The Day after Thanksgiving, 2016

I am going to write about yesterday (Thanksgiving Day) and how special it was for me.  Agustin and I were picked up by Ruthie to go to her home for early pictures.  One of my long time friends, Keith Thienemann, whom I have sung with over  many years, is a professional photographer.  He asked me if he could photograph me as a gift.  I was really never in a "photo shoot" before, but, he was so artistic and volunteered to photograph our whole family as they showed up for Thanksgiving dinner.  I will always be grateful for his generosity and care for this situation.
Dinner was wonderful.  Everyone made everything without my help...for years I would stuff and bake  the turkeys but this year, I was the "queen".  These days I cannot eat much at one time, so served myself carefully avoiding any fat or lots of sugar.  Sarah made so many delicious pies, but "MIMI" could not indulge.
After dinner, my niece presented me with a booklet of letters from all the family members who had written personal letters to me.  What  a treat that was as I began to read their thoughts and endearing comments about their relationship with me over the years.  I will treasure that for as long as I have.  Even the wee ones drew pictures for "MIMI".
As is common to my situation after I eat (I now take pancreatic enzyme capsules prescribed by the doctor) I tend to have abdominal pain and bloating but not quite as severe.  Wearing snug pants around my waist is not comfortable, so, our son Paul went to our house and picked up my nightgown and bathrobe and brought it back for me to change into:)  These kids really spoiled me and I was so much more comfortable "lounging" with them in my night clothes:):):)😄😄😄
I slept well last night, only waking up ONCE with no negative thoughts or "dark" thoughts of the future.  God keeps us going with all the prayers that are being prayed these days and I am so thankful!  I have to tell myself the truth that if I expect God to hold me in the "palm of His hand", I must let Him:)  Each day counts. 

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

Matthew 6:34The Voice (VOICE)

³⁴ So do not worry about tomorrow. Let tomorrow worry about itself. Living faithfully is a large enough task for today.