Health is a Gift

After running into a young acquaintance at the fitness center this morning I was reminded to be grateful for my life today.

This man, not yet 30 years old, was diagnosed with leukemia earlier in the summer. And this morning was his first day back at the gym. He was maybe 20 pounds lighter, but the expression on his face said he was really happy to be back.

He described his initial shock when he was told he had leukemia. All of a sudden life was upside down. He could no longer run his business. He would need to undergo chemotherapy while a search was started for a bone marrow donor.

He and his wife went from being a typical young working couple trying to get ahead in life - to living in a hospital room while he underwent endless tests, probes, and chemo. He said that suddenly what was important in life came into focus.

 The important things became his family and friends.

Today I thank God for health. And I pray my young friend has a fast recovery.