Dec 11.
The older I get, the more I appreciate my health. Having had a close friend go through an illness in the last year really reinforced that point to me. I admired the way he faced the illness and toughed out the treatment. I also appreciate his willingness to talk about the experience, since it puts things in perspective for me. We watched the Bears game at my house yesterday, and I always enjoy talking to him about life.
I posted awhile back that a business colleague and friend, who I had known since 1985, and had worked with at 3 companies, passed away in September in his sleep. That was a shock - he was always so healthy and always is a good mood. We emailed frequently, and it was usually about some silly story making the rounds on the internet. Now when I see one of those stories I think of him and that he is probably in heaven laughing.
I have been blessed with a healthy family. My mom is 96 and still doing well, so I hope I take after her in that regard.
However, I learned this weekend of an extended relative that has a serious illness. He was very health conscious - much more than I. very active, very fit. so the news of his illness was an unpleasant shock. I won't write any more detail, so as to preserve privacy.
I just don't have it in me today to write some witty post that I (and probably only I) find amusing. As we get to the end of 2017, I wish it good riddance. Not a lot of good happened this year, and 2018 will be better. My mantra is that every day is a blessing and should not be taken for granted. I certainly will not take a day for granted, but some days we really have to look hard for a good side.
my problems are so miniscule compared to bad health, and for that I am blessed.
remember - enjoy each day because we don't know what day our number comes up.
I posted awhile back that a business colleague and friend, who I had known since 1985, and had worked with at 3 companies, passed away in September in his sleep. That was a shock - he was always so healthy and always is a good mood. We emailed frequently, and it was usually about some silly story making the rounds on the internet. Now when I see one of those stories I think of him and that he is probably in heaven laughing.
I have been blessed with a healthy family. My mom is 96 and still doing well, so I hope I take after her in that regard.
However, I learned this weekend of an extended relative that has a serious illness. He was very health conscious - much more than I. very active, very fit. so the news of his illness was an unpleasant shock. I won't write any more detail, so as to preserve privacy.
I just don't have it in me today to write some witty post that I (and probably only I) find amusing. As we get to the end of 2017, I wish it good riddance. Not a lot of good happened this year, and 2018 will be better. My mantra is that every day is a blessing and should not be taken for granted. I certainly will not take a day for granted, but some days we really have to look hard for a good side.
my problems are so miniscule compared to bad health, and for that I am blessed.
remember - enjoy each day because we don't know what day our number comes up.
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