Entering the time when we reflect what we are thankful for

I know it's a little early but where i am writing from and my time of struggle i feel the need to share my thoughts. As we sit down with family and friends take time to really think about what you are thankful for, aside from the wonderful meal that was prepared and being surrounded by family and friends. Be thankful for the precious breath that you are breathing at this moment for no one knows if it might be your last it is a gift from God that we are able to get up in the morning and take in all the creation that He has blessed us with, the ability to take steps and walk freely into the remarkable joys of what lies before us.

To share that joy with others around you, to look upon the clouds and see the vast domain in which we live and wonder what God has in store for us day after day. For some just being able to awake every morning and thank God for another day of life in this wonderful world He has placed in our path, to walk the precious ground touched by the mighty hand of the living God. Others who like me are struggling just to take a step and fighting sometimes unbearable pain it is a great feeling to know God is right there holding our hands.

The loss of loved ones we remember on days like this for I live every day without the touch and voices of my parents who are looking down on me from heaven and cry for me as they see me battling against my muscles to move forward to a new day. Knowing they can't be there to help and encourage me to keep going don't give up. That is what i am struggling to accomplish, being able be pain free and moving like i used to.

That is why i understand people who have fallen so far down in life that they only see one way out and that is ending their lives to stop the pain of life with a broken and beaten spirit so i don't judge victims of suicide.Because unless you have been to the bottom of life you can't understand.I have been there, I have felt the hands of death upon my heart with no one to turn to. By the grace of God i was lifted up from the depths of an earthly hell brought back from so much emptiness. Now i face a path of pain and suffering from a rehab facility and will not be surrounded by the love of family and friends for i am restricted from alot of visitors..

So i ask my family here at WA to really be thankful for that peace and joy that surrounds you, and not feel sorry for me that's not what i am after i'm after to help you realize that everything around you is truly a blessing and worthy to be thankful for.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING

LOVE,

Jeffery Davis