Today I am thankful for good health. It's definitely something I take for granted and need to be more grateful for.
I forget that even though my child has gotten colds, still doesn't always sleep through the night, sometimes won't eat what I put in front of her and sometimes screams bloody murder when being told she can't do something, she is a healthy, healthy child! She had no problems what-so-ever in the belly, at her birth or through out her infant months or toddler time so far. She has met each milestone more or less when she was supposed to. She has always been a healthy weight, length, etc. She got to come home with us right away from the hospital. All of her body parts function correctly and are forming developmentally appropriately. I forget these things and need to remind myself more often.
Along with that, I am grateful that if something does go wrong, we have doctors to take her to and it will be PAID FOR. I am incredibly thankful for this. I only wish all mothers and fathers were able to have this right (not privilege, EVERYONE is entitled to getting affordable treatment) that they wouldn't have to debate about whether or not to take their child to the doctor when they are sick or hurt, because they can't afford it.
I also need to be thankful for my own body. Yes, there are more days than not (unfortunately) that I focus on that extra roll, sag, zit or bag under my eye. That shouldn't be my focus. My body parts all function exactly as they're supposed to. (except for my eyes, but I am lucky enough that I have had vision correction as long as I've needed it) I am not in pain. I have no chronic illnesses. I've only been in the hospital twice, for my own birth and for the birth of my child. The only surgery I've had was for the greatest joy in my life. I've only had 2 minor injuries in my life. I am a healthy weight. I am not on any regular medications. I can do almost any physical activity I put my mind to. I am lucky, lucky, lucky. Most importantly, my body carried and delivered a beautiful, healthy baby for 40 weeks and has nourished her with my milk for almost 18 months.
I am thankful for good health and health care in and for my family and pray for those who don't have those joys.
1 comment:
Always do what you must to stay healthy....don't be trying to do it when you're 62 years of age.
I am grateful that my leg is healing after the break. Even as I am frustrted with my lack of motivation to work hard enough to do what is necessary to reclaim my aging body.
Guess I'm grateful that I've had one more day to reflect on life, just as it is, at this moment.
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