As I sit back in my lounge chair this weekend and think about all that’s going on in the world today – it gives me a real sense of thankfulness that I am where I am during this Thanksgiving weekend.
Over the last few days…I’ve seen terrorists attack assorted locations in India – with well over 100 people killed in this tragic event.
Over the last month – I’ve seen our country rally to elect it’s first African American president – which in and of itself, is a wonderful thing to see (…and I’m a Republican). It does say great things about our country and race relations relative to just a generation ago.
Over the last quarter – I’ve seen my son’s high school football team win their division championships…and come in second at the national level – all the while watching him win an All Conference award.
Over the last year – we’ve made countless new friends and customers as our company, LOCALJOBS.COM has seen double the growth in the new market of Knoxville Tennessee. Furthermore, despite the difficult economy around most of the country – Asheville NC jobs have actually shown growth year over year. Quite a feat to say the least….way to go Asheville.
My health is good (even though I have a few pounds to lose)….yes, it’s time to dust off the old treadmill – but hey, at least I can walk. I can’t say the same for others. Some service men coming back from Iraq or Afghanistan are not so lucky this year. I’m thankful for their service to our country and for the lives that they have liberated in the process.
My children are doing well in school – despite the occassional notices from my 9 year old’s teacher informing us that he is…well, rather exuberant in class. Some call this being a boy….I happen to agree. His older brother (the middle of three) is finishing his senior year and his mother and I are both happy and sad as we realize his time living with us is ending, yet his new life also beginning. Our oldest son has given us two beautiful grandchildren and one wonderful daughter-in-law. All blessings….
So, this Thanksgiving – I think that despite the fact my Tennessee Volunteers football team had one of it’s worst seasons on record – I consider myself quite blessed indeed. And, I realize that on my worst of days I have MUCH to be thankful about.
I hope that all of us can slow down long enough to realize just how blessed we really are.
