Though I spent sleepless hours last night due to back pain, and I am tired, I am grateful for this day. I'm blessed to see another rising sun in pretty good health, all things considered.
I'm grateful for Ben Gay, that wonderful, warm ointment that penetrates pain and gives some relief to the areas that get so achey sometimes. When that isn't enough, there is Tylenol or Aleve....which I try not to take often. Also a blessing is the creation of those throw-away heat belts and patches that have no odor, so I can go to places where I couldn't if I was chained to a chair with an electric heating pad.
This may sound silly, but I'm thankful for our straight-backed wooden counter stools and my kitchen island. When things are too painful to be able to stand longer than a few minutes at a time, I can sit and chop and mix whatever creation I've a mind to. Today it was using up the last of our Italian tomatoes and some of the peppers and eggplant from our now-dead garden. As we speak, the fresh sauce is simmering on a low heat, and the smell is permeating the house, making me hungry!
I'm glad for our church which records our morning and evening worship services on cds, which are available just for the asking. On days like this, when I feel that I am too uncomfortable to join the congregation, I know I won't miss the service,the music and the sermons. I do, however, feel the desire for the fellowship of my friends there.
There are so many things that we could complain about in this life, but I choose, today, to count my blessings instead.
I can relate to the back pain. I am always grateful, too, that it isn't worse than it is and for the little ways to make it through the day that make life easier. Could almost smell your sauce! Have a really great week! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were smelling the sauce over the menthol of Ben Gay! LOL Hope you're well!
DeleteI miss you and your posts..hope all is well?!
ReplyDelete~~Blessings~~