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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.&#8221; ~ Romans 6:23 (ESV ~ emphasis mine) This post will be a little about my earthly dad. Yes, I am thankful for the life my earthly dad lived. Even though toward the end (at [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>&#8220;For the wages of sin is death, but the <em>free gift</em> of God is <em>eternal life</em> in Christ Jesus our Lord.&#8221; ~ Romans 6:23 (ESV ~ <em>emphasis mine</em>)</p></blockquote>
<p>This post will be a little about my earthly dad. Yes, I am thankful for the life my earthly dad lived. Even though toward the end (at the tender age of 51), he suffered a lot, but he still lived life with cheer. </p>
<p>If you read my post this past Monday at <a target=_"blank" href="http://lacedwithgrace.com/reflection/life-worth-living/"><strong>Laced with Grace</strong></a>, not all people who are suffering live their life with cheer; they end it before it really started. My dad always you use to say &#8220;You are unique. Only you can do the things God set you out to do&#8221;. I couldn&#8217;t agree more. Although there are people with the same skills you might have, but only <strong>YOU</strong> can do them a specific way. </p>
<p>David is talking in <a target=_"blank" href="http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Psalm+139">Psalm 139</a> exactly about the same thing &#8216;I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made&#8230;&#8217; (v. 14). Believe me, some days I wish our Lord would call me home, because life is just too stressful. But then again, I praise Him also for the days I am here; to share about Him and His unconditional love. Yup, I am thankful for life&#8230;</p>
<p>What are you thankful for this week? Please share your thoughts by leaving your link below to your Thankful Thursday post.</p>
<p>Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Life might be not what you have hoped for, but you are fearfully made in His image&#8211;your life is a gift <img src='http://www.eph2810.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  &#8230;</p>
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<td class="blenza-td" width="33%" align="left" valign="top">1. <a href="http://unequalmarriage.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)</a><br />2. <a href="http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-life.html" target="_blank">Denise</a><br />3. <a href="http://apronsenorita.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday_18.html" target="_blank">Yoli ~ Apron Senorita</a><br />4. <a href="http://Debsdailydribble.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Debbie @ The Way We Are</a><br />5. <a href="http://following31.blogspot.com/2009/11/we-were-able-to-make-it-to-bible-study.html" target="_blank">Rita @Following 31</a><br />6. <a href="http://thefruitsofthespirit.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-of-prayer.html" target="_blank">Melanie</a><br />7. <a href="http://lilyvalley-karen.blogspot.com" target="_blank">karen/lily valley</a><br />8. <a href="http://truthngraceministries.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursdays_18.html" target="_blank">Karen@Living Life</a><br />9. <a href="http://1homeschool.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday_18.html" target="_blank">Tammy</a><br />10. <a href="http://charread09.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/thankful-thursday-encouragement-3/" target="_blank">Charmaine(The Road Back)</a><br />11. <a href="http://www.brokenforgod.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Holly(Broken for God)</a><br />12. <a href="http://womentakingastand.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-gods-word.html" target="_blank">Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand</a><br />13. <a href="http://www.piasjournal.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday_19.html" target="_blank">Pia</a><br />14. <a href="http://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/2009/11/snowman-soup.html" target="_blank">It Feels Like Chaos</a><br />15. <a href="http://amysblahblahblogging.blogspot.com/2009/10/things-i-love-thursday_22.html" target="_blank">Amys blah, blah, blogging</a><br />16. <a href="http://www.heartchoices.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-life.html" target="_blank">Debbie @ Heart Choices</a><br />17. <a href="http://iamjanujennifer.blogspot.com/2009/11/youre-welcome.html" target="_blank">Janujennifer</a></td>
<td class="blenza-td" width="33%" align="left" valign="top">18. <a href="http://goodluckhomepage.com/?p=157" target="_blank">milette</a><br />19. <a href="http://einujackie.blogspot.com/2009/11/tt-strength.html" target="_blank">eikcaj- strength</a><br />20. <a href="http://lifewithbipolardisorder.blogspot.com/2009/11/resting-in-gods-love.html" target="_blank">Nancie</a><br />21. <a href="http://bornagainandblessed.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LivingforGod</a><br />22. <a href="http://www.atamalar.net" target="_blank">memur</a><br />23. <a href="http://acollectionofdays.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-19-november.html" target="_blank">a collection of days</a><br />24. <a href="http://gracefancubit.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday.html" target="_blank">Amazing Grace</a><br />25. <a href="http://www.wildflowerthinking.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Janet @ Wildflower Thinking</a><br />26. <a href="http://hearts-in-training.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Loni @ Hearts In Training</a><br />27. <a href="http://cricketscornertwo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terri Sue</a><br />28. <a href="http://dawnsdailylife.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday_19.html" target="_blank">Dawn&#8217;s Daily Life </a><br />29. <a href="http://myangelskisses.com/?p=1009" target="_blank">Cara @ Angel&#8217;s Kisses</a><br />30. <a href="http://annmarie-my7thheaven.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursdayupdate.html" target="_blank">7thheaven4chinadolls&#038;1gentleman</a><br />31. <a href="http://themagoosnews.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Loren</a><br />32. <a href="http://pileofsmiles.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Saleslady371</a><br />33. <a href="http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday.html" target="_blank">angie &#8211; Annies Home </a><br />34. <a href="http://marshahmusings.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Marsha</a></td>
<td class="blenza-td" width="33%" align="left" valign="top">35. <a href="http://susan-onedayatatime.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Susan @ one day at a time</a><br />36. <a href="http://www.sallyosmusings.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Sallyo</a><br />37. <a href="http://thegreengreek.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-life.html" target="_blank">Irene</a><br />38. <a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/2009/11/prayers-for-anissa/" target="_blank">Amanda @ High Impact Mom(For Anissa)</a><br />39. <a href="http://quoththerav3.blogspot.com/2009/11/much-better-today.html" target="_blank">becky aka theRAV</a><br />40. <a href="http://raindropsrainbows.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">bp</a><br />41. <a href="http://beingwoven.blogspot.com/2009/11/thank-you.html" target="_blank">~ linda @ Being Woven</a><br />42. <a href="http://proverbs-31-wife.blogspot.com/2009/11/another-thankful-thursday.html" target="_blank">Katrina @ Proverbs 31 Mommy &#038; Wife &#8211; love comments, will return them!</a><br />43. <a href="http://www.faithfultojesus.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Wendy @ Faith&#8217;s Firm Foundation</a><br />44. <a href="http://www.amazingadventuresawait.com" target="_blank">Erica</a><br />45. <a href="http://shoresend.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-birthday-grandma.html" target="_blank">Melinda @ Shore&#8217;s End (100th Bday)</a><br />46. <a href="http://jewelryatalifeuncommon.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thrusday_19.html" target="_blank">Donetta at a Life Uncommon</a><br />47. <a href="http://www.sandys-scriptureandprayer.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday_19.html" target="_blank">Sandy</a><br />48. <a href="http://www.helpingstudentsdotheirbest.blogspot.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday.html" target="_blank">Sandy-Teacher Blog</a><br />49. <a href="http://www.jesulalaine.com/2009/11/thankful-thursday-31.html" target="_blank">JesuLalaine</a><br />50. <a href="http://angelswithwings-tanya.blogspot.com" target="_blank">tanya</a></td>
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