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Deborah Hawkins, penned Debra Renée Byrd, began writing after a blank book project in elementary school and never stopped, fashioning stories based on her favorite TV shows and movies before creating more original works. She studied at the University of the Arts and Florida State University before settling down and graduating from Temple University. She now resides in her hometown of Dover, DE, where she spends most of her time at work or at church. She loves fantasies, superheroes, is a trekkie and a brown coat. She loves television and lives for Final Fantasy video games, having collected most of them. She has read a myriad of authors, and her favorite authors change whenever she finds a new book that changes her life... "When you can't run, you crawl. When you can't crawl...well, you know the rest." -Tracey, Firefly, "The Message"

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

50 Days of Pray: Delaware

Welcome to the 50 Days of Pray! I am representing the Small Wonder: Delaware!

Thanks so much to Mark Koopmans for this idea! It's really cool how many people signed up from around the country, and even some from around the world!

This has been a weird year for me with many ups and downs, so I want to end the year on a happy note and express the things I am happy for (for which I am happy lol).

I am thankful for my family, crazy though they may be.

I am thankful for my best friends and our friends with whom we've been hanging with for what feels like 30 days straight. The bond we have is strong, and it's good to know there are people you can be yourself around completely.

I'm thankful for health. This time last year I had laryngobronchitis and couldn't speak for about 10 days. That was emotionally painful. This year, I still have a bronchitis flare up, but I can talk! Don't know what you go til it's gone.

And I'm very grateful to the reason for this season, Jesus, who came down to Earth so that we all could live again. When things aren't exactly going how I would like them to, I try to remember to be grateful for at least that, because He didn't have to do it, but that's how much He loves us.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Year, and I will see you guys in 2014. :)

29 comments:

Empty Nest Insider said...

It's nice to be surrounded by wonderful family and friends. I hope that your bronchitis goes away soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Debra!

Julie

Anonymous said...

Hi, Debra! All wonderful things to be thankful for. I hope you don't lose your voice this year.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Amen!
Glad you have your voice and good friends to share the season with.
Merry Christmas, Debra.

Mark Koopmans said...

Aloha Debra,

(and I was wondering why things were so quiet last Christmas :)

*Happy* to hear you're much better and THANKS for all you did to make 50 States a success :)

Merry Christmas, and have a Happy, vocal New Year :)

Ella said...

I am happy you have your voice back! Merry Christmas Debra! Enjoy your world and be happy~

Bish Denham said...

Having our health is always a good thing. Merry Christmas from Texas!

Michelle Wallace said...

Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas, Debra!
Writer In Transit

Sarah Foster said...

Glad you have your voice this year and that I've stumbled onto your blog through the 50 States of Pray! Merry Christmas!

Elsie Amata said...

So true, we don't know what we have until it's gone. Merry Christmas!

Huntress said...

so glad Mark came up with this idea. I am loving it, visiting blog posts like yours. Thank you for the opportunity.
A Blessed Day to you and yours.
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Donna Smith said...

Have a truly wonderful Christmas! Thanks for sharing your prayer for this season!

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

I'm glad your health is better this year. Take care and have a Merry Christmas.

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Debra.

xoRobyn

Suzanne said...

Hope you have a blessed Christmas Debra and a noisy New Year :)
Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
xx

Mildred R Holmes said...

Merry Christmas.

Michael Di Gesu said...

What wonderful reasons to be thankful. And the is the time of year to appreciated what Jesus has taught us. WE all should be grateful especially this time of year.

Merry Christmas Debra!

Misha Gerrick said...

Family, friends, health and Jesus: Universal things that those who have them should be grateful for.

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. :-)

Dobson said...

I try every day to be thankful for what is a present. We have no idea how many days we will be blessed by God to be here or healthy. To give thanks daily seems such a small task in relation to the bountiful blessings we enjoy. I wish all God;s richest blessings to you and yours in 2014.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Debra - I hope that throat infection doesn't get worse this year .. look after yourself and carry on enjoy the festivities.

Good luck as we think ahead .. have a happy rest of the seasonal time .. cheers Hilary

cleemckenzie said...

We all have crazy families to be thankful for. So glad you are thankful for yours. Here's to a wonderful 2014 for all of them.

p.s. New follower.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful sentiments! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

StratPlayerCJF said...

Wonderful thoughts! I hope you had a very merry Christmas, and may your New Year be filled with joy and many tremendous blessings!

Heather R. Holden said...

Friends, family, and health are always such great things to be grateful for! Wishing you all the best in 2014! :)

Julie Flanders said...

What a wonderful way to wrap up the year. I hope you had a great Christmas and have a very Happy New Year!

Elizabeth Marro said...

A very happy new year to you! This was a wonderful post.

Frankie Miller said...

It's always good to give thanks for what we have.
Have a wonderful New Year,Debra.

Anonymous said...

(lol)

Aww, you're welcome Mark! I do my best. ;)

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the madness lol :D. Happy New Year!

Miranda Hardy said...

I hope this year is wonderful for you, and it's important to concentrate on all the positive aspects of your life. It's too easy to forget that sometimes.