We are a lucky bunch.

[High Gear]

Riding in the heavy wind today was not as enjoyable as the day before here in Connecticut. Just as I was thinking how it was sucking, I passed a caregiver pushing a young adult in a type of special carriage. The person looked to have no control over their body. Very sad. Seeing this made me so thankful for my health. I enjoyed the wind the rest of the way home.

[one2velo]

+100 on that.

Sad too, are those who do have control and don't use it.

[PDAR]

Count your blessings. When I see stuff like that I'm reminded what a crap shoot this all is.

[doomridesout]

Yes. I have some little albatrosses in my life but I am sound of mind and body and get to ride cool bikes all the time. Tragedies have struck people around me and my family recently and among other things I think, "Be grateful every day."

[Noteddy]

Had this very thought this afternoon. Spent 2.5 hours riding with one of my grown (step)sons. Out of the blue he turned to me and said how thankful he was for us to have the chance to ride together from time to time. I introduced him to the bike ten years ago and it took. He was surprised how much he liked it. He hasn't owned a car in 8 years.

Made my day. Maybe my year.

We stopped by the nursing home on the way home and visited his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's. We agreed we are fortunate indeed.

[quickag]

Perspective is the most important thing that's ever happened to me.