July 13 - What I'm Thankful for Today

@just4him (316996)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 13, 2021 4:22pm CST
Today has been unusual, to say the least. I'm thankful I got to the pool this morning. I'm not doing the fitness center right now. My back won't allow the torture. I also did too much walking yesterday, so I am in a lot of pain with my back. Now for the unusual. I'm thankful I got to ICS - Housing to get the paperwork for my new apartment. My car had a hiccup when I left. The starter almost didn't start. I'm thankful it did. I decided to go to the store on my way home to grab something for my lunch. I came out and my starter died. I went inside to call my son because of course, I didn't have my phone on me. He was more than an hour from home on an Uber run. I asked him to call his girlfriend. She came. Now, everyone knows what happens when you take your car to the garage when you have a problem. They can't find anything wrong with it. I decided to try to start the car once more before she would take me home. It worked and I drove home, put the ice cream in the freezer, and walked over to the new apartment complex with the paperwork. I'm so thankful to get the car home where it will stay until I have a new starter. I called my son when I got back. He's picking me up in the morning to take me to the Y at 5 AM. What a wonderful son I have to crawl out of his nice cozy bed and take me to the pool at that hour of the morning. I told him I could message my friend and let her know I wouldn't be back until further notice. He said NO. He didn't want me to change my routine. We both know that would cause weight gain. Isn't he wonderful? He's also taking me to his place tomorrow so I can get the laundry done. I'm also thankful for the beautiful dragonfly broach/pendant that arrived in the mail today from a dear myLotter for my birthday. Thank you so much @kobesbuddy. It's beautiful. I love it. Okay, that's been my day today. Unusual. How was your day? What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me of the gift I received today.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jul 21
The problem with a starter, it can hit and miss at times, before it actually breaks. I had this happen, you never know when the silly thing will give problems! You are very welcome, Valerie I liked the red broach better than the pink, so that's the one I wanted you to have:)
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jul 21
It's perfect. Especially since the birthstone is the ruby. Thank you. I love it.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jul 21
@just4him And see? I didn't even know that ruby was your birthstone, but the Lord did!
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
@kobesbuddy Other than the opal for October, it's my favorite birthstone.
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@Deepizzaguy (102381)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jul 21
I am grateful for the rain that came to my neighborhood this afternoon to cool off the heavy heat this morning.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
I'm glad the rain cooled things off.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jul 21
@Deepizzaguy I'm sure it was. Rain usually helps cool things down.
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@Deepizzaguy (102381)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jul 21
@just4him It was a huge relief from the heat.
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@kaylachan (69100)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jul 21
Happy birthday? And, yeah.... it's been an interesting few days.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
My birthday is next Monday. The gift arrived a week early. I hope your interesting days were interesting and not of the unusual variety.
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@LadyDuck (471188)
• Switzerland
14 Jul 21
I hope you can have your car fixed soon, it is a problem when every time you do not know if the car will start. This brooch is beautiful.
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@LadyDuck (471188)
• Switzerland
15 Jul 21
@just4him I am sure that your son and his friend will be able to fix your car.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
I hope so too. My son is taking care of it with a friend of his. Thank you. I love it.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jul 21
@LadyDuck Yes, they will. He only needs to find the time to do it. My son said it's easy to change the starter.
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@Dena91 (16587)
• United States
14 Jul 21
I am glad you were able to get your car home. Hope the starter will be an easy fix for you. That is a lovely dragonfly broach from @Kobesbuddy. I am glad your son is able to keep you on track at the Y I am thankful for God's word, how it helps me stay on the right coarse during the day and bring comfort and peace when I am struggling.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. He's fixing my car today. I agree. God's Word helps me stay the course too.
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• Rupert, Idaho
14 Jul 21
Sorry to hear about your car's issues...that can be scary and frustrating. That's so sweet of him to to do that for you! And she sent a very pretty dragonfly....that's awesome!
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. Yes, they can. He's getting the car fixed today. Thank you, it's lovely.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jul 21
@MommyOfEli2013 That can be expensive. Thank you.
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• Rupert, Idaho
14 Jul 21
@just4him No problem...and I understand the car issues; had plenty of them with our car. Had to get two tires replaced and then an alignment done this month on ours. But I agree about the jewelry...it looks very lovely
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 21
That's a beautiful brooch!
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. Yes, it is.
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@tinym8 (420)
• United States
17 Jul 21
Lucky you getting that beautiful pendant! Pendants are my favorite jewelry. You surely have a very attentive and loving son. I hope your car will be alright for you. Cars can be such a nuisance when they break down. We depend on them so much. Today I am thankful for my own son.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jul 21
Thank you. Yes, he's a treasure. It'll be fine when it's fixed. I'm glad you're thankful for your son.
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
14 Jul 21
How long will it take before you get the new starter?
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
I don't know. My son is working out the details with a friend of his who has a garage.
@cacay1 (83365)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jul 21
So nice , caring, thoughtful and lovely son of yours. I hope your back is okay and all other else this day.
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@cacay1 (83365)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Jul 21
@just4him, oh my, are you going to your doctor or you already have pain reliever medicine. I hope you're well.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 21
@cacay1 No, I'm not going to the doctor. However, if it persists, I'll call the chiropractor. Right now Ibuprofen works well.
@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Yes, he is. It's still painful. Thank you.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Jul 21
Lovely pin from Kharla! You do have a wonderful son. I hope you get that starter replaced soon. Our younger son returned from Maine and stopped by to tell us all about it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 21
@just4him I’m happy you love it. It’s very pretty. Happy your car is getting repaired, too.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 21
@DianneN Thank you. I'm planning to wear it on Sunday. Thank you. I just don't know when it will be repaired. His friend is a busy man.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. I love it. He's getting the car fixed today. That's great your son got home and told you all about his trip.
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@JudyEv (339199)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jul 21
That's a very beautiful gift. I'm sure it lifted your spirits just to receive it. And your son really is one-in-a-million.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. I love it. Yes, he is. He's getting my car fixed today.
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
15 Jul 21
That is beautiful! Happy Birthday! Your son sounds wonderful...but then you raised him.
@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jul 21
Thank you. My birthday is Monday. Yes, he is.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jul 21
So sorry about your back pain. I hope you get relief soon. You are blessed with a wonderful and loving son. Hope things get back to normal soon. Thankful for the butterflies.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. I hope so. Right now, I'm in serious pain. Yes, I am. I'm glad you have butterflies in the garden.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
@CarolDM I am, thank you.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jul 21
@just4him Take care of yourself.
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@jstory07 (139396)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Jul 21
That dragonfly broach is beautiful.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. Yes, it is.
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@wolfgirl569 (105674)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jul 21
Glad the car started for you. That is a lovely broach.
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@just4him (316996)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jul 21
Thank you. My son is getting it fixed today. Thank you, I really love it.
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