Here are a few things I'm grateful for today.
That may kids and family could come over today for Thanksgiving Dinner and that
we had such a great time together
I am thrilled to be alive and getting better.
It's exciting to be a part of a "healing miracle" even though I would rather be the one helping
and praying for someone else. I'm so happy that I am getting better.
I'm thankful for my family. I have wonderful parents, parents in laws, sisters, brothers, in laws,
a great husband and fantastic children and darling grandchildren! So blessed!!
I'm grateful to have a house to live in with good food to eat and clean water to drink.
Also, I'm thankful for a comfortable bed and pillows, and a bathtub with warm water.
I'm thankful for a living prophet to guide us in these perilous days.
I'm very thankful for a loving Heavenly Father and for His plan for his children, for our
Saviour, who personally suffered for me and is making it possible to be healed.
I'm also grateful for our son, Thomas, who is serving a full time mission in Washington State
and for all the missionaries that are serving throughout the world and sharing the gospel of
happiness with my brothers and sisters.
I'm so grateful for the scriptures and for the strength that I get from searching them.
Probably one of the most important gifts that I have is that of the Holy Ghost and I am so
grateful for the peace that is mine even in the midst of trials.
God is holding me close and easing my burdens. He has not forsaken me but has been there for
me every day.
I am sooo grateful for His help and also for everyone that is helping me get well through their
prayers, faith, money, service.....and support!
Life is wonderful and these are just some of the things that I am grateful for today!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wonderful Son in Law
I just want to say something about Bryan Stradling on this blog. He is really going the extra
mile and serving me, his mother in law, with putting together the Peggy Sue Golf Tournament.
It's true that all the family is helping him, but, it was his idea and he is heading it up. That is
really nice of him and it means a lot to me. I hope that many people support us in this event
and that we can make the money needed for my pills. Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I
appreciate Bryan's love and support.
Yesterday, Larry and I took a walk together with our darling grandson, Craig. We walked to
my sister Mary Nielson's house and had a nice visit and then walked home again. We walked
about 3/4 a mile and I was just fine. So, my energy level is certainly increasing and I am soooo
happy that I'm getting well. Truly, Heavenly Father is watching over me and taking care of my
needs. I have great peace inside.
mile and serving me, his mother in law, with putting together the Peggy Sue Golf Tournament.
It's true that all the family is helping him, but, it was his idea and he is heading it up. That is
really nice of him and it means a lot to me. I hope that many people support us in this event
and that we can make the money needed for my pills. Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I
appreciate Bryan's love and support.
Yesterday, Larry and I took a walk together with our darling grandson, Craig. We walked to
my sister Mary Nielson's house and had a nice visit and then walked home again. We walked
about 3/4 a mile and I was just fine. So, my energy level is certainly increasing and I am soooo
happy that I'm getting well. Truly, Heavenly Father is watching over me and taking care of my
needs. I have great peace inside.
Monday, November 9, 2009
My friend
I just want to share a special experience that happened this morning. A dear
friend called me and said that she was reading her scriptures this morning and
thought of me. So, she called and said that she is concerned about having a big trial in her life
someday and that she wants to be prepared for it. So, she was studying the atonement and is
trying to increase her faith. She asked me how I can remain happy and positive through my
health trial. She realizes that I am getting better and that a miracle is occurring and wanted to
ask about what has given me strength to meet my trial. She is so sweet and it touched me heart
to think that she is trying to prepare now...for the future. Most people don't even think about
trials until one hits them. So we talked and cried together. I told her that I don't have to worry
about things because the Lord told me I would be healed all the way and instructed me where
to go to get the help I needed. I just trust in the Lord and know that He keeps His promises.
At the same time, I am doing the things He asked me to do. I know that it is not occurring just
because of my faith. It is because of the faith of so many. Faith is real and it precedes the
miracle. Then she asked if there was anything else that has blessed my life and gives me
strength, and I told her about D & C 98: 1-3 and how the early saints were being persecuted and
how they were instructed to handle trials. They were given 5 things to do. I learned those
steps when my husband was so sick and now I can apply them to myself and I am... and they
work.
They are to fear not, let your hearts be comforted, rejoice evermore, in everything give thanks,
wait patiently on the Lord for he has heard our prayers....and all things will work out for our
good.
So, life is wonderful and I am again very grateful for the tender mercies that the Lord is
granting to me.
By the way, I just got back from a nice long walk around the neighborhood and to the retention
basin and I feel great!
friend called me and said that she was reading her scriptures this morning and
thought of me. So, she called and said that she is concerned about having a big trial in her life
someday and that she wants to be prepared for it. So, she was studying the atonement and is
trying to increase her faith. She asked me how I can remain happy and positive through my
health trial. She realizes that I am getting better and that a miracle is occurring and wanted to
ask about what has given me strength to meet my trial. She is so sweet and it touched me heart
to think that she is trying to prepare now...for the future. Most people don't even think about
trials until one hits them. So we talked and cried together. I told her that I don't have to worry
about things because the Lord told me I would be healed all the way and instructed me where
to go to get the help I needed. I just trust in the Lord and know that He keeps His promises.
At the same time, I am doing the things He asked me to do. I know that it is not occurring just
because of my faith. It is because of the faith of so many. Faith is real and it precedes the
miracle. Then she asked if there was anything else that has blessed my life and gives me
strength, and I told her about D & C 98: 1-3 and how the early saints were being persecuted and
how they were instructed to handle trials. They were given 5 things to do. I learned those
steps when my husband was so sick and now I can apply them to myself and I am... and they
work.
They are to fear not, let your hearts be comforted, rejoice evermore, in everything give thanks,
wait patiently on the Lord for he has heard our prayers....and all things will work out for our
good.
So, life is wonderful and I am again very grateful for the tender mercies that the Lord is
granting to me.
By the way, I just got back from a nice long walk around the neighborhood and to the retention
basin and I feel great!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Recovering
The flu got me. Sunday I was down all day and then Monday as well. It's strange
how you start to feel better and then get sick again. Maria brought us in a delicious
chicken soup...it is the best. I loved it. Also, she made me carob brownies with
whole wheat flour and honey, They are very moist and yummy. Larry just went to
the store for me and I am so taken care of and blessed.
Someone very special gave the money to buy a months supply of my Tykerb
medicine, which took a tremendous amount of stress off of Larry. It was so helpful!!
Also, my son in law, Bryan, is putting together a "Golf Tournament" to raise money
for me. He has put a lot of time and effort into it and it should be very successful. It
will be the first Saturday in December. I hope that anyone who is interested in
golfing or helping in anyway will contact Larry or me or Bryan Stradling. All my
kids are helping out with it. They are calling it "Peggy Sue's Golf Tournament", as it
is my nickname. My real name is Margaret Susan but the popular name of the day
was Peggy Sue. So.....Bryan sometimes calls me by that name. He is so funny. I am
grateful for a very supportive family. They make me smile and feel happy and
loved.
I am looking forward to feeling better from this dreadful flu and then trying out for
the Easter Pageant with my grand-daughter this Friday. Hope we make it!
how you start to feel better and then get sick again. Maria brought us in a delicious
chicken soup...it is the best. I loved it. Also, she made me carob brownies with
whole wheat flour and honey, They are very moist and yummy. Larry just went to
the store for me and I am so taken care of and blessed.
Someone very special gave the money to buy a months supply of my Tykerb
medicine, which took a tremendous amount of stress off of Larry. It was so helpful!!
Also, my son in law, Bryan, is putting together a "Golf Tournament" to raise money
for me. He has put a lot of time and effort into it and it should be very successful. It
will be the first Saturday in December. I hope that anyone who is interested in
golfing or helping in anyway will contact Larry or me or Bryan Stradling. All my
kids are helping out with it. They are calling it "Peggy Sue's Golf Tournament", as it
is my nickname. My real name is Margaret Susan but the popular name of the day
was Peggy Sue. So.....Bryan sometimes calls me by that name. He is so funny. I am
grateful for a very supportive family. They make me smile and feel happy and
loved.
I am looking forward to feeling better from this dreadful flu and then trying out for
the Easter Pageant with my grand-daughter this Friday. Hope we make it!
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