Growing up in Scotland we did not celebrate Thanksgiving (pretty obvious I suppose), but this has become my favorite holiday. The opportunity to break from the busyness of life and to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings and good things that make up my life is a very positive and beneficial exercise. Here are some of the things I am thankful for:
1. My best friend is still with me after 27 years of marriage. Hard to imagine life without her.
2. Three kids that are doing well and have made us very proud as parents. Not that we contributed everything they needed, but hopefully we gave them enough to help them along the way.
3. Our extended family comprised of friends and family.
4. That we are in good health
5. That I am still employed, especially in this economy.
6. That we are part of a good church.
7. The list goes on.....
Two additional things that are connected:
1. A dynamic faith in Christ that was given to me, because I could not more forward without Him.
2. A great byproduct of this life in Him is being able to share your life with a new family. Fiona and I have been blessed beyond anything we could imagine with great friends. These are people that even when we have not seen them for a while, when we do we pick up immediately where we left off.
Life is tough for a lot of folks right now. Take a moment to give thanks for the blessings in your life.
