God bless us, every one

Perhaps I'm sticking on the Christmas theme for too long but it is still the season. Last night on call I participated in the care of a young man who had out of the blue had a massive stroke. In a matter of hours his families Christmas celebration ended and all their lives have changed. If you are able to be reading this you already have something to be thankful for. I know I struggle with feeling down about all the things I wish I had but health alone is so precious. I'm a physician and even I forget that. As you do your holiday returns and sale shopping please just for a moment, take a deep breath and know that you are blessed.