http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,374742,00.html

After reading the above news article, I was very angered by the immoral and absurd acts of the mother.  But in addition to my evolving anger, I also am experiencing another emotion... thankfulness.  I think we as victims of this plaguing disease, place expectations on doctors, parents, and friends to care for us during our sick times.  By law, doctors are required to give us the medical services in which we are paying them for.  Our parents however, are not.  They are not rewarded with a 6 figure check for  the endearment they provide us.  We are their reward, and we are their paycheck.   Let that really sink in...  We are their reward, and we are their paycheck.

I recall many instances while I was sick , in which I loafed around with a cloud of self pity hanging over me.  But after having read this news article, I have a new understanding for the many blessings God has bestowed upon me... one of which is wonderful parents.  Because all that they do for me, in sickness and now in remission... is a chosen act.  And I am thankful for the choices they have made around my treatment and my recovery, and that they have chosen to help.

So with that being said, I challenge each and everyone of you to acknowledge the blessings you have, because it's a lot more than most.

And remember, YOU are your caregiver's reward, you are their paycheck!