Hi all,
I've been a little preoccupied the last few months dealing with family issues so my apologies for the silence on my part. It's a pretty standard post for this time of year and to be honest this really shouldn't be a decisive post at all, this should really show that we all have very similar things that we are Thankful for.
So lets hear it, what this year really calls out to you for what you are grateful for? Has something sparked a thought to remind you of something maybe you forgot?
For me this year of course is family as always but some very specific things.
1. In July I had the opportunity to take my dad to Houston for a week to the MD Anderson Cancer center. We made that a journey and we both knew he was close to the end and this would probably be the last "trip" he would take away from the house. We took our time and stopped when we wanted to see something and took the roads less traveled. I had an entire week to spend with my dad in his last days of being able to move around and somewhat enjoy life. He passed much knowledge, wisdom and his final request to me that week. So very grateful for that time!
2. My supportive family that went through the days after we came back from MD Anderson. Two months of hospital stays, home health, hospice and having the honor to be with my family as a whole as my father passed away. It was tough but we walked him to the edge of this life and handed him off to eternity, it was beautiful as we cheered for his excellent life and thanked him for his leadership to our family.
3. My country, my goodness we have so many freedoms and opportunities. So many sacrifices have been made for us that allow us to speak openly, go where we want, for the most part do what we want to do and live how we want to live. Thankful for those that have historically made that possible and those that continue to do so.
Let's hear what you got going on this week, have you thought about Thanksgiving this week, put any thought into it?
Cap
I've been a little preoccupied the last few months dealing with family issues so my apologies for the silence on my part. It's a pretty standard post for this time of year and to be honest this really shouldn't be a decisive post at all, this should really show that we all have very similar things that we are Thankful for.
So lets hear it, what this year really calls out to you for what you are grateful for? Has something sparked a thought to remind you of something maybe you forgot?
For me this year of course is family as always but some very specific things.
1. In July I had the opportunity to take my dad to Houston for a week to the MD Anderson Cancer center. We made that a journey and we both knew he was close to the end and this would probably be the last "trip" he would take away from the house. We took our time and stopped when we wanted to see something and took the roads less traveled. I had an entire week to spend with my dad in his last days of being able to move around and somewhat enjoy life. He passed much knowledge, wisdom and his final request to me that week. So very grateful for that time!
2. My supportive family that went through the days after we came back from MD Anderson. Two months of hospital stays, home health, hospice and having the honor to be with my family as a whole as my father passed away. It was tough but we walked him to the edge of this life and handed him off to eternity, it was beautiful as we cheered for his excellent life and thanked him for his leadership to our family.
3. My country, my goodness we have so many freedoms and opportunities. So many sacrifices have been made for us that allow us to speak openly, go where we want, for the most part do what we want to do and live how we want to live. Thankful for those that have historically made that possible and those that continue to do so.
Let's hear what you got going on this week, have you thought about Thanksgiving this week, put any thought into it?
Cap
