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Thankful Thursday - Words of Comfort

Thankful Thursday - Words of Comfort


October is breast cancer awareness month. As far as I knew, there had been no history of breast cancer in my family ...until my aunt was diagnosed this past month. She had her surgery less than two weeks ago and thankfully is doing well and recuperating nicely. I spoke with her yesterday and she shared the words to a song written by Gloria Gaither that had provided such comfort to her. When I saw what lay before me, Lord, I cried, what will I do? I thought He would just remove it, but He gently led me through. Without fire there's no refining; without…
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Debbie Petras
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Save Money on Exercise Equipment

Save Money on Exercise Equipment


Have you spent money on exercise equipment and then hardly ever used it? The stationary bike that you were going to use every day… now sits accumulating dust. How about those infomercials that entice you to buy the exercise DVDs, promising to get you in the best shape? I ’ve picked up my phone or ordered them online many times. Check out the evidence in this picture. Now, I’m not saying that if you use them, they won’t work … because they do work. But the problem is; you have to use them. Take a look at my garage. I have a mountain bike, an electric bike (…
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Debbie Petras
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Don't Give Up!

Don't Give Up!


Giving up is not an option. I want to learn that lesson ... and I want to learn it well so I don't forget. Last week, I had a slight injury. I fell down the stairs. Or I should say ... I slipped down the stairs. My husband Greg is always warning me to hold the rail because he sees how I tend to move quickly and I'm usually doing several things at once. Like carrying things with both hands and not holding the railing. I've had a few near slips but this time ... I did it. I landed on my bottom and my camera and papers went flying. My elbow, leg…
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Debbie Petras
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