Taking a moment to be Thankful...

I've been of sorts this morning…


I've always been mentally quick, but physically slow - not disabled by any stretch of the imagination, I just can't do things as fast as others…  I was once a quite accomplished pianist (way out of practice now), but could never do fast runs, my fingers wouldn't move that quickly… there are other examples too, like how it takes me so long to chop / cook though I'm an experienced cook, and how long it takes me to get anything done in the garden… and this morning it was bugging me… 


Add to that the fact that I've been having health problems that are frustrating & painful, and which have yet to be diagnosed - I'm waiting (again) to see a specialist & hoping that this time will be different… I'm tired of having batteries of tests run, only to be told "we didn't find anything"… At least there are physical signs the Doctors can see & they don't think its all in my head (I feel for others who have faced this)…


Growl, Growl, Growl… and no amount of coffee was making it any better… and then…


I sat down to a nice breakfast I'd made for myself, sourdough crumpets with chèvre & preserves (which smelled & tasted wonderful), I looked out my windows at the woods, and I paused to thank God for the many blessings I have… as I was thanking God I was reminded of how much I have, how many blessings, and how despite my physical limitations I'm relatively speaking pretty well off… I was reminded of the precious ones that I went to see perform last night, how much more limited they are, yet they have a great deal of joy in what they are able to do… and I was humbled!!

This is Uncle Bob, my husband Jeff's uncle who can't read or write, but held down a job for many years through a wonderful organization called Rise.  Uncle Bob has a wonderful singing voice, and he finds joy in spending time with friends & family, as well as watching Scooby Doo.  Its not possible to be around Uncle Bob without smiling, he's just so sweet.

Last night Uncle Bob & several of his peers had a Talent Show… though the range of abilities was wide, everyone was delightful, and all were applauded with enthusiasm… we really enjoyed the show, I think it was an amazing gift to the families of these precious ones.  Bob pretended to play the guitar while singing Tumbling Tumbleweeds… I love the Cowboy Hat!!


As I sit here, with my kitty on my lap who's purring away & letting me pet her rabbit-soft fur while I compose, I  am amazed that I so quickly forget the many blessings in my life… I thank God for the blessings, and for the reminder of how very good my life is!!