Monday 1 September 2008

I am thankful

This entry has been long outstanding…




I am thankful to God because…

I have perfect eyesight despite abusing my eyes with hours in front of the tv and computer screen.

My hearing has now become so sensitive that I am having tinnitus without any organic cause.

I still have good functioning kidneys despite having abnormal urinalysis and clinically diagnosed with nephropathy. Thank God for a very favourable result in the latest urinalysis.

I still have normal blood pressure despite my not very healthy diet and clinically diagnosed with nephropathy.

I have a healthy nose and throat after multiple scans despite having chronic throat irritation and occasional bloody phlegm.

I still have a perfectly functional right arm despite developing chronic tennis elbow after over-using it during badminton.

I still have a clear and healthy esophagus despite years of bad acid reflux.

… that I am still alive despite all that. Not only alive… but alive and well. It’s a miracle that I am still alive.

When I look at some people around me, I know I am definitely blessed and well sustained.

Thank you God.

“I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done”
Psalms 118:17

P/S: Anything that you are thankful for today?

29 comments:

myop101 said...

Praise be to the Lord...:)

Anonymous said...

I'm thankful that the wedding I've been planning for my friend this past couple of months went off without a hitch. Perfect sunny weather today after days of rain. My friend looked absolutely beautiful. That's what I'm grateful to God for and for blessing their marriage.

And I'm happy you are healthy and well too, bro. :)

CV said...

-thankful that i could wake up every morning.

-thankful for your update.

-thankful for you reading my blog :-P

anyway, I've just finished watching Final Destination 2 and realised that we should be thankful for every single thing that had happened to us whether it's something wonderful or not so wonderful. We will definitely be happier if we carry this thought day in day out.

day-dreamer said...

It's good to count our blessings... I'm thankful for everything.

apap said...

wat a coincident,bro! i jz thought abt this matter today. How i want 2 proclaim the good work the Lord has done 2 me and i want to tell the people in d future. And miracles happens 2 me when i really really nid it most!!! ALLELUIA!

Winn said...

TQ malaysia...



:p

Anonymous said...

heya, just a note that tinnitus sometimes can be a psychological problem... so if it's bothering you too much, best to check out that avenue too?

but hey, glad you're thankful. despite all the things that has been happening, you're more fortunate than a lot of other people, in Malaysia and abroad!

so God bless and may you be rejuvenated :)

iamthewitch said...

I'm thankful to have grown in a beautiful and loving family, and to have a loving partner. I am thankful that I can eat without worrying on my weight! ;)

Terra Shield said...

Oh, man. I salute you for being able to at life in the eye and be thankful despite all the shortcomings...

As for what I'm thankful for, I guess I'm thankful for being born as myself. Life's not that great, but at least it isn't so miserable either. Thanks :)

Terra Shield said...

sorry, it's supposed to be look at life in the eye

Seaqueen said...

Wow!. Thank God you're healthy. Waiting for more good news from you then. :)

Anonymous said...

I am thankful that our prayers are answered.

-=SiN=- said...

Woke up this morning not to work but to sent my old man to the hospital, complaining of severe chest pain.. sign of myocardial infarction

Let’s see.. I’m thankful today that I still have the chance to send my old man to the hospital and despite of all the pain and suffering, he can still walk, joke and advised me.

Anonymous said...

Ya, mate! You are still pretty much alive and kicking. Feel grateful we should!

Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord! I am thankful that by God's Will, you have been blessed witha clean bill of health! Going to Oz to join Jules soon!...Take care, live healthy! You're still young...and have a long way to go!

Huei said...

i'm thankful that u're healthy! =P

Angie Tan said...

Amen...

We have so much to be thankful for...

God Bless!!

mistipurple said...

i'm happy you're good. :)

missX said...

I'm thankful that I'm Jasmine ;)

Anonymous said...

It always take some trials and tribulation to make us realize there is a God some place.. somewhere. :) Thank God you are blessed.

~aSstHa~ said...

Hmmmm... I think... I'm really thankful despite all the complaints and hard feelings we harbour that we can still call this home... for it truly has a lot of dear memories.

I'm also really thankful for the friends who comes and goes for each one of them has brought a dear meaning to the life I have and have yet to live...

I am thankful for my family despite our numerous arguements but deep down I still love them despite every harsh word I've thrown in...

I'm also thankful for dear friends, held close to my heart for being with me all the way and putting up with my many and frequent mood swings...

wah... I think I should stop b4 I turn ur comment box into a mini blog entry in itself... but these are the most important things I'm thankful for anyway... Cheers Zewttie boy... Glad to hear all's well... :)

zewt said...

myop101 - Amen!

life for beginners - weather is indeed a blessing :)

Noble - wahh... that is just a movie lah :P

day-dreamer - we need to do that more.

apap - Praise the Lord indeed... we just need to pray in faith!

Winn - :o) amen!

pavlova - yeah, have checked most avenue... but i am beginning to get used to it. guess i am 'given' that for a reason.

zewt said...

iamthewitch - family... never forget that :)

Terra Shield - life is great when u can see it from a different angle :)

seaqueen - looking forward to that! :)

jemima - praise God for that!

-=Sin=- - how is your old man? hope he is well...

jam - indeed... and jumping too! hehe...

suituapui - nah... staying here... jules is back :)

zewt said...

huei - thanks :)

angie tan - everyday, His mercies are new :)

mistipurple - thanks... it's not easy but it's still life.

just jasmine - haha... that is very true.

gina - yes, it is living at the edge that we can see God more.

aSstHa - friends... we should all be thankful for them :) and this zewtie boy is sure thankful for all your readers :)

aoc gold - :)

Anonymous said...

Hi there Zewt, I discovered your blog a month ago...thank you learned sth from it & enjoyed reading.
God Bless you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQg-j7WmO8&feature=related
Hope you like this!

Anonymous said...

eh, why sound so severe leh.... when u said "it's a miracle that i'm still alive"....
anyway, it's good that u had reflected & i think god hear you!

zewt said...

Jenn - Hi there... thanks. Love the video :)... Praise the Lord indeed.

jacss - well... it's really a miracle that all of us are alive... to a certain extent... dont u think?

TRACE said...

thankful because God loves me.

zewt said...

TRACE - hi there. i am also thankful for the same thing.