Today is Thanksgiving and I am making pumpkin pies and preparing to call my mother and brother and go to my sister’s house and enjoy dinner and an evening with my siblings and their families. But I’m also remembering the good things in my life and thanking God for them.
Today, I am thankful for my family - especially for my two sons who continue make me proud every day.
I am thankful for my friends, especially those who supported me through the difficult times of my life.
I am thankful for the occasional encounter with a kind stranger. These events renew my faith in the people of this world.
I am thankful that I am stronger today than I was a decade ago. At that time, I had no idea how I would move forward.
I am thankful for the success I've had in the community and for any respect that his been shown to me by my peers.
I am thankful that I have not had to worry about feeding my family or putting a roof over my head.
And finally, I am thankful that my faith in God has kept me focused on the future, despite my strong desire to dwell on the past.
Happy Thanksgiving, my friends.