I was so tired of autumn décor since it's been out for two months and since we aren't having any company for Thanksgiving, I thought I would just put my snowmen out. I love, love, love snowmen. Well, one thing led to another and by the end of the day the tree was up. We didn't put one up last year so seeing all of the ornaments and talking about where they were from was lots of fun. I really enjoyed putting it up together.
Everything else is out too and "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!" I have never, ever put the tree up this early and I'm sure by Christmas I'll be really tired of it but I'm sure loving turning the lights in the room off and just enjoying the tree.
Thank you to everyone who asked about my tests. All the biopsies came back clear-no cancer! The nurse told me they removed 12-15 polyps in my esophagus! No wonder my throat hurt for awhile! My 6 month cardiologist visit is this morning and then hopefully we're done with doctors for a long while. The insurance company told me this morning that once again I've met my out of pocket for the year so I don't have to pay a co-pay. f course it's the end of the year and we start over in January. You really don't want to hear what our out-of-pocket is. It's outrageous!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends and I hope the rest of you have a lovely week. I have much to be thankful for this year and every year.
"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15
Blessings,
Betsy
Great news, Betsy. I'm so glad everything was negative. And I'm glad you got that scheduled when you did. 19 polyps - wow! I love your tree and I don't think it's too early. If you enjoy it, do it. I love snowmen also. We got a new tree last year right after Christmas. It is a prelit one and the Hubs set it up so we could see the different lights. I love multi colored lights but when we flipped it to all white, I told him I saw a snowman tree next year. We are going to my sister's on Saturday after Thanksgiving, so I just might put up my tree on Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dennis
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Sharon
Our tree has been up for a while. I usually have it up the first weekend in November. I love looking at and all our ornaments. Each one has a memory for us, so it's very special to us. I always like to turn all the lights off and just light up the tree. It makes me smile. It is a reminder to me of how Love and Salvation was made flesh, so many years ago. Merry Christmas! :) I am so thankful you are ok. Many prayers have been sent your way sweet friend. ((hugs)) Blessings always
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your tests Betsy! Hoping your doctor visit today is a breeze. Yes, medical expenses are outrageous.
ReplyDeleteI love putting up a tree and decorating it - so many memories associated with all the ornaments.
Wishing you and Dennis a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy!!
I got my little snowman out, too, when it snowed here.
ReplyDeleteGood news on the test results Betsy. I hope your appointment went well today. We have met our deductible too, well having my son in the hospital for five days in August helped but boy did we pat a lot for that. I think if you enjoy your decorations being up then it is perfect timing. Mine will go up this weekend as it is the only time I have to do it. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for putting out your tree and yes, I know how one thing leads to another. I will be taking down fall on Friday and then the fun of Christmas really begins. Your tree is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is really, really a great news that everything is fine.. we are also noting have company in Thanksgiving..
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Oh Goodie! I love seeing your tree and now am looking forward to getting mine up...maybe this Saturday...or Friday! I am thanking the Lord for your good test results and am praying your doctor's appointment went well this morning! You and yours are in my thoughts with love and I pray you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving celebration! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThrilled to hear that your test results were good - definitely a praise prayer just in time for Thanksgiving service.
ReplyDeleteMost people in this area have their outdoor decorations up already because the weather has been so nice. I plan to put up my tree this weekend. It hasn't been up for two or three years.
I am SO glad to hear that your tests came back clear. That is TRULY something to be thankful for this year!
ReplyDeleteIf your tree makes you happy, GO FOR IT!!!! Enjoy! It's beautiful.
Will get out Christmas tree over the weekend hopefully. Megan wants to go see the lights lit up in Canby park this weekend so will see what the weather is like. Heard some Christmas music in KFC when I was eating with my friend Tamara this evening. I love snowmen too! And saw a few Precious Moments items at Walgreens but my PM nativity set is enough. It's huge and still out....rarely do I put it away...one of these days I might!? Happy weekend and blessed thanksgiving to you, my sweet friend. So glad your med tests came back ok! SWEET! Thankful Dennis brought all your festive items up for you. Hugs to both of you!
ReplyDeleteNot too early Betsy, you've two Christmases to make up, so enjoy dear sister, enjoy the beautiful promise of our Saviour's birth, wonderful indeed the true peace and joy in our Lord Jesus' coming.
ReplyDeletePraise God also for answered prayers in your results, how gracious our Loving Father is, His mercy endureth forever, from everlasting to everlasting to His children's children.
Hugs and prayers for His ongoing mercies dear friend.
Shaz in Oz.x
Lots of people around us have Christmas Decorations out NOW this year..... I will put mine up NEXT week... I want to get Thanksgiving finished (since we have company coming) before decorating.... But I don't blame you for getting yours done early.... Glad your sweet hubby helped you...
ReplyDeleteGreat news on your test results.... Hope the cardiologist report is good too.....
Happy Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for YOU.
Hugs,
Betsy
Happy to hear that no negative things happened in the test. Beautiful tree surrounded with beautiful lights:)
ReplyDeleteIt's not too early if it brings you joy. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThrilled to hear you got some good news Betsy! I hate it when stores start Christmas early, but at home I have some of my Christmas stuff up ALL year because they make me happy 😊 so go for it! Wishing you a very blessed Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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Aimee
Oh, PRAISE GOD for this wonderful news! I am so thankful there is no cancer, all glory be to Jesus! He is so faithful to answer the prayers of His trusting children. And, no, I surely don't think you are too early to put up your Christmas stuff! We are doing the same thing here at our house! Zach is SO excited. I got to wrap a bunch of his presents tonight, and, oh, it just meant so much to me. How I thank God for the abundant gift of seeing another Christmas season with my precious family. I pray for many, many more happy, healthy years...for you and your dear hubby and for us here, too. Sending much love and many hugs to you, sweet friend! Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your friends tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeletethank goodness for insurance. what would you have to pay without? some people aren't so lucky.
ReplyDeleteIm thankful for you Betsy! SO happy you are cancer free!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Our tree got put up last night too. We usually do it right after Thanksgiving but that is when Mike and Melissa and girls could come over so they got it down from the attic in the garage and helped decorate it. Now I need to take down my fall decorations! They don't go too well together! Nancy
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely not too early if it is what you want! Love your tree skirt!
ReplyDeleteYay no cancer! I'm doing the Snoopy dance for you! God is good and your tree is very pretty. Have a blessed Sunday.
ReplyDeletePraising God with you, dear Betsy! As I am catching up on your blog posts, I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news of the results! Thank you Lord! I don't think it is too early at all to put up the Christmas lights, it brings such a joy into the otherwise dark days of this season. I love your beautiful tree rug too! Such fun to reminisce over the ornaments hung too! Many blessings and hugs to you dear friend :)
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