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So here we are in the middle of summer.  Here in Texas the heat has been unbearable while the ground drys out and the temps seldom fall below the mid 90's.  This, for me, has been a year of breakage.  My air conditioner went out the first week of June, followed by my water heater on the same day that my main water supply pipe broke  and poured water onto the ground under my house for six or more hours before it was discovered.  The riding mower has broken down more times than it has been used and my car failed inspection because the tires were showing the steel belt along the sides.  Then sadly, one of my pets died of kidney failure a few weeks ago. 

 In spite of all of these things going wrong in my life, there have been some good things happen too.  My nephew and his wife are getting ready to become new parents in a month or so for the first time. One of my neices announced she is getting married next June (if she can wait).  I started a facebook site where I was able to connect with my  brothers children whom I have not spoken with for way to many years as well as with an dear longtime friend that I have not seen or spoken with for several years.  I was also awarded my SSI Disability and should be getting my first check soon and be able to pay back all the people that were there for me financially over the last year and a half.  I have been working a part time job from my home through a company called NTI who does work with people who are home bound or have disabilities that prevent them from working at a regular facility.  It isn't much but it has helped.

In closing I would like to say, as hard as this year seemed as I went through it I still feel much more fortunate than many others and try to thank the Almighty as often as possible.  I look to my lord to guide me and give me direction when my faith is wavering and I am sure that is one of the reasons I am able to see the good in spite of the bad or unfortunate things that have been laid in my path.  Bless you all and thank you to those who have continued to contact me here with good wishes and words of encouragement and friendship.