The Gift of Good Health April 4
How often do you stop to give thanks for your good health? If you are like me, I rarely appreciate the fact that my body works as it was intented.
But last week, we visited my in-laws, and my appreciation is renewed. My parents and in-laws are relatively young, as they are all in their early 60’s. My father-in-law is in very good health, except for the fact that he was recently in a motorcycle accident. Thankfully, he came throught the accident with only a broken hand and an injured shoulder. But for a person that likes to exercise everyday, these injuries are slowing him down much more than he would like.
My mother-in-law has type 1 diabetes. She struggles daily with her blood sugars, high blood pressure, loss of vision, loss of balance, and the list goes on and on.
My in-laws are wonderful people that are working to enjoy their lives despite their health issues. But it reminded me that my health is a gift that should be treasured each day. Despite my busy life, I have legs that walk and a heart that pumps as it should. Do something good for your health today -play your favorite sport, go and get a massage - so that it can continue to be a gift for many years to come.