Things I am grateful for

[Stuart G]

6. Yes, I am grateful for today.

....I guess it is a matter of perspective. I have had a number of surgeries. Most of the common ones and life
threatening. I am grateful for each day. Now, sometimes that is very difficult as I worry about this and that.
...Surviving the surgeries, and addictions is a miracle.....So sometimes, I feel guilty that I am saved & alive..

...Another perspective is..."Why not me?"

...Just enjoy each day. Whatever the reason.. .just try to enjoy each day if you can. Being happy is difficult
sometimes. But it is better than the opposite. Ain't it?

...Today as I was coming back from the grocery story, I was listening to a radio station that plays old music from the
60s, 70s, & 80s. The station started playing a song that "Peter, Paul, & Mary" sang. It was not one of my favorites,
but as the record played, I started to cry, because I had seen Peter, Paul, and Mary, in person in the audience as
they sang. Yes, somewhat expensive, but very enjoyable. I cried because I was able to remember seeing them in
person more than 40 years ago, and I remembered some of their songs as that one played. Why crying?...
...I was grateful for the experience of seeing them live and being there. And of course...being in the car driving
back from the food store, and being alive today.