A Thankful Heart

Warning: this post isn’t fitness related and very spiritual.

Since November began I have seen dozens of posts where people talk each day about what they are thankful for. I like this idea. In the movie White Christmas, (my favorite Christmas movie!) there is a song called “Count your blessings.” The line that stands out is this: “When I’m worried, and I can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. Then I fall asleep, counting my blessings.”

What a cool idea. When you’re worried, don’t lay in bed, listing all the things that aren’t right in your world, or the things that worry you. Instead, count your blessings, and fall asleep thinking about how God is Blessing you.

On that note, I’m reminded where I was a year ago today; I was lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to IV’s, having blood drawn, tests done and 5 Doctors see me who couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I was so sick. I spent 8 days in 2 different hospitals. Thousands of dollars and 5 doctors later, they still didn’t know why I was so sick. But then, I started to get better. That happened a year ago today. On Wednesday a year ago, I was still so sick, not feeling like I could ever leave the hospital. I could barely eat without thinking I was going to be sick. Then, the very next day, I started to feel better. By Friday, I went home. And I felt sooo much better.

The doctors never figured out what was wrong with me. They said I started getting better on my own, not from any medicine they gave me. But I know better. So many prayers were said for me to get better that I finally did. I have to give that to God.

So, in the spirit of being thankful this holiday season, I remember where I was a year ago. So sick and so scared. So at night, when I can’t sleep, I am certain to count my blessings, instead of sheep. Because it could always be worse! Nothing is really ever as bad as it may seem.

I like to say that November isn’t a good month for me; last year I was sick and in the hospital. I gained 35 pounds of water weight and was swollen and sore. The guy I was seeing at the time disappeared after seeing me only once while I was in the hospital. This November, the guy I was seeing called me and essentially dumped me over the phone. (at least he gave me that courtesy!) And I have been having terrible lower back pain. But in everyday and every way there is something to be thankful for.

I am thankful for my wonderful family, friends, IRL and on here! I am thankful for my health. Despite my back pain, I am healthy, not at all like last year! I am thankful for my job.

So friends, I hope you have a wonderful day!