Sane, Simple, Sacred: A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Out and about early....

ready and waiting for my husband's cardioversion.

Competent and cheerful nurses and personnel make it easier.

The time comes.

I leave the room and scarcely have time to open the magazine

before I'm summoned back to bedside.

He is groggy, but his heart is back in rhythm.

So thankful for medical knowledge, equipment, facilities, and personnel.

Thankful for another day to live, love and share life with my beloved.

He holds the future in the palm of His hand,
And He has never failed me yet,
I know He's reigning and still has control,
So why should I worry or fret?

(words as I recall them from an "old" Gaither song)

16 comments:

Crown of BeautyJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Dear friend, I am happy to hear that Gary is doing fine. Yes, indeed... we need to be so thankful for another day. And especially since each day is a fresh opportunity to experience His loving mercies and heart of compassion. Love, Lidia
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Crown of BeautyJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Dear friend, I am happy to hear that Gary is doing fine. Yes, indeed... we need to be so thankful for another day. And especially since each day is a fresh opportunity to experience His loving mercies and heart of compassion. Love, Lidia
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Cheryl January 30, 2015 at 8:40 AM
Good news. I love how you write about your beloved. Oh yes, another day is nothing to take for granted!
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FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:18 AM
** Thankful for another day to live, love and share life with my beloved. **

You are both blessed. Life and love are precious.

FlowerLady
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Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Thankful for this good news.

Deanna
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SandyJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM
What did I miss, Rebecca? Gary was having trouble again with his heart? Thankful and rejoicing that he is doing well now but so sorry to learn about this.
Love you~
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Breathing In GraceJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Oh, so grateful that the procedure went well and you get to have a peaceful weekend with your hubby. After my special birthday with mine, I sure have missed him this week. Christian husbands are such a blessing, and I know you are to him, too!!!
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MoJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:05 PM
I love that Gaither song.....I should sing it all the time! Glad your hubby is OK now.
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BookieJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Oh, you are having to much these last months to deal with!! Glad this is over for you and hubby and things ticking better now!
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Jerie ArtzJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:34 PM
thankful that your hubby came through this - God is faithful, medicine is wonderful - bless you both!
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SueJanuary 31, 2015 at 4:10 PM
Giving thanks with you, Rebecca! I too am thankful for modern medicine, whom God uses to perform His will! praying for continued healing for you both.
Blessings,
Sue
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Hi Rebecca,
Did not know about your hubbies procedure till now, but so happy to hear they accomplished the
desired result. We will pray for quick healing. It is truly amazing what Drs. can do today, of course,
we know who helps them...............

Blessings hon, Nellie
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Terra February 2, 2015 at 10:49 PM
How good your husband's procedure was a success.
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Antique ART GardenFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:23 PM
Hoping everything is going well, you two are such a great loving couple. Blessings and a hug, Gina
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