January 8, 2010

Today I've had a lot to contemplate. A friend of mine just told me he is being medically retired from his job because of some medical results. He's 24. He's the picture of health if you look at him physically. Very lean, very in tuned with his body and mind. This was a huge blow for him. He's taking it in stride though. He doesn't seem to be too downtrodden about the situation. Granted, that's in front of company, but what he does behind closed doors, and the emotions he withholds from public view are his choice.


How I would I have reacted to the same news? I have no idea. Right now, I'm inclined to believe that I would think pessimistically. I would think about the negative outcomes.

I just had to take a break because Ellie has been coughing so much recently her sore throat woke her up in conjunction with the coughing. She has been fighting some upper respiratory ailment since Thanksgiving now. I had a cold not too long ago, but it lasted about a week.

What I'm getting at is that I'm grateful for my general health. There are so many things that seem to come out of nowhere in regards to our health, and for me not to count my blessings that I am healthy seems idiotic. My poor daughter has been fighting some sort of crazy cold for 5+weeks, and she barely ever complains. I am so grateful that my health allows me to take care of my daughter and husband.

Today is done. Tomorrow is another one. Without your faith (in whatever "spiritual" essence that may be), your health, and your "heart," nothing can be overcome.



Good night.