Welcome to Thankful Thursday - May 13, 2010

Greetings Sweet Encouragers,

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So how are you this fine Thursday???

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Well,  we got a BIG SURPRISE last evening

that we were not in any way expecting.

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Hubby was laid off at the end of the day
and yesterday was his last day!!  They lost

a huge contract and they laid off 10 people

so far.  They are trying to renegotiate the 

contract so per chance, that were to happen

 there is a slight possibility that he might

 be rehired in June or July,  or also that he

 might be able to do some contract work

 for them.  We are not counting on that,

  but are of course,  praying about it!

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This is the fifth time in our almost 40 yrs.

of marriage that we have been through this,

most of the times, it was a Company closing,

a few times we knew it was probably inevitably

 coming, but this time we had no clue. So I

have to say it was a bit shocking,  but we

are fine because we know the Lord has

 always taken care of us in the past and 

He will do the same this time!

So guess that would be my 

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I am thankful 

that we have that peace and confidence 

of the Lord's provision,  and that He is

Jehovah Jireh,  our God and provider.

  It is our job to keep seeking first the

 Kingdom of God and all these things will

 be added unto us, as Matthew 6:33 says.

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#2

I am thankful

that Jim's co-worker, Tom did not 

get laid off,  as he is out of work

recovering from open heart surgery,

and is already a bit depressed from

not only that, but losing a son a few

 months back as well.

That might be the last straw for him.

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#3

I am thankful

that we have been through this

before and have a history of God's

hand at work,  and all the great

ways He has taken care of us.

Every time is a bit different and he

always has some neat things to 

teach us,  so we are excited to

see what they are.

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#4

I am thankful

that Scott might have a job

opportunity and it is in our

area,  which would be great!!

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#5

I am thankful

for how adorable my daughter was

last night when she found out.  When

she thought we might not have insurance

she said well,  I am gonna go to HR

tomorrow and see if I can have you

put on my Insurance cause Dad can't

be without Insurance with his heart

problems,  and I don't think that would be

 possible,  but I love that she cares enough to

 check. Then she went online at the hospital

 where she works looking for jobs in his field

 and called us.

How precious is that!!

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#6

I am thankful

for what a lovely Mother's Day I had,  and

 the priviledge of having my children with me, 

 cause I know many of you were not able to see 

your children and for that I am very sorry!!

I know that is hard,  I have had those years

myself,  so know what it feels like,  that is

why it is so thrilling for me now!! lol

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#7

I am thankful

that my husband is handling this so well. 

 He made out a list of things he had to do

 and is over there working away as 

I am blogging away.

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#8

I am thankful

that we can have joy in these circumstances 

and be excited as to what the Lord might

 have for us next.  The Lord is always full

of surprises,  and we claim that verse from

 Romans 8:28,  that God works All things

 together for good for those of us who

 are called according to His purposes.

Because we have seen him bring

good out of sooooo many bad

circumstances and He is able!!

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#9

I am thankful

that my SIL Susan just came by

and offered to help us out financially

if we needed it.  She is such a jewel!

Fortunately, we are okay for now,

but what a sweet thing to know if

it is needed!

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#10

I am thankful

for so many of you sweet friends

who prayed for my neck problem,

and I had a full nights sleep last night

after 3 nights of just 4 hrs., so what

a blessing, and thank you so much

for caring enough to pray.

God bless you richly my friends.

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#11

I am thankful

that we have purchased everything

we needed to get the bathroom 

completed before this time of belt

tightening came about.  lol

and hopefully we will be able to

finish it up this weekend. 

Lord willing!

Then I will show you the finished

product at longggggggg last!! lol

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#12

I am thankful

that while Jim is off we might be able to

 get a lot of the yard work done sooner

 and some other outdoor things that need

to be done that I can't do by myself.

  I am also thankful that they will only

 require manual labor!  The Lord always

does things perfectly!! 

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Well, Sweet Friends............

There's my Thankful List.

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Now tell me about Yours!!

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Hugs and Blessings Galore,

Nellie