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Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks
Marking and Measuring
Today’s been a good day! I did about an hour of work and then went to gym. I am suddenly feeling fitter. I can go to gym, have a solid hour-long work-out and not be exhausted for the rest of … Continue reading
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The Neighbour Phoned
It’s been a good day. I’ve done about 4 and a half hours of work and had a good gym workout. Breakfast was had, shopping was done and supper was cooked. Mike and I had settled down to watch some … Continue reading
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Sad News of Aunty Wyn
My other Mother is close to the end. Today I had news from Rowena, Aunty Wyn Beale’s daughter – to say this…. Her Mum was my other Mother. A wonderful caring, loving mentor and soul mate who cared for me, … Continue reading
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Heaven is our Real Home
When I read the news and see some of the stories making headlines across the world, the one thing that comes to mind with great comfort, is that this world in which we dwell is not our forever home. Heaven … Continue reading
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What Would You Change About Your Body?
Just one thing? If you could change just one thing about your body, what would it be? That was the question Jubilee Media asked a whole bunch of people – both adults and children. The difference was amazing. It really made … Continue reading
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Tagged Body image, Hope, Sun Valley
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Fab Friday
Today has been a fun quite busy day. We woke early, had coffee and Bible reading and at 7am, I started working. Just after 8am, I went to gym where I did 30 minutes on the treadmill and managed 4.06km. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cats, Finding Happiness, The key to happiness
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Sushi with Friends
It has been too long since we had the opportunity to get together for Sushi, but today it happened. The company was fine…it was so great to catch up! Sushi! We woke up early this morning and after coffee and … Continue reading
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Slow November
I didn’t see this coming. We went away on holiday and we didn’t think beyond our return date which was 30th October. I didn’t think for a moment what the 31st would be like. I did think I would hit … Continue reading
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Light in the Darkness
There’s always light in the darkness. I remember thinking that on 19th September when we had just had our 5th break-in. Stacey contacted me bringing news that splashed glorious rays of sunshine into my soul. My thank you on that day: I … Continue reading
Don’t Life in Fear – Live in Faith
I don’t know what the statistics are about the cause of death – how many people know in advance (dying due to terminal disease) and how many die unexpectedly. On Saturday night, wonderful, beautiful, faithful Dee Harris crossed into eternity … Continue reading
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Birthday # 53
Yay! I’m 53 today! Over the last number of years, I’ve made a note of where I have been and what I have done on my birthday. It’s pretty easy to do seeing as I have been blogging for a … Continue reading
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Chalk & Cheese at the White Oak
Today, for breakfast, we went to meet Julian at the Stag, but there were no tables available, so we went across the road to Chalk & Cheese. It’s in a little shop called the White Oak. It’s a lovely little … Continue reading
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Another Productive Day
This morning I could get out of bed! And that is #465 of my 1000 thanks! I could get out of bed! By 7am, Mike and I were in the garden clearing weeds. By 8-20, we were in the car … Continue reading
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Team Work
I don’t know if I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning! Today I worked both paid work and house/garden work. I started by doing some paid work and then I got stuck into sweeping the patio. The … Continue reading
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Back to Reality
We arrived home safe and sound yesterday afternoon. The house was in good order, but I have to admit that there were a few things that stood out, leaving me to admit that life on the ship is a false … Continue reading