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At our dinner hour each night, my husband or I pray, asking for God’s blessing on or food and thanking Him for His provision. This has become such a part of our routine, even we are out at restaurants, we take time to thank God. It seems to be a small thing, and maybe it is, but to me, it’s a big thing to put God first before we dig into a welcome and yummy looking meal. That food would not be there if God had not provided it. The prayer is a calming way to start what sometimes becomes a chaotic rush to eat and move on with the next thing in life. But for those few minutes, we are quiet, reflecting on God’s goodness and His grace to us in providing for our physical needs.

No news from our grandson. His exams are this week and at the end of the week, he is going to Texas for a gaming conference that he has really looked forward to. I am glad that he still gets to attend that and is feeling well enough to go. It’s only a few days, but he needs that freedom and the feeling that he is not totally out of control of his own life.

I am returning to the doctor today because I had to call about a prescription yesterday and the nurse didn’t like how my cough still sounds. So she wants me to come in and see the doctor and then get the prescription. I tried to tell her that I am asthmatic with double pneumonia, so I think my cough actually sounds normal. But I guess some people aren’t used to what has become reality to me. Anyway, God is in control of this visit and my health so off I go a little later this morning.

I would like to also ask for prayers for my older sister. She called me yesterday after her medical tests came back with some startling results. Her doctor thinks she is bleeding internally and is sending her to see a specialist to eliminate colon cancer and abdominal problems. Please pray for her peace; she doesn’t know the Lord, but she always calls me to pray when things go to pieces in her life.

When you sit down for your meal today, remember that God provided all that is in front of you, the food and the companionship, and be thankful.