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rehprof


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On Monday, my Dad took my 16 yo to an appointment (bc the exA couldn't do it...AGAIN).

My Dad is 79. He has replaced my well pump, fixed electrical problems, and on monday he brought me newspaper, kindling, and 1/2 cord of wood...because I was out of firewood.

So despite the terrible weather, and fear of losing power, I know I will be warm. I have both the kitchen wood cook stove going and the wood stove going downstairs...and no need to ration my firewood. Thank god for my Dad. Today I'm not afraid. Oh, and I have plenty of food. 

In gratitude, 

RP



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Cathyinaz


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God bless your dad and God blessed you

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Hi RR

'I am glad you are safe and warm. What a special caring Dad you have!!!!

Thank you fro the uplifting posting .  I said a prayrer for your family this morning. 



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Betty

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I don't live in blizzard country but I can relate to that cord of wood - I came home from work one day to find a cord of wood stacked neatly in my backyard. Hubby was in the hospital with severe heart problems & didn't have any disability income, had two small children, I was working a min wage job and was having to choose between paying the mortgage, feeding my children, paying the utility bill, etc. Found out later that it was my 70yo Father-in-law - he had driven over 200 miles to bring us the wood that he had cut & split himself.

Shortly after, I got really sick (stress related from working 3 jobs) & spent a wk in the hospital myself. When I came home from the hospital, someone had been in my house, loaded the fireplace with wood ready to be lit.

Blessings come in many forms - some so small that most people wouldn't even recognize them as blessings.



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milkwood


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We have log fires here as well - and 'tending the hearth' reaches into my soul in one of the most natural way imaginable. I know that AH gets a similar feeling when he is out cutting wood as well.

What a wonderfully loving and caring thing for someone to come and do for you. Thank you for posting, I can feel the warmth!

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Pushka


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HUGS I'm soooo glad everything has worked out ok!! You and your family are safe, warm and fed!!!

Hugs P :)

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working this program brings me close and closer to being like your dads.  Grateful.   ((((hugs))))smile



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