Not one to be troubled by deep thoughts, I usually walk through life blissfully worry free.  Not that I don’t care, I do.  It’s just that it kind of slides off my consciousness.  Like water off a smiling duck’s back.

Today, however, I was strolling into Target.  I had to buy dog food and another item of randomness.  Nothing major, simple life stuff for me, the smiling duck.  That’s when it hit me.  No trigger, just a smack in the face.  This comfort, this peace of mind could all vanish in an instance for any number of reasons.  Then came a mix of fear (a little bit), plus gratitude (beyond measure).

I am one extremely blessed dude.  A beautiful family, stable life, health, and comforts exceeding the imaginations of so many.

Yes, I remain a smiling duck and most everything will still roll off my back, but today I say “Thank you, Lord,” because I am blessed and of that single fact, I am well aware.