There but for grace

Working for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, I am reminded continuously how blessed I am.

Thankfully, I do not suffer from hunger, poverty, employment struggles, violence or health calamities. I am not a single parent trying to raise three children. I am not a senior struggling to make choices between buying medication or putting food on the table.

I am not a wounded veteran suffering from PTSD trying to fit into society. I am not a pregnant teenager scared to death, not knowing what the future holds. I am not someone with a severe disability unsure how to navigate all of life's challenges.

I am not a child going to school hungry every morning. I am not an adult who can't work any longer due to chronic pain.

These are the folks I see every day. They are wonderful, kind and appreciative, but live in fear. I recognize that one major life event could place me in the same situation. This is why I wake up everyday feeling grateful for all the blessings that I have.