Enjoy life! That's an order.
Well, a very interesting few days.
Lately I have realized I have a lot in life to be thankful for. I am also reminded just how important it is to make the most of each day.
Here is why.
As my post this last weekend mentioned, a young cousin recently died in an automobile accident, age 20. Since then I have also found out another friend's brother was given the prognosis of only having days, maybe weeks if lucky, to live due to recently diagnosed cancer. Another friend's sister just found out she has melanoma. A different friend's mother died recently after a long battle with cancer (I think). Also, a friend's 6-month-old spent 4 days in hospital, now recovering nicely, thank goodness. And finally there is my father, who is deteriorating slowly each day from dementia.
So... I am thankful to have my health. I am happy I have a job I enjoy. I appreciate all my friends and family and the time I spend with them. I look forward to the future and reflect fondly upon the past and its many adventures. I am glad to be alive.
I realize I am lucky for each day I live. I hope I can pass this feeling along to others as I know each one of us have similar events surrounding us. I appreciate that its not my brother, or sister or me who has had such events happen. Even in the case of my father, I am grateful he has lived as long as he has and with such great health up to this point.
I hope all this doesn't sound selfish as that is not my intent. I feel a great deal of sympathy for the people and their families I listed above. I hope that I may help them through hard times. Because I am sure that they will, if needed, be there to return the favor when my life takes a turn.
Thank you.
Often too rarely is the case that we say thank you for no reason at all. Sure there is Thanksgiving and other holiday that prompts one to reflect upon such topics. So... here is today, January 17th, a day with no special signifier, no designation that I am aware of, when I have decided to take a moment and say 'Thank you.' Thank you to any and all for being apart of my life.
To those that read this blog, I would like to give an open invitation to write a comment on what you may be thankful for. I think it's appropriate to comment anonymously as there may be personal things inappropriate for a broad audience such as this blog.
Today's photograph is a perfect example of one of my many adventures that makes life such a treat. The photograph is from January 7th, two Saturdays ago, while out photographing with my buddy Darren and my pup Rusty. It was a very enjoyable day. And an added bonus, I even came home with a few images I am happy with.
It is tempting some times to take a $7/hr job back home just to have more days like this. Tempting but not realistic.
I apologize for the long windedness tonight. Enjoy the image.
Monkey Falls, Fremont County, ID, January 7th, 2006
Lately I have realized I have a lot in life to be thankful for. I am also reminded just how important it is to make the most of each day.
Here is why.
As my post this last weekend mentioned, a young cousin recently died in an automobile accident, age 20. Since then I have also found out another friend's brother was given the prognosis of only having days, maybe weeks if lucky, to live due to recently diagnosed cancer. Another friend's sister just found out she has melanoma. A different friend's mother died recently after a long battle with cancer (I think). Also, a friend's 6-month-old spent 4 days in hospital, now recovering nicely, thank goodness. And finally there is my father, who is deteriorating slowly each day from dementia.
So... I am thankful to have my health. I am happy I have a job I enjoy. I appreciate all my friends and family and the time I spend with them. I look forward to the future and reflect fondly upon the past and its many adventures. I am glad to be alive.
I realize I am lucky for each day I live. I hope I can pass this feeling along to others as I know each one of us have similar events surrounding us. I appreciate that its not my brother, or sister or me who has had such events happen. Even in the case of my father, I am grateful he has lived as long as he has and with such great health up to this point.
I hope all this doesn't sound selfish as that is not my intent. I feel a great deal of sympathy for the people and their families I listed above. I hope that I may help them through hard times. Because I am sure that they will, if needed, be there to return the favor when my life takes a turn.
Thank you.
Often too rarely is the case that we say thank you for no reason at all. Sure there is Thanksgiving and other holiday that prompts one to reflect upon such topics. So... here is today, January 17th, a day with no special signifier, no designation that I am aware of, when I have decided to take a moment and say 'Thank you.' Thank you to any and all for being apart of my life.
To those that read this blog, I would like to give an open invitation to write a comment on what you may be thankful for. I think it's appropriate to comment anonymously as there may be personal things inappropriate for a broad audience such as this blog.
Today's photograph is a perfect example of one of my many adventures that makes life such a treat. The photograph is from January 7th, two Saturdays ago, while out photographing with my buddy Darren and my pup Rusty. It was a very enjoyable day. And an added bonus, I even came home with a few images I am happy with.
It is tempting some times to take a $7/hr job back home just to have more days like this. Tempting but not realistic.
I apologize for the long windedness tonight. Enjoy the image.
Monkey Falls, Fremont County, ID, January 7th, 2006
posted by Jonathan at 6:58:00 PM
8 Comments:
I'm thankful to spend time and share events with people that I love.
hey, isn't this one of darren's images?!
jk
i'm thankful for many things.... so i'll throw out a generic thank-you.
Yes, Darren and I have shared tripod holes on more than one occasion. Kind of hard not to come back with similar images while shooting together. I have gotten over that though. I hope darren has too. He really shouldn't worry anyway, he is substantially better at it then I am. I tell him all the time that he really should put both our names on all his prints. Kind of like the ParkeHarrisons. :)
I'm thankful for the love of my wife - my counterpart and best friend, who has shown me companionship and a quality of life the I have never felt before.
James
I like Twix and TV
Carmel Twix are my favorite.
Thank You again!
I am thankful for having a loving husband. I've been 8 years married and even though I got married when I was 16, we have live our life together to the fullest with no regrets and no worries.
I had one of my friends who had a 20 year old brother who passed away last summer from cancer and it makes you realize how short life is and also teaches you that what matters the most is the relationships you build in life instead of acquiring material things in life.
My friend said one day that life is like Monopoly we go round and round acquiring things and properties and we quickly forget about building relationships.
So this is why I am grateful for, knowing the difference it makes in your life when you focus on building realtionships.
God Bless You!
Marisabel
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