what reminds us more potently and suddenly...

of our good luck; our wealth and fortune, no matter how you count it; our well being; our daily industry and contributions to this world, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant; all we have and cherish; the roof over our head; our interdependance -- the necessity of the ones we love to protect, care, and defend us when we are weak; all that we wish and hope for; what tomorrow might bring; our most intimate dreams .... in sum, all we so effortlessly and daily take for granted...

than sickness?