Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings in which one has received this year. 2008 provided me the great opportunity to give thanks for a new life circumstance and many new friends. I’m thankful for my family: wife Ruth and kids Chris and Sarah. I’m thankful that my mom has finally found peace and has gone on to be with the Lord. I’m thankful for all the great coworkers I am blessed to be associated with. We are thankful for our new friends and new community and all the opportunities that provides.
I’m thankful for the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to protect us, both in public safety but also in the armed forces at home and overseas. We need to keep all of them in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m thankful for those public officials who are at work right now while most of us are home safe and warm, who are working to keep us safe and our comforts like light, heat and water constant. I’m thankful for the health care workers who will give of their time today on the job while others rest.
Most of all, I’m thankful to be alive and able to appreciate the absolute joy each day brings.