As I reflect on today I realize how ungrateful I can be sometimes. I woke up, and forgot to be thankful; until I found out one of our drivers didn’t wake up this morning. I didn’t know Ken personally. But I knew him through our company Facebook page. From his posts, and comments made by other drivers, and corporate employees, I have to say he was a great man, and he will be greatly missed. My prayers, and deepest condolences to Ken’s family and friends. May God comfort them, and give them peace.

Later on I found myself complaining about my back, and about the things that I can’t do right now. Suddenly, I remembered that the accident that injured my back could have been so much worse, and caused so much more damage. And I also realized that my body is healing. I’m just healing slower than I would like. But, Praise the Lord, I AM healing, and making progress.

In addition, I am still useful, and productive. Yes, there are activities that I hope to be able to do again. And I know that I will. I have to continue to let my body heal, at God’s pace, not mine.

So before I fall asleep tonight, I must give thanks to my Heavenly Father, who created me, and reminds me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. The human body, and the mind, is a delicate balance between strength and fragility. Lord, thank you. Thank for the healing. Thank you for the pain than let’s me know that I’m alive, as well as let’s me know that I am healing. Please forgive me for being ungrateful. Please provide comfort and peace to the families and friends of those the world has lost, today.