Taking Things for Granted

Many a time in our lives, we take things for granted without even realizing it. There are people in this world with degenerative diseases, limb problems, blindness, internal disorders, hearing issues, etc., etc. For those people, life is a little more difficult for the ADL's (activities of daily living, ie. walking, seeing, hearing, getting around, carrying out basic life functions such as eating, breathing, etc.) than most. Most of us who are in "good health" simply take things for granted that we have it so good, and most would dispute that, saying that they have many problems, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. I say look at the positive things in your life. Look at all that God has blessed you with. Food and shelter, a great family, the ability to carry out ADL's with no problems or issues. There is a blind boy at Covington Hgih School who walks the track periodically as I am training the baseball and football teams. I tell the kids on that team that he should be an inspiration for them every time they are feeling sorry for themselves. He is out there trying his best to get himself better and keep himself in shape and to improve his quality of life as much as the good Lord will allow him too, although he may never regain his sight. When you are feeling sorry for yourself, think of this boy. Think of Adam Bender, the little boy who plays baseball on one leg (look on my website for a short video on him), or think of the boy who is handicapped and his dad carries him throughout each and every triathlon that he does, because it brings his handicapped son great joy and peace. Thank God everyday for waking you up for your first breath and for those things that you are blessed with day in and day out, and if you ever feel sorry for yourself think of those less fortunate or who are in worse situations than you, keep your head up, and keep moving forward in a positive direction, most importantly, love life and enjoy the people and experiences with which you share. with one another! Be an inspiration to someone else!