Reflections From a Country Girl

For baby boomers and beyond one remembers Kris Kristofferson and Marijohn Wilkins who wrote One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus.  

I was reminded of this song when talking with my sister the other day.  It’s been recorded by MANY people but the words have stayed the same.  

The words are powerful and – for me – more meaningful than ever.  I quote some if them here….

I’m only human, I’m just a woman. 

Help me believe in what I could be 

And all that I am. 

Show me the stairway, I have to climb. 

Lord for my sake, teach me to take 

One day at a time. 

One day at a time sweet Jesus 

That’s all I’m asking from you. 

Just give me the strength 

To do everyday what I have to do. 

Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus 

And tomorrow may never be mine. 

Lord help me today, show me the way 

One day at a time. 

I am finding a new meaning to “one day at a time.”  Wednesday I get out in the real world again…and come back for daily antibiotics, platelets, etc.  I will be taking it one day at a time as I work with the doctors on my next phase of treatment. I am hopeful and encouraged, yet mindful that I have to be thankful for the days, hours, minutes I have. 

My wish for you today is that you not take your days here for granted and seek to find that place in yourself where you are thankful for each moment. 

~ Joellen

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