For lungs that freely exchange O2 and CO2. For a heart that beats steady and strong. For kidneys that cleanse my blood. For a liver that removes toxins and does so much more. For legs strong enough to support my body.
For my home, my bed, my safe and comfortable nest. For a canine companion whose warranty has expired long ago but who continues to be there for me.
For open windows and fresh air and birds singing in the early dawn. For a spiritual path that gives me the tools to both embrace my own life and acknowledge / accept my own inevitable death. For friends and community that will not let me slip too far below the surface.
And for a family coming together in the midst of our individual pain, sadness, fear, and anger to support each other.
As we bear witness and try to provide comfort, as my brother struggles to cope with his failing body, his loss of autonomy, and his own mortality, I am reminded of how much I have to be thankful for, and how often I perhaps take all of these blessings for granted.
It’s been a long couple of months and my time and energy have been needed elsewhere. It will be a little while longer. Looking to come back into my life with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment soon.
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