Much to be thankful for!

I know it sounds a little cheesey or whatever, but this is a time that has traditionally been reserved for giving thanks to God for the blessings he bestows upon us (like we needed an excuse! LOL!), so here are some of the things I'm most thankful for:

1. Eternal salvation through my acceptance of Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Jesus died that I may live and He bore all of my sins on the cross at Calvary. Thank You, Jesus!

2. My darling bride, Kim! Kim is the sweetest, kindest, most patient, giving, and caring person I've ever met. She loves me despite all of my flaws (which are many) and treats me like a king (which I am not! LOL!). I love her with my whole heart, and I thank God for bringing us together!

3. My health. I'm nearly 50 - a time when a lot of guys start to break down physically (heart problems, joint problems, cancer here and/or there, etc.) I've enjoyed stellar health for most of my life (I used to review the annual physicals at my former job - I KNOW what sorts of problems most people deal with!), and I thank God for it!

4. A great job. Most of the guys I know are jealous of what I do for a living. I get to coach young men and teach in the classroom. Such being the case, I'm inside when it's raining or cold, and I'm outside when it's nice! I get to make a real difference to a lot of kids, and I relish the chance to do so! I thank God for putting me where I am and sustaining me through it even when times are a little tough!

5. Nice toys! I have a brand-new pick-up truck, a flatbed trailer, a 23.5' boat, and almost every tool known to man! It's taken me years to acquire them and I do what I can to take good care of them. I thank God for entrusting them to me and helping me obtain such nice things!

6. Did I mention my darling bride, Kim? I think I did. Anyway, I'll thank God for her again! She's awesome!

Happy Thanksgiving! - Dan