Lessons in Thankfulness
A Thanksgiving Past. Pictured Jeff Knight and Johnny Givens So often in our lives we become thankful for something “after the fact”. After something is gone—or the crisis is over, then we realize its importance in our lives. I am still learning this lesson in all the changes of our lives. The future looms large and often dark while the past although fading, feels more familiar and we cling to that familiarity. There are no surprises there. No unknowns. We can look back and see all the things we should have been more grateful for—mentally promising ourselves that we will be much more thankful in the future. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it came at the most inopportune time in my life. If it had to be part of my story, a few years earlier or later would have been better. You know, so that I would have all the necessary strength needed for the arduous journey, both mentally and physically. Oh, but where would all my life lessons be if it happened in a way I could orchestrate?