I never thought I'd be thankful for......
It’s Thanksgiving week.
People across the United States will be sharing meals, walks, and stories and giving thanks. However, there are times life takes us by surprise. Things happen unexpectedly and it is only upon reflection or retrospection that we can give thanks.
How would you complete this sentence?
I never thought I’d be thankful for _____________________.
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"When I got my mouth un-wired, and then about 3 months later could finally get my mouth open wide enough to eat a hamburger. Seriously, it took nearly an hour, but I did it." (From my "Baby steps" discussion)
I was unable to eat a hamburger for a good 4 months. It may not seem like much, but I have a favorite from a restaurant just five blocks from my house. When you know you can't... you feel so restricted.
Mmm mmm good. I suspect others can relate and share their own stories of "the simple things in life" moving closer to front and center when experiencing a serious injury with many unknowns at the outset.