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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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Nothing like doing without to make you thankful

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We had one week of craziness at the Pate household. Our waterline was accidentally cut so we had a day without running water (no flushing toilets, washing hands, etc). Our van's radiator developed a hole in it and we did without a van for two and 1/2 days. You have to do some fancy car juggling when your family is going in many different directions. Then, Dirk.... our 7 1/2 year old snoodle developed another ear infection and sneezed more than not. Well, the plumber repaired the pipes. Gerald's automotive repaired our radiator and we have it back once again. Orr animal hospital gave Dirk a shot, ear drops, and doubled his dosage of allergy medication. The sneezing has stopped. Enjoy the silence, Rachel
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My garden

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This is another way I have stayed busy this summer. In the far left, you can see part of my waterfall that dumps into the pond below. The hillside, which you can only see a small part of it here, is full of flowers and veggies. I love my garden and the joy of getting food out of it for my family and seeing humming birds and butterflies enjoying the flowers.
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My Bluebirds

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Well, I do claim them. I do love them. And, actually they do come when I call them. So, I say, "Bluebird, bluebird" and they come because they know that I have a plate full of mealworms. I suppose I could say "hotdog, hotdog" and they would still come. It makes no difference to me. Apparently, the baby bluebirds listen for me as well as they too come within 15 seconds of me calling. This is just one of the many blessings I enjoy. May you see your "bluebird" today. Blessings, Rachel
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