Be Thankful

Chapter 1 " Be Thankful "

Just when you think...or make the mistake of saying... "Things couldn't get any worse!"

Little did I know when I started out today, that, that statement, should have been followed by a question mark, Not an exclamation! Thank goodness I still have a sense of humour.

As I am doing this hub as a part continuation of " My Story ", my first blog, which you can also check out through my links to the right. You may enjoy reading what has brought me to this point.

The date, December 10th, 2009

I started out on my travels today, to accomplish getting tortured with the usual, familiar jabbings of the once again " blood tests " that needed to be done. I was already, fasting, and caffeine deprived ( that's just cruel! ) . My spouse was grinning as he sipped 'his' hot, steaming coffee----Therefore, of course, I had to pass some sly remarks in his general direction, with a devious grin on my face as I made my exit out the door, stepping quietly so as not to wake our four year old.....Tip Toe............................................................................... Wait - a - minute!! ..........................................He has HIS coffee, why should he have peace and quiet too? Ha ......Nah!!... Even I couldn't do that!

As previously mentioned in my first hub, we had already found ourselves in pretty dire circumstances. We had just recently lost our source of employment, our way of life, and I had lost my home that I had been so proud of... , I lost my truck, I lost my tractor...I am a strange gal-- but I really loved that truck and tractor....Ah well... Enough of the pity party.

As my step-daughter laughingly states to anyone that needs to hear it...." Suck it up Princess .. and put your Big Girl Panties On!!!--- Yes, indeed, she has a way of making her point-- ahh .. to be twenty something again!

So, here we are 2 weeks away from Christmas and No money, 5 kids, thankfully we still had his home, however, we only had 2 baseboard heaters heating the house. Which was ok until a few days ago when it turned colder. We had just had our wood stolen that my spouse had cut the year before ....the man that took the wood even raked the spot where it was piled. :) And NO!...I didn't make him give it back..........as he was hurting too!.

So, my spouse scrambled to cut more wood as fast as he could ( because winter was coming and we knew we were going to lose the tractor)..we had prayed that things would turn around. So, amazingly, as we were contemplating what we were going to do about getting our flu for our woodstove....and yes...ok...feeling a little sorry for ourselves again... it was as if our prayers were answered......because there were 3 people within about 12 hours who stopped and inquired about buying our shed ( we had been trying to sell it for weeks). The asking price ??--- The exact amount that we needed, to buy our stove pipe.............. :)

So, back to why my trip to go for bloodtests became the latest--- " Things couldn't get any worse??????" ...... Or could they???

Angels were watching over me today!

As I was driving along in the car that had been lent to us by my inlaws, I hear the screeching of metal and lose control of the car. There was a couple of vehicles behind me on the four laner and one of them was passing the car immediately behind me. The tire had broken off and jammed up into the driver's side door, smoke was billowing and yet somehow,....again, ... my prayers were answered. I was able to stear the vehicle off of the road.... and no one was hurt ! Then the nicest gentleman came along, I believe that he was driving a yellow truck, possibly government road worker near Oromocto, New Brunswick. I believe he said his name was Duplissey--- I will check on that .....he allowed me to make calls and took me to a tow company, and then on to Canadian Tire in Oromocto.....where there staff was awesome -----but unfortunately, too much damage had been done to the car, so -- back to square one --no vehicle again. On the brighter side, the lovely staff at the Oromocto Hospital did allow me to have my bloodwork drawn at their hospital instead of Fredericton where I was suppose to go. Sp, at least, my coffee deprived morning wasn't for nothing.

I am very Thankful--- that No one was hurt!

Our four older children, 2 in college and 2 working, understand that we aren't able to celebrate Christmas the traditional way as far as gift giving this year, but they also appreciate that this Christmas, we will be able to spend more time with them, than we ever could, when we lived in and ran the Special Care Home. I miss the residents, we had alot of fun! I had the opportunity to treat them as family, and get to know their families. I believe that whatever God's purpose was for me there, has been served, and now I am simply moving on, to open new doors to the future. I am proud of how hard we worked, and I know that we could not have done anymore than what we did. So that, is how I comfort myself over that loss.

My point in sharing this and much more with you is: that, if you are ever struggling in any area of your life,......have faith......we don't always have the answers, we always seem to have questions, doubts, and fears, ............but the sun will rise tomorrow....be thankful for the little things......shelter, a warm home, a bed to sleep in, food to eat, healthy children, happy family, friends and loved ones! So Play games, eat wonderful turkey dinners, laugh alot, sing and be merry. Don't get me wrong... I love giving gifts ... I love taking time to let those people that are important in my life, know that I treasure them. If you are financially able, perhaps when you give your gifts this year, to your loved one's, you will give a gift this Christmas to someone in your community that is less fortunate. It is amazing what can be accomplished if we all do a little something and " Pay It Forward".

I believe strongly in the Power of Positive Thinking, and Learning Something New Each and Everyday! I am a big fan of the Dr.Phil show, and of course, a big fan of Robin's. You can find some Self Help books from Dr.Phil below on my hub page. I hope that this holiday season, that you stay positive and happy.

I hope that you stay tuned...to " My Story" as I take you back through my years and hopefully I can help you enjoy the True meaning of Christmas.

From my family to yours......We Wish You A Wonderful Christmas!
Here is a link to a very fun and useful hub of mine! I will be completing my blog on this today as well. Enjoy! :)

http://hubpages.com/_3bfq750tlj3hf/hub/a-Scrumptious-Christmas-Dinner-with-Romance

Here is some responses to the question that I asked others through my hubpage. I hope it inspires us all to:
" Pay It Forward".


What are you doing this Christmas-- To "PAY IT FORWARD" ?

As many of us know, the movie "Pay It Forward" has created an absolute, wonderful following of good will to others,in many ways around the world. If you haven't seen the movie yet...I would highly recommend that you do. This question will make much more sense to you then.
In the spirit of Christmas, I would like to have this forum inspire us all.
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PutnamMagazineWV wrote:
We purchased a turkey for a lady who wanted to have her family over for the holidays, but could not afford all the trimmings. We also contacted a local church and requested food boxes for people who would not ask for one themselves. We also provide transportation to stores for a family that currently has no automobile. We are also wearing Christmas hats and handing out free issues of our holiday magazine, along with candy at local stores and events. We believe firmly in Paying it Forward!
Posted 26 hours ago



wow! That is wonderful. It is amazing how humbling being in this position is. You are absolutely right to contact your local church and put together food boxes for people who would not ask for one, you see, I have always been the one to give, not ever ask to receive. I know that I could go to the local salvation army or other and ask for help, but yet, I don't. I feel that by helping others even now, I am better serving myself and my family. I am a hopeless romantic perhaps, but I have always found that everything works out okay in the end. Just because I do this, I would not want to discourage anyone else for asking for help. I just feel that there are so many more in need than we will ever be. My hope is sincerely, to help as many people as possible, be the absolute best that they can be. Nothing more and nothing less. This gives me comfort. God bless you and your committment to making life better for others.
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habee wrote:

I'm providing Christmas to a single mother with two young children. She can't find a job. When my daughter delivered the gifts to her the other day, the mother cried tears of joy. She was so afraid that her little girls would not have anything for Christmas this year.




That is wonderful. This is truly what Christmas is all about. I love hearing what people are doing that is special for others. What you did for them, will give that woman hope that things will get better, and that people really do care.
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I get so much pleasure from helping homeless addicts on Christmas Day. 

Working with the needle exchange and handing out sandwiches and juice, clean needles and a candy cane. 

Mostly just being able to say Merry Christmas, knowing no one else has.  It's then most of them smile, and to me, that's Christmas and what it should be.

Pay it forward indeed.  Greatest gift of all, is giving.

Kimberly

Posted 10 hours ago
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http://hubpages.com/_3bfq750tlj3hf/hub/My-Story-Chapter-1-Be-Thankful

http://hubpages.com/_3bfq750tlj3hf/hub/antiques-and-all-4sale
http://hubpages.com/_3bfq750tlj3hf/hub/a-Scrumptious-Christmas-Dinner-with-Romance
Be Thankful


Calling All Angels.....Video.....I Dedicate This In Memory of Three Wonderful People That My Community Lost This Past Month and To All Of You That Have Lost A Loved One.
Tracy Keenan Arthurs Snow, Nathan Clingo, and Steven Chapman! Forever Remembered, Always Loved !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARk86oIHlLc