July 22, 2009 10:55 PM

Just thinking...

I know that it's a dangerous thing to do, but when the days are uneventful it presents you with opportunities to think. And, believe me, today was very uneventful!

What was I thinking about? Basically, I was falling back on the fact that I am so fortunate(I was going to say lucky - but I don't believe that what I have experienced is luck!) to be where I am today. And I do have a greater appreciation for the things that go on around me and the things that I can do. I am not expecting that you will properly understand all of this because you have not had to go through it. And, believe me, I don't want any of you to have to undergo any of this.

But, we do take so much for granted - and well we should! However, we must be aware of why we take these things for granted. We do so because we have been blessed with the faculties and good health that allow us to conduct our lives on a higher plane than just being grateful that we woke up in the morning and that we are able to undertake the plans for the day without concern. I ask that you take the time to thank God that you can do so! I know that I said that I won't tell you how to lead you lives. Among other things, I guess that I am a liar! Neil Diamond has expressed it better than I in his song "Leave a Little Room for God"

But, you know, I am grateful that I have had this experience because it definitely gives you an enhanced perspective on life and it's wonders.

You become a changed person...

Bob