Thanks Given

Thanksgiving may be my favorite holiday of them all. Because it is in my favorite season of the year that helps. But it always conjures up a sentiment in my heart of a really peaceful and centered feeling. Everything feels connected and in place, as it should be.

The funny thing about Thanksgiving for me is that it is also a reminder to me to be not only thankful for the gifts in my life, but to also share that thanks with the people who make my life so wonderful. Often this is a stark reminder that I may not be as generous with thanks and appreciation as I would like to think that I am.

So in an effort to start the holiday off right, I want to make sure that I give thanks here for the wonders of my world.

My wife is an angel, there is simply no other way to put it. She is the most beautiful, caring, and loving person that I have ever known. Sharing each day with her is a blessing. She makes me a better person and a better father. She is my best friend, the love of my life, and the wonderful mother of our children. Saying thanks to her is an injustice to all that she gives me and our family.

My son, there are no words that can explain what he means to me and how thankful I am to share life with him. He grips a piece of my heart and soul that only a child can, it is my lifes pleasure to spend time with him.

Our little one that is on the way. April 21st we are expecting another miracle into our lives. I am so thankful to be blessed with a growing family and trusted with another beautiful life in our lives. Thank you for all of the joy and love you have already brought us. Again, there are no words that can symbolize what you already mean to me. My promise to you is that I will give you all of me, your world will be built around love.

My dogs, I would be remiss if I left them out. Everyday they model to me what unconditional love is. When I think of them I am reminded of a very important Latin phrase in my life, Semper Fidelis (always faithful). They embody this perfectly, always faithful and always loving. They provide a unique gift that only animals can to me and our family. Our lives would be incomplete without them. Thanks to you girls, I know that often times your contributions to our lives our unsung. But you are critical in the fabric of our lives, I promise you will enjoy a part of the Thanksgiving dinner as a token of our appreciation for you and all that you bring to us.

To everyone else whose life touches mine, thank you for sharing in my life, and allowing me to share in yours. Often the appreciation that I have for you goes unspoken, but you are a part of all that is good in my life and for that I am eternally thankful. As our journey continues I look forwad to sharing of our life, and in sharing the tremendous gifts of yours.

Live Well, Laugh Often, and Love Much!