Ahh I think my mom has tormented me a lot with that "be thankful that you can walk, be thankful that you are healthy, be thankful that you have food, be thankful that you have a roof to live in." 😅
I'm so sorry for what you had to go through with your pain. It is true that being incapacitated is quite uncomfortable, but these are those moments in which we should feel lucky because we know that it is only temporary. I still remember the incident with your power company and the false blindness for a moment, luckily it was nothing more than that.
Reflecting on this, my biggest transitory loss was in 2021 when I was hospitalized for almost 40 days for lung surgery, isolated without visits due to the Covid pandemic. Those were very difficult days, alone with my mind and with all the pain of a horrible post-operative period. Without seeing my family or friends, without being able to go out beyond a small balcony, without being able to move comfortably, I needed help for everything. When all that was finally left behind I felt very relieved, but it was the biggest lesson of my life and I never again seriously complained about something insignificant.
Looks like we were raised the same way. I was always told to appreciate what I have and all the things you mentioned above. It's a good way by the way and many kids should experience what it means to lose what they have as they grow up having everything and can appreciate nothing.
I'm so sorry to read about what you have been through. That must have been terrible and covid made it even more terrible. Are you ok now? Do you still need treatment? I hope not.
Life teaches us how to appreciate what we have.
Luckily I'm fine and I don't need any extra treatment 😀. Thanks for asking.