On thanksgiving you are
always asked what are you most thankful for... you get some silly answers but
mine lately is the same. I am thankful I am alive. 3 years ago I really thought
I wasn’t going to be alive for another year much less that Christmas.
I had something running in
my body to the point I was dehydrated and my kidneys were starting to show
signs of stress. I lost 40 pounds in one month. I was as grey as ET, not a good
look on anyone. I was miserable and my family was suffering. The doctor gave me
another one of the talks saying “this could be the end are you prepared…” I had
a lot of good friends that stepped up and helped me get a medical procedure
that saved my life. Once again my friends saved me.
I am thankful to be
alive. I wake up every morning thankful for one more day with my family. One
more day to figure out how to be a parent, how to be a friend and how to repay
the kindness that has been given to me.
I struggle on some days
and the last few months make me wonder how much of the stress of life I am going
to have to endure to show just how strong I am in this life. Yes I can take it,
yes I will be on this earth ever day finding my way… I really am thankful for
the love, encouragement and support of each and every one of you even if we don’t
talk all the time.
