Helen Keller
“I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet” ―
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I am being hit by a result of CoVid19 in a way that makes me complain this morning. The father of my daughter-in-law has passed. Although he lived some distance away, it would be important to us to go to his memorial as we did for his wife two years ago. CoVid19 keeps that from happening.
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As I sat here just now, I looked into a journal I wrote March 19 1998. The theme is that God feels our Infirmities. This is the entry.
I met a couple in sign language class. They were selling their home to move to Old Mexico. They invited the class over for dinner. Dinner was delicious, beautifully served.
He had left his church position for the move, so no job. The sale of their house fell through and their granddaughter was in the hospital. That was on March 2. I called her. The baby had died March 5. Funeral was the 9th. David (the husband) was put in hospital on the 12th with a heart condition. He got out today (March 19th). Doctor told her that her father is dying and she should make arrangements for his funeral. He has been critical for six months. Her daughter is scheduled to give birth next Monday. Tests today showed no problem with this baby.
I pray: God be in their shadows. Fulfill their dreams.
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Twenty-two years ago. I don’t remember the people. I don’t know what happened. But I know I don’t feel like I have much to complain about.
I’ll be encouraged by the fact that Herman is delivered from his infirmity and now dwells in health, joy, and Jesus.
If there is a way you can know, Herman and Imogene, you sure blessed us with a wonderful daughter, Vicky. Love you. Vicky. Wish distance (and CoVid19) were not keeping us apart.
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Sweet aroma 
What a beautiful tribute from an amazing mother-in-law! Thank you for loving and nurturing us the way that you do!
ReNee, what a surprise to see you here. My second amazing daughter-in-law. Both are number ones! Love you, Sweetie.
Your love is so evident , humbling and infectious— thank you Oneta
Julie, meet my second daughter-in-law right above you. ReNee came late in our lives but God couldn’t have sent us a greater gift. And thank you, sweet Julie. You came late in my life but are a gift from God to me in the blogging world. ♥
Thank you Oneta- I would love to sit at your table and share a face to face conversation— one day we will ☺️
The Word says we will know as we are known.
I need to polish up if that’s the case 😅
Though thousands of miles apart all the blogging folk who are connected by DIVINE LOVE know we can with understanding share all our sorrows and joys and find understanding. I KNOW we will all meet up one day. How? we are not told but we are told we will KNOW each other. Blessings!
Blessed hope.
May he rest in peace. May god bless his entire family.
Take care, Oneta.
Thank you.
I loved the quote Oneta, it has some real meaning, again I love it. 🙂