These days I am thankful for just about everything. My health is at the top of the list. Without it I simply could not enjoy life to the extent that I do. If I were to become suddenly ill with a life threatening disease, I imagine that my family would be devastated, including myself. Honestly, terrible things can happen to any of us. In my case, I’d have no choice but to cope with what life deals me.
During a recent group fitness class on the memory impairment unit at a local hospital in which I teach, I asked the residents what they were thankful for.
Joe was one of the first to respond with, “I’m glad to be alive at 84 and have my mind.” Pete followed with, “I’m thankful to be getting over my hangups.” We all laughed and thought for a moment about our own hangups. Mary said, “I’m thankful for being in a place like this where they take such good care of me.”
In this fleeting moment – we all captured the essence of what it is we are thankful for – the conclusion is that it’s good to be alive no matter what circumstances you are dealing with or condition you are in! You are here with us and that is what counts.
