Let's Count Our Blessings

Will do, thanks.

My thoughts are with you and your family, too.  It's only when we come close to losing a loved one, that we realise how much they mean to us.  My wife and I separated in November, 1985 and jsut when we were talking about making a frsh start, she had to go into hospital 'for tests'  She died there, just six days later, and I had to help my family pick up the pieces and help them to be strong, at a time when I felt anything but strong.  God's loving care helps see us through, and although there have been some hard times, I thank Him for His Many Blessings.  We all go through some terrible experiences, but please try to hold onto this thought:  Gold is made pure by being tried in the fire, and so it is with us.  Each trial surmounted helps make us better people, and without them the real beauty of life would be lost.

That is so true Alan. There is a lesson in every trial that we are to learn. We need to ponder that message and move forward.

It's a great message Alan. Sorry to hear about what happened to your wife. I agree that the trials of life make us better people. Alot of the people on this site have had terrible trials to deal with and they are very special people.

Septics Ruth, as in sepitic tanks ie:- yanks.

Sorry to hear that Wolf, seems to be happening all over the place. What is with those politicians anyway? They don't know a good thing when they have it.

Same here Wolf - it's political correctness gone mad. My cousin is a nursery teacher in Smethwick and he has to sing Baa Baa Pink Sheep have you any spots!!!