Today I am thankful for our great-grandmother’s peaceful passing this week. Katie Fulton was 104 years old. She lived a long and full life. She was a loving christian wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was blessed to see so many generations of her family and her family was blessed to be able to share so many generations with her. I never had the chance to meet her personally, as she has been in a home for the past few years but I’m thankful to have been able to know of her.
Archives for November 2010
Someone You Didn’t Want To Let Go {30 Days of Truth – Day 9}
Today’s Truth: Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Several years ago, I met a great person through my husband. This guy was hard working, and strong in his faith. A true blessing to my life and my best friend.
A lot of people didn’t understand our relationship and thought there was more to it than “just friends”. They felt it was best that we cut our ties and no longer talk with each other.
Eventually, he chose to follow this advice and well I haven’t talked with him since. I understand why he chose to do this, as he was a lot younger and the opinion of his family was extremely important to him.
There is not a day in my life that I don’t miss his friendship, his strong christian guidance, his encouraging words and hugs and his dependability. I am thankful for the season he was a part of my life because it forever changed my faith in God above. I know he is happy in his life and for that I’m thankful and I am also thankful for the brief period I was able to call him my friend.
1 Thes. 5:18 {30 Days of Thankfulness Day 10}
In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thes. 5:18
Need I say more? Giving thanks for ALL He gives to me.
Tongue Swallowing in Seizures {Epilepsy Awareness}
A common myth in Epilepsy is the belief that a person can swallow their tongue. Once upon a time, it was advised that a person place a spoon into the mouth of a seizing person to prevent them from swallowing their tongue. In recent years, Doctors have discovered that this is actually one of the worst things you can do for a seizure patient.
FACT: A person CANNOT SWALLOW their TONGUE. The little piece of skin underneath your tongue prevents it from being swallowed.
FACT: Placing a spoon into a seizing persons mouth can be extremely dangerous. It can gag the person. It can become lodged in the persons throat. It can be jabbed into the back of the mouth causing serious damage.
FACT: The tongue can close over the opening in the throat preventing a person from breathing during a seizure.
The best way to prevent a person from having this happen is to roll them onto their side during a seizure. This allows the tongue to fall forward and remain in a normal position preventing blockage to the throat, thereby preventing blockage of air during seizure. It is also best to try to help a seizing person onto the ground away from sharp or hard objects to prevent further injury during a seizure episode.
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Life In General {30 Days of Thankfulness Day 9}
Today I’m thankful for life in general. It goes by so fast, can end so quickly. Each day is a cherished moment we cannot get back. I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to live, that God has blessed me with as many days as He has, for I know he could come calling at any moment to take me home. I’m thankful for each day with my children, for every moment He allows them to remain here. I hope they live a long life and I do too, so that we are both able to see grandbabies and great-grandbabies and share our great joy and love with them. Life is a wonderful gift and for that I am very thankful.
Someone Who’s Made My Life Worth Living {30 Days of Truth – Day 7}
Today’s truth: Someone who’s made my life worth living for.
Yet another easy one… my three beautiful children. They are my reason for living. I know God gifted them to me to raise and care for. I’m thankful beyond measure for this gift. Without them, I’m sure I’d have other reasons to live but with them my life is so much better. I barely remember life before them and I certainly would not go back there for anything. Every decision I make, every day I rise, every laugh, smile, and tear comes for them. They truly are my life.