Let's Count Our Blessings

When I found out that my friend Brenda was diagnosed with cancer (she is doing quite well and the doctors are optimistic that she will make a full recovery), I became acutely aware of how blessed I am to be alive.

I tend to get so bogged down by my daily troubles (as real as they may be) that I forget how lucky I am to be alive to experience those problems! Lately, I find myself thinking things like: that person annoys me, but aren't I lucky to be alive to be annoyed, or, my job is boring, but aren't I lucky to be alive to feel annoyed, or, this head cold makes me feel crappy, but aren't I lucky to be alive to get a head cold! LOL!

Life, in this world at least, is finite and temporary, hadn't I better slow down and enjoy the days while they are mine to enjoy?  How many more sunsets do I have to see? How many more Christmases will I get to celebrate? How much longer will I be able to tell the people I love that I love them, or hold them in my arms, or kiss them? How many more autumns will I get to enjoy? How many more apple pies will I get to smell baking? How many more songs will I get to discover and enjoy listening to? How many more friends will I get to make? I could go on and on.

Life is precious my friends, let's be grateful that we have the gift of life even with all of it's heartaches and problems.

If I had to pick one thing to thank the Lord for, it would be my family. My husband and children who I spend every day with, they are truly the best.

I grumble about living in this little desert town, but I wouldn't want to be living in England if I didn't have my family with me, as much as I love (and I do so love it) the joy would be greatly diminished without them.

Even though I am hobbling about, and looking at another surgery (October 28th) I have eyes to see, ears to hear, a mouth to speak (gets me into trouble via my fingers I fear), and hands to touch and feel. I cannot grumble about my healthy but thank the Lord for all that I have.

All of my friends are living miles away and unable to see them but once a year, but I thank the Lord for the computer and instant access with emails, the telephone to hear their voices, their love that has lasted through so many years.

Oh yes, I am blessed, and I need to thank the Lord more than I do at present. Can't thank Him enough I say.

I agree with all the sentiments in the above posts. Life is a precious gift but we all take it for granted sometimes.

I try not to look into the future, ( it scares me a bit)  but just take each day as it comes and be thankful for it.

Diana and Sue, thank you for sharing your thoughts. You help to put things into perspective. You are so right. Need to try and stay positive. I am very blessed that I have all of you. 

And special hugs for Krissy today. Sounds like you need them. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Krissy))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))!!!!!!!!! 

Thanks to everybody for sharing your thoughts!