What I am thankful for.

2009

I am sitting at my desk, listening to Christmas music on the Ipod and thinking about the past year. I have so much to be thankful this year.

I want to start by thanking two people that contributed greatly to my great year.  The first “person” never gave up on me even when times were tough. I know, now, that he was always there; sometimes beside me, sometimes carrying me, sometimes clearing the way for what lies ahead. He was always there and when I was ready, he accepted me back. He then gave me a great gift. He introduced me to someone that truly changed my life. She is my best friend and soon to be my wife.  I knew from the moment that I saw her that her and I were destined to be together forever. She is such an amazing person and I am so thankful to have her in my life. With her by my side, I feel like I can do anything.

I am thankful for my two daughters.  They are beautiful in so many different ways and each day with them is a blessing. I love being a father and cant imagine my life without my children.

I am thankful for my new family. They have taken me in like we have known each other for years.  I look up to and respect them all and can see where my fiancee gets her strong family values from.

I am thankful that distance has not taken away from my relationship with my family. Although we don’t get to talk as much as I would like, we have always managed to stay close throughout the years.

I am thankful that I still have a roof over my head and food on the table. In hard economic times like these, its easy to get yourself down amongst all the tragic news. I am grateful that I am still able to provide for my family. It may not be like I had envisioned, but we have never gone without… and we never will.

Thank you to everyone for helping to make 2008 a year that I will always remember. Now bring on 2009!