Robert Goodbody Journal

15th of 11th mo. 1856. Since I wrote last I have been at the yearly meeting of Dublin, and the yearly meeting of London. I ought to be thankful for enjoying good health at my time of life, and my right arm is nearly as well as ever. This day week, the 22nd instant, I will be 49 years married. She lived only 17 years with me, but I have always considered that it was a great blessing to me being married to her; she was a truly sensible woman.

9th, 4th mo. 1857. I am this day 75 years old, enjoying better health than had 20 years back, with all the Lord's mercies extended to me both in the independence of my circumstance, and in any other respect. I often think that I am not half thankful of the very least of his mercies, I think I am not worthy of. Often do I think particularly at my time of life to enjoy good health when so many others are in great suffering from ill health.

22nd of 11th mo. 1857. I was day married 50 years. I often think that I am not half thankful for the many mercies that have poured down upon me. I am in good health at present, how long it may continue it is hid from me. It is not the least of the Almighty's mercies that I have a very good income sufficient for all my wants, and to give to those that need it.

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