This is a response I wrote to Annie at her Lupus Chronicles blog.
Annie, I will do that! In my opinion, too many people take their illnesses as a complete negative, when often so much good comes from them. My uncle died of a rare form of cancer, yet never once complained. He only spoke of the “good run” he had. My dad died from cancer, but always said he knew the risk of beer and smokes. He owned his own business, and lived his life on his own terms. I was blessed to meet some really good friends who were doing charity work with Hospice. After my pop went belly up, they invited me to a Lion’s club meeting, and the rest is history. I have held every office in the club, except for treasurer. So while we may be sad, or angry at first, God’s plans always get in our way!
So, as you gather together to give thanks for the good times, for at least one day, relinquish the ‘not-so-good’ times. After today, try to go forward with a renewed sense of ‘life is as good as you make it.’
theconservativehillbilly 
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