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> It is hard not to be thankful today. Three years ago this month, my 80 year
> old mother passed away and a deer old friend of the family which most of you
> have heard me talk about, Mr. Penny, likewise when home to be with the Lord.
> He was 78 and our Sunday school teacher and probably the most Godly man I
> have personally ever known. I wonder what they are having in Heaven today
> for their celebration. I know a bunch of people who are there and I am very
> envious they are personally dining with Jesus. I was thinking last night,
> and this morning, that I am thankful I am not afraid any longer. Those who
> have never experienced anxiety attacks or panic attacks cannot appreciate
> how wonderful it feels not to be under perpetual fearfulness. Depression is
> something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. I am also thankful for the
> way out of depression that He offers through prayer that three and a half
> years ago, I knew nothing about. It is wonderful to be a Christian. I'd
> sing to you one of my favorite songs that starts out, Oh isn't it wonderful
> to be a Christian, isn't it wonderful to be God's child, but if I did start
> singing, I'm afraid the offerings would go down and we can't have that.
> Hope everybody is praying Denver beats Dallas today. That would be
> something to be very thankful for but I have a feeling it may not turn out
> the way I hope it does. I am also thankful to be an American. I am also
> thankful today that I don't live around the Great Lakes or in the state of
> main. Chester has been up since early this morning talking to himself, and
> to anybody who will listen, and whistling all sorts of short little tunes
> trying to get someone to answer him. He blows his nose, coughs, and
> pretends he is sick, too, and then laughs about the whole thing. He'll get
> some turkey later today when we eat this evening. This year, for the first
> time, we are frying the turkey so I am interested to see how it tastes
> compared to what we have always done in years passed.
>
> Phil.
>
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