For those of you following the blog, may tomorrow or whatever day you read this on, be a day of gratitude for you! A day of thanking God for all of the little things we all take for granted, the things which Christian no longer does.
When you awake and rise from bed without effort (well maybe more or less effort depending on your age), give thanks. As you stride effortlessly into the restroom for your morning business, be grateful that you can do so without relying on others and generally on your own timetable. Be grateful for being able to brush your teeth, eat your own breakfast, drive your car to work (or the gym or to get a haircut or wherever your daily duties may take you), turn on your computer and communicate freely with the world, pick up your phone when it rings, scratch your nose when it itches, go out for an evening jog or bike ride, stand up and walk outside for a breath of fresh air whenever you so please, drive your car back home in the evening, hug your wife or husband and/or your kid(s), sit down in your comfortable living room lounge chair to read the paper or watch some television, pick up the remote to change the channel, change into your pajamas for a comfortable night's sleep after a long day, etc. etc. etc. you get the idea.
If you share in Christian's struggle with these daily goings on, may you be grateful for the free country we live in and beautiful planet we live on. Almost everyone can find something to be grateful for. Christian is such an amazing example of this. He's grateful to be alive among many other things.
We ALL have much to be grateful for in spite of the many challenges we face every day. May all of our spirits be lifted as we think on all of the little things we take for granted each day.
I had a "bad day" yesterday, and it was all over the pettiest things, compared to Christians daily struggles and stresses. Reading this post really put my "bad day" yesterday in perspective. I am determined to be more grateful for that which I over look everyday. Thank you for the great words!
ReplyDeleteChristian,
ReplyDeleteI was recently notified of your accident and blog and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so relieved and excited that you are making so many strides and are working incredibly hard in your recovery. I would not expect anything less. Although we do not know each other incredibly well, it was a true pleasure getting to know you on the river this summer. Your companionship, wit and hospitality really made the trip and were a testament to the person you are. I wish you well, look forward to hearing of your progrss and would love to come and see you.
Hi Christian! I don't know if you remember me, but we worked together at Marsh. I was also just notified of your accident and your blog and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm happy to hear about all of your progress. It sounds like you have an amazing support system. I wish you all the best as you continue to work hard towards recovery.
ReplyDeleteHolly Smith
Hi Christian, don't know if you remember me, we went to high school together....Eric is a mutual friend, although it has been years.....Anyway, I have been following your blog, and am so inspired by EVERYTHING! Your family posesses such a srength, and your wife posesses such faith and love! You are such an inspiration, keep pushin, keep fighting and know there are so many people pushin and fightin and praying for you. God Bless you and your incrediable family!
ReplyDeleteKeri Madsen-Cromar
Thank you for the reminder. We all take so much for granted. I will read this post over and over!!! Please tell Christian that his Rotary friends are following his progress daily and we are praying for him. We also aren't surprised he is doing so well!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Christian,
ReplyDeleteWendy Winberg was in the Denver CNA office and notified me of the accident. She was kind enough to give me the link to your blog and also spoke to your amazing attitude/outlook along with your recovery progress. When I read Wednesday’s entry “a day of gratitude” I was reminded and inspired to be grateful and view things from a different perspective each and every day. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work!
-Chad Bertuleit