Kick in the Pants

I have a wonderful life. I feel blessed by both the challenges I face and gifts I receive. I've learned not to take things for granted, because they can change in a heartbeat. Things are always changing, but often the changes are subtle and gradual.

This latest change has been swift and dramatic. A bit too dramatic for my taste, but so it goes. Someone I love very much is dealing with a serious health issue. I'm used to it being me. I know how to handle it being me. This is new to me, so I'm learning a new role.

The blessing is that it puts things in perspective. Little things are just that. Time and good health are precious. I try not to waste either one. My birthday was last month. I don't dread getting older. I'm just grateful I made it this far.