At this point in time exactly 6 years ago I was laying on an operating table with my chest cut open and my heart stopped. I still get the shivers when I think about it that graphically. The thought that doctors were inside my heart fiddling with things boggles my mind!
It's around this time of year that I begin to get all reflective and consider how blessed I am. I pair that with the coming holiday of Thanksgiving and I just get all mushy inside. I am an incredibly blessed individual. First of all, I'm alive. I had a brother who cared enough to force me to go to the doctor when I was way overdue for my annual checkup. This is what started the whole "I need surgery" process. I had a good health insurance policy that paid for a majority of my surgery. Hooray for not being over $100,000 in medical debt! I am thankful that I am now the healthiest that I have ever been. I can exercise regularly and am able to compete in competitions like The Warrior Dash. (I use the word "compete" very loosely, but you get what I mean).
That is just the beginning of how blessed that I am. I have the most amazing wife that a guy could ever ask for. She supports me in all things and accepts me for who I am. Flaws and all. She is a master in the kitchen and keeps me well fed. She is way smarter than me too. (Don't tell her I said so). Her dedication to everything that she does amazes me. Nothing is 1/2 way. I'm continually amazed at how she is a perfect fit for me. Thank you God for my beautiful and talented wife! Did I mention that she is an incredible mommy too! I love watching her play with Julia.
Speaking of Julia... is she not the cutest little thing that you ever did see? I'm always amazed at how wonderful life is with her in it! I couldn't imagine what life would be like without her. The way she dances and smiles always steals my heart. If you look very closely at her pinky finger you will noticed that I am very tightly wrapped around it.
I have an incredible church family as well. I even now have the opportunity to work on staff there! I love that I get to work with such wonderful people! Even if it is just a part time gig, I am so happy to be doing it. My day time job people are pretty incredible as well!
I'm surrounded by love and grace everywhere I turn and for that, I am extremely grateful! Every tic of my heart reminds me of that. I pray that I will get to hear that ticking for many, many, many grateful years to come.
P.S.... I told you I get all gushy this time of year.
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