Thankful Thursday

Last night I talked on the phone with Sabrina, my life long friend, for the first time in several months. Our busy lives don't leave us much time to talk or see each other very often. She doesn't have any children and some of her other friends just do not fit in to my lifestyle. (KWIM?) She does the Facebook thing and sends the occasional chain email, but she not much on internet communication. She is hooked on Farmville.
Sabrina has a kidney disease that has wreaked havoc on her life since age 12. Cystinuria has left her with 100s of surgical procedures, numerous scars, a lifetime of medications, and more than just the general wear and tear on her body. She hasn't done a good job of taking her medications or taking care of herself. She is getting too old to be playing around with her health, drinking too much, doing drugs, etc.
I was so thankful to hear that she has found a job that she is enjoying and trying to keep the drama out of her life. I am thankful that she is my friend. We have been through some stuff over the years that most friendships wouldn't survive.

What are you thankful for today?