All abouit the small things

People always say life is all about the small things but what does that really mean? I don't think most people know. What are the small things? Well I think I am beginning to figure it out. Being laid up around the house helps you realize a few things. All the things you can't do with a broken sternum make you realize that life really is all about the small things.

For instance....putting socks on. How many people get up in the morning and need help putting socks on. I do! Especially the fancy compression socks I get to wear everyday. The Dr. wont even let me try to put those on by myself.

Another small thing....taking a shower. If you're anything like me when you get in the shower each morning your a little groggy and take it for granted. You just jump in enjoy the hot water and jump out to start your day. For me, now, it's not quite so easy. To start I need help getting the shower turned on. Then trying to reach around and clean everything is nearly impossible. It takes forever and I can't even dry my own back when I'm done. It's getting better but is still pretty rough.

The last one to point out is probably the most basic however. Before you read the rest of this take a big deep breath. Go ahead do it.....

That is probably one of the smallest things in the world that we take for granted everyday. And while yes I can breath, its tough sometimes. I can't take a big deep breath. I can maybe take in half what the average person can. To yawn I take three quick breathes and hope it's enough. When I walk up the driveway and stairs into the house I have to sit down and catch my breath. Believe me when I say it's tough. I definitely don't take breathing for granted any more.

Now please don't take this post as me complaining or ranting. My life doesn't suck. It's just a little more difficult now than it usually is. I am happy to have all the things that I do. My family, a place to live, a good job, I mean I could go on for days. In a lot of ways I am lucky to be alive and I know that. I just think that going through this process has made me realize how important those small things really are. Being able to take that big deep breath is something to be thankful for. I envy that big yawn you just took.

In conclusion, my point to all this is that I just want other people to understand how important the small things really are. Just be sure that everyday you say "thank you" for one of those small things. Just pick one thing, person, place, or whatever it may be everyday to say "Thank you" for and see how that makes you feel. You'll begin to realize how good life really is. When times are tough and work is stressful remember there are still things in life to be thankful for.

So "Thank You"