Today, I had time to reflect on many different and wide ranging things.  I woke up this morning in some pretty awful pain.  I got ready for work and went in to open up the branch.  At this point, there really is no other option, but, I am very thankful I have a job.  After getting everything situated, I let everyone know that I needed to go to the see a doctor, so off I went to the ER to get looked into.  I pulled up to the clean, manicured entrance to the hospital and was amazed to see “complimentary valet parking” and thought, wow, Hospitals have really changed.  I went inside and was again surprised by the cleanliness and professionalism being demonstrated by everyone.  I guess the last time I really paid attention was when I went to a VA hospital while in the Army, but hey, I digress.  They took me in and sat me down and said I needed to get some tests.  I looked around and was so thankful that I have access to such a fantastic facility and team of healthcare professionals, like we do.  As I look out my window and watch the sun set on my 45th year on this planet, I am thankful.  I have had an all inclusive great time.  The good the bad and the ugly are all part of the many, many things I am thankful for.  I have been told to take it easy for a few weeks which sounds great, but if there is one thing I am not good at, its taking it easy.  I will work at it though because I want to heal up and go find more things on this wonderful, fantastic and epic ride called life to be thankful for.  #lifeisgood