Day of Thanks

Good Morning All! Happy Thanksgiving a day early. I probably won't post tomorrow, because I will be cooking all day, but here is my Thanksgiving Post.....

I never got into the 30 days of thanks thing, because I am thankful every day. However, here is a list of everything I am thankful for:

-First of all, I am thankful for my family. I have two loving parents who have stuck with me through thick and thin. They are the greatest. I am thankful for my little brother who has grown up a lot in the last few years, and I wish him and his family nothing but the best. I have great aunts, uncles, and cousins, who also have all always been there in some way or form. Thanks you all.

- I am thankful for all of my friends. Whether it was yesterday that we have seen each other, or we have never met, you all have affected my life in some way. Some of you keep me in line, others push me to the edge of my limits. Thank you.

- I am thankful for all of the woman I have loved and lost. Whether it was one night, one week, or years, I have learned from you all. Without you, I wouldn't have learned what not to do with the next. One night stands, relationships that have lasted for years, "secret weekends", or friends with benefits, you all have a special place in my heart. Thank you.

- I am thankful for everyone that has tried to hold me back, or said that I couldn't do something. Without you, I wouldn't have the motivation to prove you wrong. My life has been all about proving people wrong, and you just fuel my fire. I have acomplished a lot in this short time I've been on earth, and it won't ever stop. Thank you.

- I am thankful for all of the material possesions I have. My house, my car, the clothes on my back, and everything that I have ever wanted. These things, even though not a neccesity, make life a little easier.

- I am thankful to have a job. Without it, I wouldn't be able to do all of the things that I do, and struggle would be a major word in my vocabulary. I keep food in my belly, the house warm, and gas in my car. What more could a guy ask for.

- I am thankful for a country that I love. For one that is so diverse, yet keeps on kicking. One that provides me with the freedoms, not only to survive, but to actually live. Thank you USA.

- I am thankful for the Army. Thank you for taking me back after all of these years away. The Army has shaped me into the person I am today. There have been good days and bad days, but all in all, it has been a fantastic 14 years. heres to another 30 years in, because I'm not leaving until forced. Thank you.

- Last, but certainly not least, I am thankful for all the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coasties. You are a neccesity to this country, and no one coould thank you enough for all of your struggles. No matter what, you have always been there to protect freedom. I am proud to call each and every one of you a brother or sister. We will always have playful ribbing between services, but at the end of the day, we all know that we need each other. Come home soon, those of you that aren't. I'll leave the light on for you, and theres always a beer in the fridge.

Well, thats all I have for today. Just remember that while you are spending the day with family, there is so much more in life then what is there. Theres a whole world, take a look, breath it in, and remember it all year around....

Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless....

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