Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each
year has grown better than the last. - Lawrence Welk
Imagine what life would be like if all you could see was the
space seen through looking out straw…
Recently, I had the opportunity to rethink my
thankfulness. On the Today Show a couple
weeks ago, I heard the story of NBC News Anchor Peter Alexander’s sister, Becky
Alexander. At the age of 13, she was
diagnosed with Usher Syndrome Type III, which is a genetic condition that
causes hearing and vision loss. When she
received the news, she was depressed, but decided that she was not going to let
the illness get her down. She has become
an elite athlete following a fitness regimen including outdoor boot camps, mud
runs and teaching spin classes.
If Becky Alexander can be thankful for her life with what
could be considered physical limitations, I can be happy with being exhausted
for the “fruitful” (busy) life I currently have.
As we begin the month of November, it is a great time for us to reflect on everything we have to be thankful for. No matter what we may going through, we can choose to be thankful. There are many things that I still wish I had, but I am so blessed with everything I do have that I cannot be ungrateful for the desires of my heart that have not been fulfilled. Daily, I am thankful for the amazing life I have been given.
What should you be thankful for today?
To hear the interview with Peter and Becky Alexander’s
interview, click on this link:
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