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Still here!
Yet only recently has ol' Debra returned to her normal self. My, but it's odd living inside a body and mind which you don't recognize-- fuzzy-headed, a feeling of not wanting to do what you once did and legs which feel 'iffy'.
But again, I'm slowly coming back.
Though ok, a bit tweaked after having lived with this stranger for 6 months. I'm more filled with gratitude for all the healthy decades God gave me and full of compassion for others who, also, are ill. I understand their hardships much better now, so color me thankful.
Also? I'm back to reading books, decluttering, feeding the outside birds and gardening. Just step by step, ok. But whew, took forever to return there and required much patience and forgiveness of myself while waiting.
Anyway! I've watched tons of lovely shows since December. These have felt like gifts from God (I've even left out many!). We subbed to Hallmark Plus during Dec. and Jan.--all those movies and series felt like much needed daily medicine.
So here you go, just a sampling, below, of movies and videos which helped encourage me these past difficult months. It's as though God made certain I discovered them.
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Texas Country Reporter. Oh my, I've probably watched 50 of these, that is, the ones before Bob and Kelli retired. Did you enjoy Charles Kuralt's program? Guaranteed (well...) you'll love these; even Bob's voice is similar. But warning: These videos are highly addictive and I'm not surprised they've run for over 50 years.
The Lady, The Wolf and the Mountains (Loved this one so much, I bought her book on Kindle and devoured it in 2 days.)
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Other Youtube Videos:
A Single Woman's Tiny Home (I liked her decor)
The Well Studio (these are incredibly comforting)
Movies We Enjoyed:
Marriage Made In Heaven (one of the most unique movies I've seen)
Runt (adorable Australian girl and dog story)
Still Mine (a lesson for not waiting too late to prepare for old age)
Great Gilly Hopkins (an old-fashioned film and Kathy Bates is marvelous as always)
Ride Like a Girl
A Brilliant Young Mind
Rory McIlroy
Cowgirls and Angels
Rocky Road
Heart of Champions
I Can Only Imagine 2
Wedding Bells (w/ Danica McKellar. Can be watched on Youtube)
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And as always, a huge thanks to those of you who've shown me you care all these months!
3 comments:
Debra! It's so lovely to see you posting again. Thank you for the update. Such a wonderful answer to prayer to read that you are doing better.
It IS good to see you posting again. I've been intermittent in reading blogs the past 6-8 months too. I have been praying for you, that you were healing. I've also dealt with an ablation, two surgeries, a 12 inch tumor removal, along with several smaller ones, biopsies and another surgery coming up in August. Thankfully all were benign but still lots of healing and discomfort. All in these past months. I'm so thankful for the Lord being with us through it all and like you, so very grateful to my sweet husband for doing virtually everything around here.
I've rarely been on Facebook but I'm trying to be more regular at reading blogs. I'll continue to pray for you my friend and I'm sorry I haven't been here for you over your past few months of misery.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Hello Dear Debra! I'm still here, too. Our wonderful Lord is taking care of all of us! Sometimes I look at the calendar and simply shake my head. I don't know where the past 6 months have gone, but maybe that's all part of God's plan. I praise Him for bringing you out of the fog to your familiar self. It sure can be a trip, but as you said, it definitely helps us to understand what others experience and it makes us more than grateful for our lives and loved ones!! Continued prayers for you, dear friend. My list has grown longer and longer--there are so many needs and so many sweet answers. Thank you for sharing some of your favorite things to watch. If there "Debra approved" I will like them. Love to you and your family. (Please keep praying for my therapy and for wisdom for my doctors.)
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