Thankful

I personally know four people right now that are battling cancer - two friends, a buddy's son, and another buddy's daughter.  One of those buddies just about died two months ago after heart surgery.  Another childhood buddy took his own life two weeks ago.

All of this makes the crosses I bear trivial in comparison.  I pray for those above, as well as all others that have a much more difficult road than I.  

And I also offer a prayer of thanksgiving that my lot is the way that it is, and that I maintain my perspective and do what I can to help.