Grateful for Health

This last week I have been sick. It all started with a sore throat that was present for about three days. Then comes on a deep chest cough. You know the ones that bring up junk when you cough? I feel like I am going to lose a lung or my stomach sometimes when I cough.
There have been some benefits from this unpleasantness though.
I have increased my water intake which has been something I have been wanting to do.
I believe my abs must be getting a workout with how much I use them to cough.
I have also had the opportunity to teach my children that we have to go through the bad and unpleasant to enjoy the good things in life. I was able to tell Logan that if nothing bad ever happened to us we would never know how to appreciate what we have and what makes us happy. Isn't that what life is, going through trials to be grateful for the good things in life?
Through out this not-so-fun week, I have been even more grateful for health and strength. I am grateful when I can talk to someone and not have to stop mid sentence to cough. I am grateful for when my voice sounds normal, although it has been fun to try to sing lower than Eric can. I could sing bass if I wanted to right now. :)
Lastly I am grateful for all Heavenly Father gives my family and I. We are truly blessed with numerous blessings.
Melisa