I'm in Raleigh after my brief stop in the Mountains.  I talked to a friend today.  The conversation took me back over 4 years when I was given the news that I needed to see a surgeon because of the "highly suspicious mass, consistent with malignancy".

When time stopped.  When my body was heavy, so heavy I didn't feel I could stand up.  So overwhelming I can only vaguely remember the dazed and confused feeling.  Numb.

My friend is facing some potentially terrifying news about their physical health.  The kind of news that really causes you to stop.  Reflect.  Remember.

And be thankful.   

Thankful that your biggest issues is the extra 5 lbs you can't seem to shed

Thankful that your mind is bothered by meaningless, insignificant crap.  

Thankful that you go to bed without wondering if you will wake up tomorrow.

Thankful that God's got your back....and you are free.

Don't wait, be thankful today.  Right now.  All the little stuff really really doesn't matter......trust me on this.