My wife left this morning for therapy. She has knee replacements in her future and pain in her present. I took one of our cars and left it with out mechanic. He has a hard time working because of joint pain. If he could afford it, he might be having knees replaced. Everywhere I go I see people in electric wheel-chairs, many of which probably need them through no fault of their own. I went to dinner with a couple. The wife had to stop half way through dinner to check her blood and give herself a shot. I have a brother who died of a rare blood cancer.
These observations put the complaints I might have about life in a different context. I have problems, yes. Some are even real. In the midst of that I am aware of how many blessings I have. I am reminded today as I walked back from the mechanics shop, from one who aches to one in pain, that I was still moving freely. I am grateful and took the opportunity to lift those up in prayer along with a lady who has an infant niece having brain surgery, a fellow blogger who has a wife going through brain surgery, and.... You get the idea.
Thanksgiving is not a day in November. Thanksgiving is a daily awareness of the blessings that God touches us with. It is also an opportunity to remember others who might need a special touch of grace.
Happy New Year’s Thanksgiving
homo unius libri
Thanks for this post. It is a reminder that even though there are problems in life we can all look forward to that day when we are with our wonderful savior in Heaven. God bless you. I have added myself as a follower.
ReplyDeleteJT, As I keep reminding people, we have read the Book and we know who wins.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input.
Grace and peace.