Giving Thanks

Today is the day that most of the people in American eat more food in a few hours than many in this world eat in a week. To say that I have many things to be grateful for is an understatement. I have freedom, family, health, a good job, abundant opportunities, and a myriad of small, daily blessings. Today is the day that American’s are supposed to stop and give thanks, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving I would like to express my appreciation to several people.

First, I must give thanks to God for all He has blessed me with; blessings that I often fail to see in anything but hind-sight. Everything that I have, I have by His good grace.

Second, I would like to thank my parents who have made more sacrifices than I can count on my behalf. I cannot say thank you to the two of you enough.

Third, I would like to thank the men and women who serve their country or their communities as members of the U.S. military, law enforcement, and fire departments. Your sacrifices are not forgotten.

Finally, I would like to thank the rest of my family and friends for there constant support and encouragement; especially my sister who has done so many things for me over the years.