Sun drenched, cracked and hardened soil supported her frail body as she sat. Tears gently streamed down her face as insects landed on her face. Staring into the distance, as if caught in a daydream, the insects made no impact on her whatsoever. In the background, sounds of children wailing could be heard. Stomach bloated and legs that could no longer carry her, gave her a reason for her tears, which seemed to be endless.
Riddled with HIV, starving with nothing to eat, she was thinking about her two children. Her husband has already died from this horrible disease and she knew that she was soon to follow. Praying for her children, she asked God for food. Every single morsel of food that she had been rationed out was now being given to them. Her reason to remain on Earth in the flesh was to give her children everything she could before it was time for her to leave. Fear of dying was not a factor.
OK...That is just a quick write for us all to be reminded of how thankful we should be, not just today, but every day! Each and everyone of us here has a computer or access to a computer. We all have roofs over our heads as far as I know. Unlike the woman above we can walk, we have clean water, we can eat our fill of food, we have toilets to sit on, we have air-conditioning and/or heat. What a comparison, huh?
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It helps me to remain humble and realize how blessed I am. Furthermore, it makes me think of what is important in life. Love and learning are my two main reasons for my being!
So, today I wish each and everyone of you a holiday that is full of gratitude for being a non-smoker or soon to become a non-smoker! Just think, we are giving ourselves life. Also, just like the woman above who is giving her children life, we too are making an impact on our loved ones, our pets and even the atmosphere as non-smokers.
My thanks goes to all of you! I am very, very grateful to have so many friends and to be on this journey with you! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving, full of love, light, laughter, friendship and great food! Keep on keepin' on and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
