The recent death (way too early) of a childhood friend has me pausing, yet again, to ponder all we take for granted. For example, did I even stop to question whether or not I'd have hot water in my shower or that the microwave would work to heat up my breakfast? No. Because I expected those things to happen. It's the things we don't expect that knock us off balance (how insightful is that?).
During my plenty-of-hot-water shower, I let my mind wander where it wanted, & I started thinking -- not always a good thing. During the shampooing & soaping & whatnot, my thoughts drifted over several things -- family, friends, daily routines. And then it hit me -- when was the last time I took a moment to really stop and appreciate all that I have & have been given? Oh, sure I try to remember every night before going to bed to make a list -- even if its only mental -- of all the things I'm grateful for, but when did I last show -- or tell -- someone that whatever it was they did was appreciated? Probably not a recently as I should have.
So, thank you , family & friends, even if you won't see this. Because I am truly grateful to have you in my life. And each one of you is important to me.
I just hope I can be better about letting you know...
