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Lessons learned the first 50 years

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I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50.   I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. .  I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment.   (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people.   When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on.  (Romans 12 : 18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. )  I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God
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My first 1/2 Marathon..my first race

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Today, I ran in my first 1/2 marathon. I completed 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 27 minutes. After completing a 1/2 marathon, I have learned a few things. 1. Shoes and music are two of the most important things you need to run well. 2.I am so glad there was Gatorade and water every 2 miles. 3. I found out that I could run more than 2 hours without my bladder exploding, as it tries to convince me otherwise... 4. I have a husband that I think would follow me to Spain if he had to...down town Atlanta with at least 13, 000 people is crazy enough... 5. I am so proud that I did it! 6. I am thankful for good peer pressure.... thanks, Kathy Lee!
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Days like that....

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Sometimes you just have days like that. Yesterday was that kind of day. I just felt weepy, kind of out of sorts...a depression for various reasons. I had to make John-Michael's yearly MRI appointment. He goes in Thursday, Jan. 13 th . I try not to think that there will be any negative changes to the tumors, but his increased nerve pain has me wondering. I also had to make his yearly appointment with the NF ( neurofibromatosis ) specialist. He can't get in before the end of March. That was both disappointing and surprising. My family is still grieving the loss of Michael, and some forgetting to grieve as those who DO have hope...knowing we will see him once again. It hurts to see others hurt. There are friends going through their own various trials that make me feel heavy hearted. Sometimes there are just days like that. That's when I try to remind myself that God delights in me (Psalm 18:19)...and that He is STRONG and He is Loving... (Psalm 62: 11-12)... . And Finally....
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Remembering Michael

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Our nephew, 18 year old, Michael, died suddenly and unexpectantly two weeks ago. It seems so unfair for him to go so early. One week before he passed away, he went to see a pastor and made a confession of faith. Russell had to speak at Michael’s funeral this past week. I thought you all might like to read what he told them. Thanks for praying for the whole family. Good evening. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Russell and I am Michael’s Uncle. I don’t know how much you might know about me, but if you heard it from Michael, it might not be true. You see, I don’t know what stories his mother told him about me and our growing up together, but I do know that anytime she needed to threaten Michael with the worst punishment she could think of, she would tell him, “I’m going to send you to live with your Uncle Russell.” And apparently, that would do the trick. So if what you know about me comes from Michael, please get a second opinion. Let me begin by telling you what Bishop B
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