want to see me and would return to Texas without seeing her. I sent her a brief message on FB yesterday to let her know I love her. Last night as I was getting ready to head to bed, she called. A few minutes later she and my grandson were here. We had a very good visit. I gave her one of the rocks I painted for her birthday later this month. My grandson will ship the books I'm giving to my granddaughter and the kids. She told me everything from the house was already on its way to Texas. I then autographed two books, Thread of Evidence, and gave them to them. I went to bed thankful and happy last night. I also know my car will be fixed next week. Now, you know why the post was so brief. I always have a lot to be thankful for. Life wants to get in the way. I have the notifications finished. It's time for my first walk of the day. It's raining, so it's an inside walk today. Have you experienced things that try to bring you down lately? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. Mother's Day a couple of years ago. I forgot to take pictures yesterday. The picture shows my daughter in the back next to my son with my grandson next to me.
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@dya80dya (33053)
8 Oct 21
Lots of things are trying to bring me down.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
I'm sorry they are.
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• Greece
9 Oct 21
@kobesbuddy As long as you keep up that daily walk with the Lord you will quickly bounce up back again. He promises his burden is light so we must try to drop our burden and pick up his. That works too!
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Oct 21
This is my daily walk with the Lord. Things pouring out of every direction, to bring me down. And all too often, it works! @dya80dya
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@marlina (154183)
• Canada
8 Oct 21
Happy for you!
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Thank you.
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@sallypup (57302)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Oct 21
I'm glad you got to visit with your loved ones. My hubby is trying and trying to figure out about medical insurance after he retires. It's hard on the nerves cause we're trying to find insurance that does not eat up half his pension. Wish I were joking about that.
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@sallypup (57302)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Oct 21
@just4him Hubby gets insurance through United Health Care cause of his work. Afterwards, we are figuring it out. So far I am not seeing anything about gym benefits. We are trying to not pay 700 and some every month for insurance. AND the lovely gym in the westside house town costs about 41 dollars each month. That gym has water exercise classes and a warm water pool. I can not work out on regular gym machines. So he is looking into all plans.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
@sallypup You won't find gym memberships with regular Medicare. You need Medicare Advantage and it will cover your gym membership. Do you get OTC benefits from the pharmacy or food benefits? I love those extras with UHC. I hope you can find reasonable insurance.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
If you're at retirement age, you should be eligible for Medicare. Look into United Health Care. I love their benefits. It also covers the gym.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
8 Oct 21
I noticed your unusually short post. So glad your daughter and grandson came to visit you. I hope your relationship improves to the way it should be. Family is everything.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Oct 21
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Oct 21
@DianneN I asked God for a small thing yesterday and guess what? Edgar was respectful. He carried my laundry twice. He carried it into the apartment too. I told him I appreciated it.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Thank you for understanding. I hope so too. I would love to see this family getting along the way we should. Yes, it is and it's what I pray for every day.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Oct 21
What a beautiful photo of you and your family:) Things come from every direction(most days)to steal my joy! And I'm ashamed to say, all too often it works! Joyce Meyer testified, 'If anything can go wrong, it does!' But for her husband, things flow smoothly. Why? Because Joyce is a major threat to Satan's kingdom! I believe we should take these attacks of the enemy as a compliment! We are both major threats to Satan's kingdom
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Yes, we are. As long as you know you're a threat, he can't steal your joy. Thank you.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Oct 21
@just4him Nope he can't steal my joy, but I can certainly choose to throw it away!
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
@kobesbuddy I hope you don't throw it away. Remember, the JOY of the LORD is your STRENGTH.
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@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
9 Oct 21
I am glad your daughter and your grandson visited you. You all look happy in the picture
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Thank you. I'm glad they did too. It was a good day a couple of years ago.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Oct 21
@nela13 Thank you. I like being happy.
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@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
11 Oct 21
@just4him It is nice seeing you happy
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@m_audrey6788 (58487)
• Germany
8 Oct 21
Yes. It happens to me but I just keep on praying to overcome some bad feelings. Anyways, I`m glad that you felt good now. You look great in the photo. I can see your happiness being with your kids and grandson
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• Germany
12 Oct 21
@just4him Me too
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Prayer helps. I've been doing a lot of that the last few days. Thank you.
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@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Oct 21
What caused the delay?
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@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Oct 21
@just4him Oh, yes, friends are more important than dear ol' mom...
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
She's busy with friends.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
@BarBaraPrz Yes, they are. Mom is last on the visiting list.
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• Greece
9 Oct 21
Sometimes things pile up. I am reminded of the saying 'it never rains without it pours'. But as you write, you are a thankful person and it isn't long before you see that rainbow in the rain. God bless.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Thank you. I always look for the good in everything. God bless you too.
@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
9 Oct 21
I am so glad she came to visit, I know how much you hoped to see her.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
10 Oct 21
@just4him I can understand that you would have appreciated a longer visit, but at least you have seen her.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Thank you. Yes, I did. I hoped to see more of her, but I'll take what I get.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Oct 21
@LadyDuck Yes, I did and that was good.
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@cacay1 (83270)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
11 Oct 21
I'm so happy here thinking about your prayers heard. Your daughter finally came with your grandson. Life is full of surprises. I'm so happy for you Valerie
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Oct 21
Thank you. God hears all our prayers.
@JESSY3236 (18760)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Glad you got to see her.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Oct 21
Thank you.
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Oct 21
What a happy day for you. I am so excited to read this post. You have more memories to hold onto now. A happy photo here.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Yes, I do. Thank you. It was a happy day.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Oct 21
@just4him Good to hear.
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• Rupert, Idaho
10 Oct 21
Well glad that she did come visit, and it was a nice visit....that's great to hear. Life itself has gotten me down the past year...but that's a long story
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Oct 21
Thank you. I'm sorry life has gotten you down this year.
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• Rupert, Idaho
12 Oct 21
@just4him No problem And that's just my depression talking I am sure.
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@GardenGerty (157027)
• United States
9 Oct 21
My moods seem to swing from high to low and back again. Satan wants you to believe the worst and be defeated. I am so glad you had this precious visit.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
He almost succeeded. I wouldn't let him though. I spent countless hours praying she would find time for me. I'm sorry your mood swings back and forth.
@snowy22315 (168396)
• United States
9 Oct 21
Yes, and I have to remind myself not to get bitter. Sometimes life gives you lemons for sure. Very glad everything worked out with your daughter and grandson and you ended up with a nice visit. You might not be the priority you wish you were with her, but she has not forgotten you and did make time for you, which is always nice.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Yes, it does. I make a lot of lemonade. Thank you. Yes, she made time for me. I'm glad about that.
@sjvg1976 (41134)
• Delhi, India
9 Oct 21
Glad to know that you got a chance to meet your daughter and grandson.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Thank you.
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@jstory07 (133739)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Oct 21
I am glad you got to see your daughter and grandson.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Thank you. It was a wonderful visit with lots of short comments. My daughter insists I've shrunk more. I told her I gained half an inch with last year's knee surgery. Neither of them bought that idea. Especially, when they both tower over me.
• United States
8 Oct 21
I'm so happy your daughter visited and didn't leave without seeing you. Things like that get me depressed too.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Oct 21
Thank you. I'm glad she did too. We have a rocky history. Things are getting better between us.
• United States
9 Oct 21
I am so happy that you had a lovely visit. You look so happy and so does everyone.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 21
Thank you. That was a good day.