Mood:  happy

Yesterday was a good day. One of those days that shouldn't go well, but did anyway.

The weather was beautiful and nice for a trip to Omaha. When Gloria and I realized we both needed to make follow-up appointments with our orthopedic surgeon--she for her first one year check after a hip replacement and me for my usual two year check---we got our appointments for the same day, 10:45 & 11:15 respectively. That meant for the three hour trip we needed to start early. We left Kearney by 7 am.

I was pretty alert considering I hadn't slept well. I was dealing with what seems to be a gluten reaction.

Thursday did lunch with Laura at a restaurant with a gluten-free menu. I was quite specific with the waitress and she seemed to understand. But it didn't truly register. First my plate arrived with onion straws. As soon as I pointed out the problem, she whisked the plate away and returned it, this time without the  onion straws  or the chedder cheese on the broccoli, which was to take the place of their butter that has gluten. She returned with the cheese on the broccoli and I enjoyed my lunch.

Later that afternoon, I began having a reaction. I know about cross-contamination, but it just seemed my reaction was stronger than that. I've come to the conclusion that there is a good chance butter got added to my broccoli.

For the first time in months I took, I took a generic Benadryl. Still didn't sleep well and had problems with my throat throughout the day yesterday. Yet, the trip went well. <Gloria isn't directionally challenged like I am and we didn't even use the GPS I brought along.>

Our doctor appointments went well. <PTL, we're both doing well.>

Once out of the office, we called daughter Cassie and met her for lunch at The Arena, a restaurant close to her office. She'd cleared an hour and a half for lunch. Really good to see her.

Since she and I share some of the same sensitivities--like gluten intolerance--we made sure our meal was safe by asking questions <what sort of oil is used in cooking, etc?>.
Our waitress had a clue and our meal of steak, fries and mushrooms, even split between us, was more than I could finish. <Gloria had a special.>

Cassie finally had to get back to meet a client. Gloria and I did a bit of shopping before leaving for home. She more than I.

I dozed a bit in the car at a couple of stops. The ride home was uneventful other than my throat really hurt.

But we had a pleasant trip on a pleasure day, with good doctor results and time a good friend and with Cassie. Can't ask for much more.
This morning I am still tired, still nursing my throat problems resulting from my reaction, but I know this, too, will pass. In the scheme of reactions, this is fairly mild and I am grateful.

I am also thankful that no matter what I can rest in Him. You can too.

"Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.   Matthew 28:11 GW

Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 8:53 AM CST

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Iis my birthday today.   (It is also niece Tiffany's birthday. So Happy Birthday, Tiff.) I have already gotten cards, emails, facebook greetings and phone calls. Nice way to start the day.  Nasty yesterday with snow and high winds, but today it is quiet outside. Overcast, but little wind, which makes it much safer for me to go out. And I want to shop. I need a printer cartridge so one of our stops will be Office Max. Now that's a place to hang out on my birthday. (I really like hanging out there.) I want to see if they have an Acer Aspire One Netbook in the store. I want to play with one of those.   They look so neat.

Since it is my birthday I want to count my blessings. I am so thankful for my immediate and extended family, my friends and fans. You all encourage, pray for and lift me up. I couldn't make it without you. I am thankful for technology so I can stay in touch, especially with my kids and grandkids. (Though I would so like to see Devon, Dane and Tori this year. Been more than a year and a half since they moved to Ft. Wayne and I sure miss them, but thankful they are in good health and doing ok.)

I am thankful for my regular column in the Kearney Hub.   (Though small, it is regular income, while as a free lance author, most of my income is not steady.)

  I am thankful our little church is growing and we're reaching out to many who otherwise wouldn't have a church.

I am thankful that next Saturday I'll be going to Omaha and getting to see daughter Cassie and sil Lisa. (I am the subject of a dissertation. Cassie and Lisa are going to be interviewed. I get to come along for the ride. Not bad.)

I am thankful hubby, and both kids have jobs, that we have a warm   house and food.

Ps 97:12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And GIVE THANKS at the remembrance of His holy name.

Ps 105:1 Oh, GIVE THANKS to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!

Ps 106:1 Praise the Lord! Oh, GIVE THANKS to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

And I give thanks.

Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 9:00 AM CST

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Psalm 140:12-13 GW  I know that the LORD will defend the rights of those who are oppressed and the cause of those who are needy. Indeed, righteous people will give thanks to your name. Decent people will live in your presence.

I will give thanks
For the Lord defends me
He listens to His children
He hates oppressors
He cares for the oppressed
He hates evil
He loves those who seek to do what is right
When I come to Him
Seek to serve Him
Do what is right
In a time of need
I find He is there
Willing to hold me close
Willing to protect from oppression
Depression
PRIDE
Instead I bow
Trusting God's promises
Protection
Provision
Peace
And I give thanks.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 10:10 AM CST

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LORD WHO IS THERE

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Psalm 134:2 GW Lift your hands toward the holy place, and praise the LORD. 

I praise You Lord for being there
That You aren't some distant entity
Leaving me to my own devices, my own ways.
I praise You Lord that You care
You don't leave me alone to twist in the winds of adversity.
But truly are "only a prayer away."

I praise You Lord that You came
Entering my world as a baby
Bringing hope and salvation
I praise You Lord that in Your name
I can be set free
As I come in humble adoration.

I praise You Lord, God almighty,
Jesus who loved me
Enough to die in my place
I praise You Jesus, who lovingly
Lives to comfort, help and lead
To His everlasting Grace.

And I lift my hands in grateful praise.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 8:11 AM CST

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Psalm 121:2-3, 7-8 GW My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let you fall. Your guardian will not fall asleep.  ...The LORD guards you from every evil. He guards your life. The LORD guards you as you come and go, now and forever. 

We give thanks not for conflict
But for grace to forgive and move on.
We give thanks not for evil
But for all the good that still exists.
We give thanks not for pain
But that pain and heartache draws us to the One
Who comforts and heals.
We give thanks not for horror or war
But for the peace God provides in the midst of it all.
We give thanks not for hate
But for the love we know inside when we ask Jesus to live within
Filling us with healing, help and hope.
And, looking up, we can give thanks--no matter what.  

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 10:34 AM CST

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